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Sir John Oldcastle, London

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Operator: Wetherspoon
29-35 Farringdon Road, Farringdon, London, EC1M 3JF (View on Google Map)

This Wetherspoons pub is named after The Sir John Oldcastle Tavern, which stood in the former grounds of Sir John’s nearby mansion. John Oldcastle is thought to have been the model for Shakespeare’s character ‘Falstaff’. Located near Farringdon station, the pub has an L-shaped interior with plenty of seating. It has a range of regular and guest ales available. There are various interesting framed prints and photos of the local area around the premises.

Information for this venue is provided by the East London & City Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Camden
Last updated
27/09/2024
Last surveyed
05/01/2024
Leasehold owner
Wetherspoon
Freehold owner
Threadneedle Pensions Ltd
Pub ID
ELC/14645
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Friday
8:00am - Midnight
Saturday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Sunday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 8:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 5 times.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Sir John Oldcastle, London.

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

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted twice.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Sir John Oldcastle, London.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Sir John Oldcastle, London.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Keltek - Engine House TasteMatch Prediction

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Keltek - Engine House
Keltek - Engine House Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once.
Keltek - Engine House
Keltek - Engine House

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Sir John Oldcastle, London.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Adnams (varies) , Rooster's (varies) , Titanic (varies)


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 8pm
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (100m)
Farringdon
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (100m)
Farringdon

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