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Bishops Finger, London

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Operator: Pub operator tied to pub company
9-10 West Smithfield, Smithfield, London, EC1A 9JR (View on Google Map)

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

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 4 times
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times
Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 10 times
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 10 times
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
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (300m)
City Thameslink
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (300m)
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