Bona Ventura

City of London / Smithfield · London

The Viaduct Tavern

Pub

A Fuller's pub opposite the Old Bailey with an 1898-1900 interior: etched and gilded glass, a tiny glazed publican's office, a stamped ceiling and three paintings of languid ladies signed 'Hal'. The cellars are said to be cells of the old debtors' prison.

Address
126 Newgate St, London EC1A 7AA
Hours
Mon-Fri 11:00-23:00; Sat 12:00-20:00; closed Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 45 min
Price
Price not verified
Price level
££

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Good to know

  • CAMRA says: visit at a quiet time (avoid lunch and after 18:00) and ask to see the cellars.
  • Closed on Sundays; Saturdays shut early.

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