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Old China Hand, London

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Operator: Independent
8 Tysoe Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 4RQ (View on Google Map)
(020) 7278 7678
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Best known for two ping pong tables and three dart boards and numerous board games.. Beers range from Tiny Rebel, Dorset Brewing, Northumberland, Hogs Back, Orbit, By the Horns, Kent, Twickenham and Vale. Everything sold, including wine, lagers, spirits and soft drinks, are all British - the first and only pub in the entire UK to do this. No food offering but customers may bring in their own (not pungent or fried food) as long as they consume drinks or order in pizza.

Historic Interest

Grade II listing:- Public House, perhaps formerly house. Earlier C19. Yellow stock brick with parapeted roof and brick end stacks. 3 storeys; 2-window range of 2/2 sashes under gauged-brick lintels. Probably C19 pub front with door to left and central windows.

Information for this venue is provided by the East London & City Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
O'Hanlons; Mulligan's; Three Crowns
Local Authority
Islington
Last updated
07/03/2024
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
ELC/14699
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
5:00pm - Midnight
Friday
5:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
5:00pm - Midnight
Sunday
Closed
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Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (700m)
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