We had just finished a walking tour nearby and were told to visit this pub. My husband loved how lively and cozy it was. I did not. It reminded me of the loud, less elegant bars we frequented in our college days. The beers we had were good. Depending on the experience you are seeking, this could be a fit or not. read more

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This was a fun bar to visit, we learned about it during the Jack the Ripper tour and was told it had some original decor inside and had to check it out. It was two stories with cocktails upstairs and other drinks downstairs. The bartenders were friendly and enjoyable to socialize with. I was not a fan of the cocktails that I tried, they had a variety of margarita options but just wasn't the same as one from Texas. Overall fun pub/bar experience. read more

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We had a drink here after the Jack The Ripper tour. The service was fast and the beer was good. The atmosphere was welcoming and fun. They are known for having great ciders too. read more

I wanted to visit this spot because of its connection to Jack the Ripper. I was a little disappointed because when we arrived, only the lower bar was open. However, I still had a five star experience. I got a beer on tap that the bartender suggested. The bartenders were incredibly personable and helpful. I would absolutely recommend stopping in if you're in the area! read more

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I, as many others, came here to have a pint drawn in by the history of the place. Jack the Ripper was known to drink here and it has direct links to 2 of his victims. About a 5 minute walk from the Aldgate East Tube Station, Ten Bells is a tiny little pub. We walked up and there were actually more patrons standing in front of the place with their drinks then seated inside! Interesting mix of people here. It was mostly a "hipster" crowd with some elderly folks mixed in. lol We snagged a barstool and enjoyed a couple of pints! The prices were alright. Not too expensive, but not cheap either. If I remember correctly, it was somewhere between 5 and 6 GBP per pint. Staff was friendly enough, but they were busy. There were also some very cool and interesting murals on the wall. Definitely has its own unique and distinct vibe to it. It was fairly brief, but I am glad I stopped by and checked the place out. 3 stars. A-Ok. read more

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Cool pub to grab a pint in with a lot of history. Visiting from Baltimore, our local friend took us here as she has had many pints post work here. she showed us the old tiles and stories of her time there. She said it was one of the places that Jack the Rippers last victims was seen as well. I loved the old tiles matched with the new tile design. Fabulous! read more

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A must visit when in the Spitalfields area. The old haunt of Jack the Ripper, it is said. A lovely, quaint, old pub. Nothing seems to have changed in here except a modernised tiled picture of a modern Spitalfields to compliment the older tiled mosaic on the other wall. Very friendly service from the bar staff. I commented on the blood stains on the ceiling to my partner. I have a vivid imagination as she said it was rust read more

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Very nice little pub with a lot of history. The bartender was very helpful selecting a beer for someone in our group who doesn't normally drink. read more

We took our own personal tour of the Jack the Ripper. Which is incredibly fascinating for us. I'm sure the paid tours are great. But we enjoyed doing our own thing at our own pace. And that led us to a stop at the Ten Bells bar. This was the first thing we did when we got to London since it was getting later. By the time we made it here, we visited all of the victim locations. So we thought this would be a great spot to hang out. I was able to experience my first true "pub experience" with tons of people hanging out outside. The staff was awesome and it wasn't too expensive. Knowing this place had history with Jack the Ripper made it even better. It wasn't too crowded and served the purpose we needed. Definitely a good stop if you end up doing your own tour. read more

So here's the thing with London pubs. They are all pretty much the same, but usually have some amazing story attached. The Ten Bells is no exception. This place is over 300-hundred years old and is also the last place that Jack the Ripper's first victim was seen alive. Yeah buddy, this bar is located in the same area as the Jack The Ripper murders, a neighborhood called White Chapel. How's that for some history? The bar is actually very beautiful with some great artwork on the walls, gold on the ceiling, and super friendly bartenders. It's a full bar, so if you're looking for a proper pint or just a cocktail, then The Ten Bells is the spot. They even made my wife, who is pregnant, a tasty mocktail so she felt like she was able to party too! There's no food here, but this spot is also right across the street from an awesome market and foodie filled heaven, The SpitalFields Market. Ten Bells and Jack the Ripper. Party on! read more

Great location, great variety of drinks. This bar is older than the United States of America, which is crazy to think about. I'm pretty sure the barstools they use are from the original bar in 1666, otherwise I really love the decor and atmosphere. I know there is an upstairs bar as well, but it was closed when I was there. The bartender was very sweet. I told her to just make me whatever drink she felt like making, and she made me a Roseanne. I know there was champagne in it, maybe some vodka too. It was delicious! If I lived in London this bar would definitely be a regular stop for me. read more

The Ten Bells - Pretty little cocktail called Roseanne. - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

We visited during Pub Quiz night and got a table upstairs. Only Ł2 to play and so much fun. Great drinks and very personable staff. The place is small, but it is charming and inviting. read more

My cousin took me to The Ten Bells for a pint, selling me on the "Jack The Hipster" angle...uh Ripper, sorry. I liked the place. We drank beer. It was fun. 4 stars. read more

The Ten Bells - "Hells Bells" is what comes to mind when I think of this place... - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

I reserved the 2nd floor lounge this week for a small get together and it was just perfect! Nice views, friendly service, small tea lights upon arrival, easy catered small bites, private bar, private toilet and easy connect for your own music Would absolutely come back here for my next event and recommend for yours! Also come here every now and then for a quick pint, great downstairs space and right by all the Spitalfields market eats! read more

Great after work pub before heading over for some Indian food over on Brick Lane. Enjoy!

Myself and my husband ended our night London tour here and really enjoyed this bar. From its creepy vibe to its yummy drinks, it did not disappoint. I really encourage that you have your drinks on the second floor rather than the first floor (it's not as busy), both our bartenders were attentive and sweet. Highly recommend this bar! read more

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Ten Bells is a pretty good English pub that I visited over the weekend. There are two floors of action here with the first floor being the usual pub scene and an upstairs that is a little more cozy, more like a large living room with a bar attached to it. The place was super busy on our visit, but everyone is friendly from the door staff to the bartenders. Also, even though it was a zoo at the bar, the bartenders were very professional and turned around drinks very quickly. There are several good restaurants in the shopping center across the street, so I recommend going here before or after dinner for drinks. read more

Came here for drinks on a Monday Night. It was a charming place with some history. It apparently is a place where Jack the Ripper used to hang out, so there's lots behind this place. It has also been around for centuries (according to what I've read since 1753). The drinks were stiff and the staff were nice - would recommend this place! read more

Being the morbid weirdo that I am, I was always interested in visiting The Ten Bells just because of its ties to Jack the Ripper. So, I was ridiculously excited when I found out that the Jack the Ripper walking tour in London ended here at The Ten Bells. Experiencing it was another story. We had to wait 20 minutes just to get in because there was approximately 1,073 people shoved into this tiny little place. When we finally did get in, it was dark, dirty and there were WAY too many people touching me (I have personal space issues :P) We weren't able to get a seat anywhere, so we had to just hover around the bar, being jostled while trying to drink. The drinks were okay, the service was okay...but the noise was a bit much. I will say I kinda like the decor and the general feel of the place...but it wasn't spectacular. So seriously, what's the big deal?? read more

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Went simply for the history of the Whitechapel neighborhood (of Jack the Ripper infamy.) It's a tiny little pub (the upstairs bars weren't open when we went.) Seating was limited. The staff was friendly. Beer was decent. Music selection was super rando...but a tableful of middle aged women really seemed to enjoy it. I guess I expected more than the smoke-stained ceiling and aging interior. Cool to say we went, but it wasn't anything to write home about. read more

The Ten Bells is located on Commercial Street and is a traditional pub stretching over 3 floors, serving beers, ales, wines and cocktails. On a Wednesday evening there was a nice buzz as they were fairly busy and the nice weather meant people were spilling out on to the pavement. There was one table for 2 which we grabbed while one of us waited in the queue to be served. The service is prettttty slow however when we finally got served the lady was really friendly. I went for their homemade earl grey gin with tonic which was very refreshing and added a nice touch that it wasn't your usual Gordon's. The ale choice on tap is limited and costs just under £5. The place isn't anything special, with a rustic decor but is not offensive either. I'll be back for a weekend drink when in the area. read more

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Our team works in a restaurant near by and every Sunday we come by and have a pint or two, this time we did the same but one of us is a lightweight so they said they won't serve until that person leaves. We asked him to leave and he did so, and even when he left the italian bartender girl was super rude with me eventhough I spoke to her calmly and asked what's the problem? We were not causing commotion or making anyone feel uncomfortable so there was no need to be so disrespectful and rude. I'm very insulted and purely won't come back there because of her behaviour. read more

'The Ten Bells' is a slightly dilapidated pub located on Commercial Street, just in front of Spitalfields and the big White Chapel. The outside of the building clearly needs a brand new coat of paint, but then again, this pub was already alive during the late 1880's so maybe we can forgive it for that. Located right in the middle of Jack the Ripper's favourite haunts, it is believed that he might have met one of his victims here. The inside only contains one room, but is fairly cozy with a couple of armchairs and sofas. It is perhaps best to venture there on a warm day when you will be able to take your pint out to the front stairs of the white chapel or stay on the pavements. With a lot of imagination and minus the indie-styled East London crowd and the DJ booth, it is perhaps still possible to feel the pub's exciting history. The old tiles on the walls provide a good reminder, popping out in their Dickensian way. I always enjoy this pub and its crowd, but if you are part of the bitter group of people who believe that the East End is getting its soul ripped out by the trendy hipsters, perhaps this is not the place for you. read more

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Great location: check. Trendy crowd: check. Reasonably priced drinks: check. Seems like the Ten Bells remember most ingredients for a successful pub, except one crucial ingredient: atmosphere. I don't know what it is exactly, but Ten Bells lacks some kind of character, soul, which is what a successful pub (especially in the East) is all about. I've been here a few times and always leave a little more empty than when I arrived. Don't get me wrong, it's pleasant, staff are amicable but that's where it ends. There are plenty of other bars in Shoreditch that are far more fun. read more

The Ten Bells - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Interesting little pub. The first I visited whilst in London. Supposedly a couple of Jack The Ripper's victims somehow met up there prior to being murdered. Maybe this was a popular pub during those times. It seemed pretty busy the afternoon we went. It's across the street from the Spitalfields so we warmed up here with a couple of beers. The place seemed kinda creepy but I don't know why until I Googled it when I got back to the hotel that night. The staircase down to the ladies was kinda scary. The bartender was cool. He didn't really check up on us or anything. Just served us our beer and kept doing his thing. I was just excited cause it was my very first pub in London. I had a Camden Hells Lager, which was from the tap and very tasty. I asked the bartender if it was brewed locally and he said it came from Northern London which was just a few miles away. I think this pub is a-okay but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit when I come back. There are so many more to try! read more

The Ten Bells - Stairs down to the toilets - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Another East End establishment with a tenuous claim to the Jack the Ripper. Allegedly Jack came here to wet his whistle during his days of bloodthirsty carnage and, judging from the interior and exterior of the building, they haven't refurbished since this time. The Ten Bells is located just across the road from the ever popular, and increasingly corporate, Spitalfield market and just up the road from the haven of London fashionistas, Brick Lane. As such most of the clientele here are a bit trendy and would probably baulk at the idea of giving the place a few licks of paint. That said I quite like the place itself, they have a decent range of drinks on offer and I found the staff to be quite friendly during the week. In spite of its location it's not the rip-off you'd expect and drinks are reasonably priced. Probably best to avoid the place on weekends but otherwise The Ten Bells is a decent spot for a quiet pint. read more

The Ten Bells - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

An old pub, situated opposite the old Spitalfields Market, which is famous for the misfortune of hosting Jack the Ripper and one of his victim's for a night. I have often been bewildered when observing the crowds of people including women, who have gone on a tour of the glamourised murder trail of the notorious 'Ripper', as I sit inside having a pint. Still it makes for interesting viewing. The pub is a single room, with some sofa's, tables and chairs that and a small wooden DJ booth. The most noticeable feature of the pub is the tiles that make up one of the side walls. The beer is alright, and the atmosphere good and if you are ever in the mood to contemplate human's strange behaviour then it is an ideal spot to have a beer and wait for the line of tourists to come in and gawp through the window. Who knows, maybe you will sit where he did? read more

The Ten Bells - Ten bells - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Just being in the pub gave you that eerie feeling. Don't get me wrong its a great place to meet up with friends. The history behind it is what has the mind wonder 300 year old pub. The service here is awesome. I enjoyed the time there and some of the locals trying to get our hair to stick up. A must try if you can get some free time. read more

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It took me a while to actually find this restaurant, and it was kind of fun getting there. I had to ask someone behind the bar of the 10 Bells to point me in the right direction. The entrance is at the back of the pub through a door marked 'Private'. It's not exactly the same as going through a phone booth (PDT) or a fridge (Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town), but it still felt pretty cool! Once up the stairs, the dining room is lovely - really airy and very shabby chic. Lots of Hendricks (my favourite) bottles dotted around with red candles dripping down, large silver candelabras at both ends of the room (I almost lost some hair as I didn't notice they were lit in the daylight), fab neon signs and even a neon fire in the fireplace. The view is pretty good too - through the large sash windows you can spy on the goings on in Commercial Street. I was greeted by around five very friendly chaps, all in blue stripy aprons. There were only two of us dining and I was the first. I was shown to our table in the corner by a window, which afforded me a great view of the dining room. It's not large and there are very few smaller tables, so we were sharing with a couple of rather cute guys who came in later on (and took our recommendation to have the lamb). This used to be a pop-up restaurant and the idea was that it would only run for three months. It was so successful that the stint turned into six months, and now it's ongoing. The menu is no longer a set tasting menu, and I really do appreciate having a choice. It is divided up into snacks (we had the caramelised onion with raw aubergine puree), starters (we shared the raw mackerel), mains (we both had the lamb) and puddings (we shared the cheese and I had a coffee). The food was absolutely sublime. My favourite was the mackerel. The menu description was: "Smoked mackerel, pickled melon and green olives" which didn't appeal to me at all when I read it. However, the waiter recommended it and I thought 'what the hell!' Well, I almost kissed that waiter afterwards - it was one of the best dishes I have ever had. It was actually almost raw mackerel in crispy leaves (no idea what type) with melon puree and dots of olive puree. The mix of flavours was unbelievable and the two of us almost fell out over who was to have the third parcel! The waiter also recommended the lamb with anchovy... not two ingredients that I would usually expect to see together, but again, it worked perfectly. The cheese board was superb, the coffee absolutely perfect and the price was very reasonable. I am so glad that this is now a permanent fixture and although it's booked up at least a week or so in advance, I suspect that I shall become a permanent fixture there myself! read more

This is a trendy kids boozer that plays up its history to pull in the punters - nothing wrong with that just kinda spoils it for regular folk such as the likes of me who just want a quite pint in a nice pub. Now the beer isn't that expensive but it's always hard to find a table and as Evelyn says, at the peril of your own arse do you sit on the sofas. It's quite nice in summer though as you can hang out the front which makes it a nice spot for afternoon drinking. One thing you have to do though is visit the loos...super scary and you can totally feel like someone is still there but not there if you know what I mean! read more

My friend hired the top room of this pub for his 30th birthday. It has a cozy grandad's living room feel to it and is quite small which makes for a nice intimate party. It has its own wc and bar/cupboard where you can get a small selection of drinks so you don't even need to leave and join the riffraff downstairs. As part of the party he ordered some bar snack style food and in the spirit of fairness I tried it all and it was all very tasty. Special mention goes out the to the scotch eggs which were particularly tasty. The birthday boy was allowed to use his own playlist to keep the par-tay on theme.That along with the size of the place and also the company made it a lively little party and a nice way to bring in your third decade. read more

Ever come across a deceptively uncomfortable sofa? The ten bells is full of them! Throw yourself down with any vigour and expect your spine to be punished as broken springs and hard wooden supports physically rattle their way through your body. Oww! Ow! Ow! The clientele at the Ten Bells belongs to the trendy set, although if I'm honest, a slightly dated trendy set littered with tourists searching out the 'Ripper' spots. Personally I find it a bit grim to seek out a specific bar because it was where a murderer once picked his out victims but if that's your thing then maybe the Ten Bells is for you. I would warn you however that the drinks are fairly overpriced. A beer and a gin and tonic set me back somewhere around £7.50. Had I fallen in love with the place I might have forgiven this but as it was I came away feeling very 'meh'. I've heard that in the Summer the Ten Bells takes on a different vibe and it's a great place to sit outside. Maybe I'll give it another chance then but in the meantime, the tourists can keep it! read more

The best thing about this place is that it's pretty dark, so you can't see the look of despair in the Shoreditch crowd's eyes. In the grand scheme of things, this place is okay. It's dark, there are a lot of seats and it's not impossible to get served. Downside is the whole Jack the Ripper angle. I wouldn't make it a regular hangout, but it won't kill you to have a drink here. read more

This pub is so over rated! It is a see and be seen type of place for those who are interested in being a part of the "it" independent crowd. It is so smelly, I went in there to have a pint and then go to have dinner with friend. I went in, there was no space to sit, or stand. The bar was so crowded I thought, ok I'll go have a wee and then get a drink, The loos are so disgusting, they make the ones in Trainspotting look like the ones in the Ritz. Went back upstairs and the bar was still extremely busy, I could not take it. We left, I'm glad, and I wont be back. read more

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Being a bit of a Jack the Ripper fan, I've always wanted to try this place. Situated stone throws away from all the murder sites, the pub had by reputation played up it's historical link by remaining relatively untouched. The interior is basically one big, fairly dark room with a bar to the side and worn looking decor which I think adds to it's charm. Choose your seat carefully though, some are rather deceptive. The prices are pretty good, £12 for two cider black and two jaeger shots suited me and my wallet down to the ground. I wouldn't really call it a local, the crowd is more of the young/artsy crowd and the odd tourist which is alright for me. Drink selection was good, with quite a few foreign beers thrown in. Bonus points. Musics wise, it was pretty indie, though I think it depends on who's working that night as they were keeping it retro with a walkman hooked up to some speakers. My only beef with the place is the toilets....they are...pretty...grim.... The heavey graffitti didn't bother me so much as the hygenie, leaking toilet water in one of the cubicals and lack of toilet seat resulting in assumation of the "hover" position whilst reading "Jack is watching you" on the back of the door in front of me. Nice. Overall, it's a nice quirky pub. I'd go there again but if toilets are your thing, I'd avoid breaking the seal whilst I'm there. read more

I'm going to have to go with the crowd here. There's the whole Jack the Ripper angle. You'll find more un-lensed glasses and right check trousers than you can shake a stick of 541 that you're going to build your new fixie out of at (hint, guys, the 80s and early 90s/grunge were a bad time for fashion. I lived through it one time already and don't remember it all that fondly). On the upside, it's actually a decent place to have a pint. They've not destroyed it with shiteloads of tat and have just left everything kind of mouldering in place. The staff are pretty helpful and do pour a decent pint, but the tall blond guy needs a thwack and walking papers for trying to pour my guinness in a single go. It'd have been three stars but for that. read more

Upstairs at the Ten Bells is a surprise contender for best meal in London, Summer 2014. Really. We wandered in here this weekend and were sat immediately at a cute table for two. I have to say, I wasn't expecting creativity from a pub that attracts as many locals as it does tourists, but high fives to the chef for the menu. It was imaginative, fresh, and oh, so good. I started with the scallops which were served in a chicken dashi broth with sweet melon. My boyfriend had crab gnocchi. Both were excellent. It was dead silent as we ate except for the ".....wow this is really good....". For my main, I had an interesting vegetarian dish - crispy leeks served with potatoes and a delicious sharp Irish cheese. Not something I would make for myself, and really happy with the portion size and presentation. My boyfriend enjoyed the lamb which was very tender and flavorful. We skipped the dessert menu (although this too looked good) and enjoyed a few items off the cocktail menu before moving on for the night. Drinks were also delightful. And, the service was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. If I had one gripe, it would be that for very little money they could spif up the upstairs just a little. It's cozy, but it's a little on the shabbier side of chic, so to speak. But all around, highly recommend! read more

Good atmosphere, good selection of beers and ciders and interesting history (see alicia g's review) but I can't get over how horrible the toilets are. Some might say that the writing on the wall gives the loos character but the fact that it's all mindless tripe, coupled with the doors, taps and dryers that don't work and the stench, all hope of said character is lost. Stay for a drink. Whatever you do, don't drink enough to need to relieve yourself. read more

There are no 4.5 star reviews but this would have earned that. You would never happen on this place and expect to get an amazing meal here. Like many British pubs, the outside is often thronged with people drinking and smoking. That is totally normal for London. Inside, the first floor pub is kind of punk rock. Not like the homogenized pubs with the standard lettering. The Restaurant is above this bar. You go through the back, towards the Loo, and up some graffiti decorated stairs. Once you arrive at the top you will find an intimate and dark dining room that is suitable for a date or a friendly dinner. The food here is fantastic, but a little pricey. I had Braised Pork Cheek as a starter. Broth was perfect. Great start. Then I had Roast Saddle of Fallow Deer. This is venison. Another winner. If you are in Spitalfields and want to do something other than Hawksmoor, try this place. You'll be pleasantly surprised. read more

What was once a haunt for prostitutes soon to be devoured by Jack the Ripper is now a haunt for hipsters soon to devour anything that is authentic about London. The ambience IS pretty cool here, and its definitely worth visiting (especially on one of the Jack the Ripper walking tours). The selection is nothing extra...but not bad. But you will, be surrounded by people much hipper than you... beards and selvedge jeans like nothing you'd see outside of Brooklyn. read more