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Tucked away on a side street off bustling Fleet, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub has beckoned locals and luminaries for centuries. Rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1667, this iconic Samuel Smith's pub hosted legendary literary gatherings. The likes of Dickens, Twain, and Dr. Johnson himself once found inspiration within these age-old timbered walls.

Today, the cozy chop house and winding rooms remain a step back in time. Crisp Samuel Smith's ales, peanuts, and pork scratchings fill the tables instead of mass-market fare. Swearing and discord are out - witty repartee is in. And relics of bygone eras adorn the dark, romantic corners. But Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is no musty museum piece; it remains a lively neighborhood pub for new memories and tall tales.

So come sip a pint in Dr. Johnson's chair and see what inspiration this vintage venue stirs within you. Surrounded by centuries of history, who knows what timeless prose or verse your own pen may produce? Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese has been London's literary hideaway for generations - and now it's your turn to add to its storied legacy.

Opening and closing times

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Monday  12:00 - 23:00

Tuesday 12:00–23:00

Wednesday 12:00–23:00

Thursday 12:00–23:00

Friday 12:00–23:00

Saturday 12:00–23:00

Sunday 12:00–22:30