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Prospect of Whitby, Wapping

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Originally called the Pelican now very popular with tourists but also with locals from adjacent riverside apartments as well further afield for its historical associations and tales. Former Grand Met Watneys then Greene King.

There is seating upstairs and a riverside balcony there. On the ground floor the ancient pewter topped bar (supported by old barrels) carries 6 hand pumps for beers. Guest ales are usually from local breweries There is an atmospheric ground floor riverside terrace with shade given by a large tree. Quiz night is Wednesday.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed in 1950 [1357505]

Information for this venue is provided by the East London & City Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Pelican
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Last updated
27/09/2025
Last surveyed
03/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
ELC/14260
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
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Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Prospect of Whitby, Wapping.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Southwark (varies) , St Austell - Tribute , Twickenham (varies)

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Monthly Comedy night
Function Room Function Room
3 function rooms
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Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
D3, D6
Closest station (1150m)
Limehouse
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (350m)
Wapping

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