Ye Olde Mitre
1 Ely Court off Ely Place, behind Natwest
London
EC1N 6SJ
uk
51.517992305088
-0.10757868827288
020 7405 4751
Ye Olde Mitre
Current
Avg. from 4 rates: 4.0
1 Ely Court
off Ely Place, behind Natwest
London, EC1N 6SJ
Nearest Transport: Farringdon
020 7405 4751
Ye Old Mitre, established in 1546, is a pub that is well known for its range of toasted sandwiches, for which they also provide a takeaway option. They serve a selection of beers, real ales, wines and spirits and provide outside seating on the terrace. Catering for private parties is available upon request.
Reviews for Ye Olde Mitre
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5
Ye Olde Mitre
1 Ely Court off Ely Place, behind Natwest
London
EC1N 6SJ
uk
22nd November 2007
Great Cider, Great Olives, Great Pickled Eggs!
The other reviews say almost everything I wanted to say, but I thought I'd also add this:
The pub does become very full, mostly full of men of the "I am not moving aside for anyone, especially a girl", variety, but you can book the little alcove sitting room on the ground floor and there you can be blissfully undisturbed yet close to the bar.
The olives are great, as are the pickled eggs, if pickled eggs are your thing.
The cider is nice and murky, the decor is well and truly old pub style/
The men behind the bar are lovely.
Let's hope the publican doesn't succumb to the alarming Time To Yuppify This Pub (throw in a few chandeliers, huge mirrors, wooden floors) trend and keeps Ye Old Mitre just as it is.
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3
Ye Olde Mitre
1 Ely Court off Ely Place, behind Natwest
London
EC1N 6SJ
uk
23rd May 2007
Amazing to think this pub was serving beer in the 16th century!
It can get busy after work. You will be lucky to get a seat. Don't try moving the chairs around as you will be told (politely?) that the chairs cannot be moved.
Loads of ales to try. Scotch eggs and pork pies are served along with mustard.
Watch out for the young bartender who likes you to say "please" when you order.
The sink in the mens toilet is installed over the urinals! Makes me wonder how many are eating those pork pies with unwashed hands?
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4
Ye Olde Mitre
1 Ely Court off Ely Place, behind Natwest
London
EC1N 6SJ
uk
25th March 2007
A very definite medieval feel to this pub - one minute you're on the street and the next you've ducked into an alleyway into a whole different world, seemingly a million miles away from the bustle outside.
It consists of two small but comfy bars, with a good selection of ales on tap and friendly barstaff. Being in the Chancery Lane area, it's popular with lawyer-types from the local firms but they usually go after one or two post-work pints. Never tried the food but as a quiet and slightly quirky watering hole I can't recommend it enough.
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4
Ye Olde Mitre
1 Ely Court off Ely Place, behind Natwest
London
EC1N 6SJ
uk
11th February 2007
Hidden London: Ye Olde Mitre Pub
Ye Olde Mitre is one of those pubs that you'd never find unless you were looking for it. Best directions are to go to Holborn Circus, and as you're facing the Natwest Bank on the corner, the pub is BEHIND Natwest, located in a tiny alleyway accessible from either side. You feel as though you've stepped into the 16th century as you go in. Low beamed ceilings, dark wooden furniture, incredibly friendly if slightly inebriated staff pulling pints and making recommendations, elderly gentlemen in the corner smoking pipes. There were lots of younger professional types as well, as is expected in that area.
Downstairs has two main rooms no bigger than your average house's reception, and a narrow twisting staircase leads up to another room of about the same size with high tables and barstools (no upstairs bar, so be prepared to carefully carry up there).
No music, but I like that...just the sounds of banter and people winding down after a hard day at work. The drinks are on the inexpensive side for London, so all around it's a nice place to go with your mates after work. Food is served in the form of toasted sandwiches and crisps, not much else.
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