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Bishops Finger, London

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Opens Mon at 11:00am
Operator: Pub operator tied to pub company
9-10 West Smithfield, Smithfield, London, EC1A 9JR (View on Google Map)
(020) 7248 2341
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Also known as the Rutland. The pub is named after signposts in Kent which point direction, as they look like a finger. A single bar pub with a function/dining room upstairs along with the toilets, The pub is traditionally in feel with wooden furniture and an array of pictures on the walls. There are a couple of tables outside the front of the pub. Food available from a classic pub menu, the meat is from the nearby Smithfield market

Information for this venue is provided by the East London & City Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Rutland
Local Authority
City of London
Last updated
09/07/2025
Last surveyed
26/01/2024
Leasehold owner
Shepherd Neame
Freehold owner
Shepherd Neame
Pub ID
ELC/14640
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
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Monday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
No Service
Sunday
No Service
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger TasteMatch Prediction

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Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 4 times.
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Bishops Finger, London.

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

Shepherd Neame - Spitfire TasteMatch Prediction

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Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 10 times.
Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times. at Bishops Finger, London.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Shepherd Neame (seasonal)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Tables at front of pub
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (300m)
City Thameslink
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (300m)
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