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Opens at 12:00pm
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Operator: Greene King
42 Ludgate Hill, St Paul’s, London, EC4M 7DE (View on Google Map)
(020) 7248 1852
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Was Bell, Book & Candle but now renamed back to its original name under the Taylor Walker Brand and now Greene King. Split level pub with additional hand pumps down stairs. Beer range reduced under Greene King ownership. Sambrook's Wandle and Truman's Runner may also guest here along with the beers listed,

Information for this venue is provided by the East London & City Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Book & Candle; Bell; London
Local Authority
City of London
Last updated
20/03/2024
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
ELC/14939
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (usually Portobello) and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Games Games
Pool
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (300m)
City Thameslink
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (300m)
London Blackfriars

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