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Old Kings Head, London

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Opens Mon at 9:00am
Operator: Independent
28 Holywell Row, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 4JB (View on Google Map)
(020) 7426 0658
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Two little girls one of which was suffocated are said to haunt the cellars: it is said an appearance to a member of staff resulted in his resignation. This small corner pub boasts a pianist on Friday nights from 5-8.30.

Information for this venue is provided by the East London & City Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Hackney
Last updated
10/04/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
J P Cannon Ltd
Freehold owner
Sola 7 Ltd (Jersey)
Pub ID
ELC/14779
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday
No Service
Sunday
No Service
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Nearby Station (500m)
Old Street
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (500m)
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