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Betsey Trotwood, London

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Pub operator tied to pub company
56 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 3BL (View on Google Map)
(020) 7253 4285
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Formerly the Butchers Arms this Victorian pub is named after the character in David Copperfield. The main bar is at street level with a shabby chic vibe. There are separate function rooms on the first floor and the cellar which host music gigs and comedy nights – see website for details. The rooms are available for hire. Food and bar snacks available until 9pm weekdays. The pub is closed on Sundays

Historic Interest

Local listing:- c.1880s Derived Italianate stock brick and stucco four storeys including dormers. Parapet with dentilled stucco cornice. Segmental arched windows with moulded stucco surrounds and heavy keystones.

Information for this venue is provided by the East London & City Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Islington
Last updated
09/07/2025
Last surveyed
21/12/2023
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Shepherd Neame
Pub ID
ELC/14690
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - 1:00am
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
5:00pm - 1:00am
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
No Service
Sunday
No Service

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger Premium Bitter • 5%
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted once
Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 3.9% Spotted 3 times
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Tables at front of pub
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 7pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Comedy Nights
Function Room Function Room
Two available for hire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
AccessAble
AccessAble
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (450m)
Farringdon
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (450m)
Farringdon

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