The Prospect Of Whitby

at 57 Wapping Wall, London , E1W 3SH United Kingdom

1. Bar
2. Pub

The Prospect of Whitby is London's oldest riverside pub, located in Wapping, just East of Tower Bridge.

Description

The Prospect of Whitby dates back to 1520 and the days of Henry VIII. Originally called "The Pelican" it was better known the Devil's Tavern, reflecting the clientele of the day - smugglers, thieves, pirates and the like. After a fire in the 1700's the pub was rebuilt in 1770 and named "Prospect of Whitby" after a ship that used to moor outside. The pub today retains it's historic character with numerous pictures showing the pub and the area over the last few centuries. The pub's reaturant was popular in the 1950's/60's with such famous stars as Frank Sinatra, Paul Newman, Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor and even royals including Princess Margaret, Lord Snowdon, Prince Ranier of Monaco and Grace Kelly. A warm welcome awaits locals and visitors from across London, the UK and the world with a wide range of Britiish cask ales, lagers, ciders, international wines and spirits. We serve great quality traditional pub fayre all day, every day and we're always willing to adapt dishes to personal taste. We also have rooms available for private hire or private dining. Come visit to experience a traditional and atmospheric London pub with fantastic views over the River Thames.

How To Get to The Prospect Of Whitby

5 minutes walk from Wapping Station (turn right out of exit) on the London Overground, which joins the district line at Whitechapel, or the Jubilee Line at Canada Water - normal tube tickets and travel cards apply on London Overground. 100 bus goes to Wapping Station, D3 bus stops almost outside the pub. On foot you can reach us within 30 minutes from Tower Bridge, eastwards along the Thames path.

Opening time

• Mondays: 12:00- 23:00
• Tuesdays: 12:00- 23:00
• Wednesdays: 12:00- 23:00
• Thursdays: 12:00- 23:00
• Fridays: 12:00- 00:00
• Saturdays: 12:00- 00:00
• Sundays: 12:00- 22:30

Company Rating

2350 FB users likes The Prospect Of Whitby, set it to 106 position in Likes Rating for London, United Kingdom in Bar category

Summary

The Prospect Of Whitby is London based place and this enity listed in Pub category. Located at 57 Wapping Wall E1W 3SH. Contact phone number of The Prospect Of Whitby: 02074811095