Historic London Pubcast
If you know London's pubs, then you know the history of London. Every pub has a story to tell... if you know where to look. Host, Eric Blair takes us on a journey across London's historic pubs. Along the way we'll get all the quirky, fascinating stories of the architecture, antiquity, legends, and personalities that make up London's unique pub scene. Equal parts travel, story telling, architecture, history, and social commentary, join The Historic London Pubcast community. Not just London Pub Crawl, lots of fun stories along the way!
Episodes
47 episodes
Mortlake Riverside Pubs - The Ship, Gardeners & White Hart
A riverside ramble through Mortlake. First up is The Jolly Gardeners with its ties to London’s market gardening boom and rowing pioneer Amy Gentry, OBE. Then we head to The Ship, a riverside classic at the finish line of the Oxford-Cambridge Bo...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 46
•
25:34
Smithfield’s Secret Haunted Pubs, Body Snatchers & Last Call
Body snatchers, cadavers, and one last drink before execution. I’m getting chills — and they’re sure to be multiplying — as host Eric Blair takes us down the dark alleys of Smithfield. From The Rising Sun’s ghostly guests and tales of fresh cor...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 45
•
33:24
Historic Pubs of Clerkenwell, Farringdon & Smithfield Market
In this episode, we start in Clerkenwell, known for its revolutionary past, and visit The Crown Tavern. Then on toward Smithfield Market stopping at The Castle, The Three Compassas and finally The Hope==============================...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 44
•
26:52
Cheers To Limehouse Pubs. Cities Built & Empires Launched.
In this episode, we’re back to looking at some riverpubs, this time in Limehouse, along with some area pub history and a great area pub just inland.================================Google map with pubs covered in previous epi...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 43
•
25:48
City of London Historic Pubs Then & Now - A 1973 Pub Crawl
In this episode, we compare City of London pubs featured in a 1973 book with what we find today – we look at Williamson Tavern, Ye Olde Watling, The Sugar Loaf, The Golden Fleece and The Lord Raglan================================...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 42
•
32:38
Pubs Southwark to Elephant & Castle – Romans, Royals, Real Ale
In this episode, we journey from the southern part of Southwark over to Elephant and Castle taking in 5 interesting pubs: The Roebuck, The Ship, The Duke of York, The Albert Arms and The Elephant and Castle=========================...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 41
•
26:43
Southwark Borough Pubs - Press Gangs, PMs & Perseverance.
In this third episode exploring Southwark we look at 4 pubs with easy access from Borough Tube Station: Kings Arms, Lord Clyde, Gladstone Arms & Royal Oak. Coaching Inns, 17th-century Philanthropists, a joke about Charles II and Nell Gwynne...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 40
•
32:17
Peckham. Time Out Top 10, Tom Kerridge Saving Britain’s Pubs
Stroll through the heart of Peckham with host Eric Blair as he uncovers the stories of pubs that refuse to fade away. In this episode, we explore the resilient charm of Sumner Road’s last pub standing - The Olde Apple Tree (a Time Out Magaz...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 39
•
30:20
Nunhead & Peckham. Community Ownership, Cricket & Fireworks.
In this episode, we cover three pubs in the Peckham Rye/Nunhead area: The Ivy House, The Pyrotechnist’s Arms and The Old Nun’s Head================================Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 38
•
33:23
Ep 37 Soho Pub Crawl Pt 3 - The Leicester Arms, The Glassblower, The Crown, The Queen's Head, The Lyric Tavern, The Saint James Tavern
In this episode, our third in Soho, we explore pubs on the west edge: Leicester Arms, Glassblower, The Queens Head, The Crown, The Lyric and The St. James ================================Google map with pubs covered in previo...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 37
•
32:25
Ep 36 Mayfair Pubs Pt3 - The Clarence, The Goat Tavern, The Burlington Arms, The Mason's Arms, The Iron Duke
In this 3rd episode on Mayfair, we pop into The Clarence, The Goat, The Burlington and Mason’s Arms and finally The Iron Duke, all on the eastern edge of the district================================Google map with pubs covered in ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 36
•
39:25
Ep 35 Mayfair Pubs Pt2 - The Grapes, The King's Arms, The Chesterfield Arms, The Audley, The Punch Bowl
In this second episode on Mayfair we cover The Grapes & The Kings Arms @ Shepherd Market, The Chesterfield Arms, The Audley Public House & The Punch Bowl================================Google map with pubs covered in previ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 35
•
34:43
Ep 34 Mayfair Pubs Pt1 - Guinea Grill, Coach & Horses, The Footman & The Kings Head
In this episode, we start looking at some great Mayfair pubs: Guinea Grill, both Coach & Horses, The Footman and The Kings Head. We’ll continue Mayfair in a second episode================================Google map with p...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 34
•
35:06
Ep 33 Marylebone’s Pubs - Sherlock Holmes, Bank Heists, Pub Quizzes & Singalongs -The Barley Mow, The Golden Eagle, The Devonshire Arms
Some great pubs and stories from Marylebone: The Barley Mow, The Golden Eagle, The Devonshire Arms and more=============================Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy of Andy Meddick:
•
Season 1
•
Episode 33
•
30:25
Ep 32 Maida Vale & Little Venice Pub Crawl - Pub Legends, Snob Screens & Beatles Crossing
In this episode, we visit historic pubs in Maida Vale and Little Venice. Included are The Warrington, The Prince Alfred and The Warwick Castle================================Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 32
•
21:45
Ep 31 Fleet Street Pub Crawl Pt 2 - The Devereux, The George On The Strand, The Temple Brewhouse
In this second of two episodes on Fleet Street pubs, we cover The Devereaux, The George on the Strand, and the Temple Brew House=================================Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy of...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 31
•
22:14
.jpg)
Ep 30 Fleet Street Pub Crawl Pt 1 - The Blackfriar, The Old Bell, The Tipperary
In this first of two episodes on Fleet Street pubs, we cover The Blackfriar, The Old Bell and The Tipperary – lots of history and interesting stories.==========================Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinn...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 30
•
32:18
Ep 29 Highgate Pub Crawl - The Flask, The Gatehouse, The Wrestlers, The Red Lion & Sun
Let’s take a look at some great historic pubs in Highgate: The Flask, The Gatehouse and The Wrestlers------------------------------------------Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy of Andy Meddick:<...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 29
•
29:05
Ep 28 Hampstead Pubs Pt 2 - Freemason's Arms, Jack Straw's Castle, Spaniards Inn
This is the second of two episodes covering the great old pubs of Hampstead. This one takes a look at The Freemason’s Arms, Jack Straw’s Castle and Spaniards Inn---------------------------------------------------Google map with pu...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 28
•
24:01
Ep 27 Hampstead Pubs Pt 1 - The Flask, Holly Bush, Duke of Hamilton, William IV
This is the first of two episodes covering the great old pubs of Hampstead. This one takes a look at The Flask, The Holly Bush, Duke of Hamilton and the King William IV=========================================Google map with pubs cov...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 27
•
27:51
Ep 26 The Seven Stars Pub & 3 Must-Visit Historic Pubs Near London's Royal Courts of Justice
Maybe the oldest pub in London, The Seven Stars is a great pub and has some fine pub neighbors as well============================================Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy of Andy Meddick:...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 26
•
21:13
Pubs vs The Wrecking Ball - London Pubs Facing Extinction
A tough, but uplifting battlefield episode where history clashes with progress. Eric explores how legendary London pubs - The Still and Star, The Wenlock Arms, and The Carlton Tavern stared down developers, dodgy demolitions, and architectural ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 25
•
28:55
Bridges & Brothels Down by the River - A Thames Pub Crawl
Heading “Down by the River” to explore four Thames-side pubs with a long history. We kick things off with the John Courage Brewery beginnings of The Anchor Tap. From there, it’s a short stroll through Shad Thames, once the b...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 24
•
21:35
Toucan Play At That Game, Soho's Wildest Pub Stories, Part 2
Hold on for a rollicking romp through two of Soho’s most iconic boozers: The Coach and Horses and The French House. Meet Norman Balon, the self-proclaimed rudest landlord in London, who turned insults into an art form. Sip alongside Jeffrey Ber...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 23
•
23:55
You're Barred! Soho's Wildest Pub Stories, Part 1
Hold on for a rollicking romp through two of Soho’s most iconic boozers: The Coach and Horses and The French House. Meet Norman Balon, the self-proclaimed rudest landlord in London, who turned insults into an art form. Sip alongside Jeffrey Ber...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 22
•
24:14
