The Tipperary, Fleet Street - pub details
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Address: 66 Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1HT [map] [gmap]
Tel: 08721 077 077 (ref 729)
Blackfriars (0.3 miles), Chancery Lane (0.4 miles), Temple (0.4 miles)
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City Thameslink (0.2 miles), Blackfriars (0.3 miles), Farringdon (0.5 miles)
General information: The oldest Irish pub in London. Look out for the mosaic on the floor.
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> Current user rating: 6.5/10 (rated by 38 users)
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user reviews of the Tipperary, Fleet Street
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| Longish single bar, traditional Greene King pub half way up ( or down ) Fleet Street. The pub features in CAMRA's Regional Inventory of Unspoilt Interiors for its wood pannelling, bar back, mosaic floor complete with shamrocks and two enormous splendid whisky mirrors. Outside, an information board proudly proclaims the pub as "London's original Irish pub" and a stone slab by the entrance bears the Mooney's name - now somewhat feint unfortunately. The S G Mooneys of Dublin chain purchased the pub around 1700 and it became the first Irish pub outside of Ireland. Being narrow and small, the pub tends to get busy quickly and it is surprising therefore that the upstairs bar, The Boars Head, never seems to be open. Seating is limited mainly to bar stools along the bar length, but stand up drinking is the likely outcome here. On a personal basis, the highlight of my recent evening visit was catching up again with the ebullient Bill ( plus waistcoat of course ) and Wendy, former landlords at The Sekforde Arms, who now run the show here. Somewhat intriguingly, despite being only an infrequent visitor to The Sekforde, they remembered me. Beers on were GK IPA plus Adnams,both being on reasonable form. This is one of the better more atmospheric Fleet Street pubs. Don't let the limited beer range discourage you from visiting. JohnBonser - 23 Dec 2009 13:13 |
| This is a narrow, small pub with a single bar downstairs, although there was some more seating in an upstairs room that I didn’t visit when I was in this pub during the week. There were some stools at the bar; a couple of tables and chairs; and a ledge on the wall opposite the bar for those standing to put their drinks on. It doesn’t look as if much has changed inside this pub for many years. The bar has clearly been well-used over the years, and the walls are panelled in dark wood with superb Guinness mirrors on them. The mosaic floor is quite unusual, and really quite attractive, with its shamrock design. A sign outside says that it was the first Irish pub in London. That may be true for all I know, as it is clearly a pub with a historic pedigree. The ales they had on were Adnam’s Bitter and GKIPA – plus Guinness of course. There were probably also some lagers available, although I have to admit that I did not notice them. I was in there too early for lunch, and I didn’t see any menus so can’t comment on food – but I did spot a rarely seen large jar of pickled eggs behind the bar. It seems to me that this is a pub that suits those who are happy to stand while drinking as it’s largely standing room only. It’s not the place to come if you like those pubs where you can lounge around on sofas drinking soda and lime. But it’s the sort of place to which I would be happy to return. RexRattus - 30 Nov 2009 22:36 |
| This place is very small, although there is an upstairs bar that I didn’t visit, but I got the feeling that it is more of a restaurant. Greene King IPA and Adnams were both available on my visit along with a standard draught selection and San Miguel. My Guinness was well served, but a bit on the dear side rocking in at £3.60. This place is ok for a quick pint, but I wouldn’t stay all evening. Strongers - 8 Oct 2009 10:42 |
| An excellent find which i wasn't expecting given its very central location. i will certainly suggest this for those looking for a real pub. saintsforever - 16 Aug 2009 16:16 |
| Still a very well run pub and place of character. I popped in today and had great time chatting away to both staff and customers; a very small world indeed. Highly recommended. Good beer. WOTCHACOCK - 30 Apr 2009 08:38 |
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