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    3.5 (100 reviews)
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    Good for groups

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    Katy E.

    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!

    Mike F.

    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.

    Caitlin R.

    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!

    Norman W.

    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

    Pretty little cocktail called Roseanne.
    Dayna M.

    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.

    "Hells Bells" is what comes to mind when I think of this place...
    Patrick L.

    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.

    Lyndsay R.

    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!

    Sarah B.

    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??

    Elizabeth W.

    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.

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

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    The Carpenters Arms

    The Carpenters Arms

    4.4(51 reviews)
    0.4 miShoreditch, Bethnal Green
    ££

    Popped in for some food. As a few other have said - it's a…read moregood mix between a more modern food menu and the good/cheap beer and look of an older London pub. I got the bangers and mash while by wife got the cottage pie. I think I got the better meal as the sausages were really tasty and the whole grain mustard in the potatoes was a great way to elevate the potatoes. Her cottage pie was fine but didn't have a ton of flavor. Food came out surprisingly quickly, but we also had an order of chips which was crazy slow to come out of the kitchen. The chips were quite good but we'd both finished our entire meals and most of our beers by the time we got them. Beer options were solid, some good German choices. Beer was cheap too.

    Though it is located just a short walk from the many attractions of Brick Lane, The Carpenters Arms…read moreretains a very local feel. This place is not trying to play up on an image like many of the bars in this areas and sticks instead to the important business of being a damn fine pub. Being quite small there is a naturally cosy feel to the place and this is complimented by the decor wuth lots of wood panelling and comfy seats. The bar has a great selection of draft and bottled beers and, for the summer months, there is an excellent beer garden. I've yet to try the food but they do serve traditional pub grub between 12 and 5 Tuesday through Sunday. With a great atmosphere, warm and friendly bar staff and an excellent range of drinks, The Carpenters Arms is a brilliant place for a relaxing evening or a great stop-in after a hard days shop.

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    The Birdcage

    The Birdcage

    3.7(35 reviews)
    0.6 miShoreditch, Bethnal Green
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    I'm a bit hesitant to write a poor review of this place as the girls here are really hardworking…read moreand as attentive as one can possibly be to hundreds of people in a day. But, the chaos I walked into on a Sunday has ensured that I never walk into a crowded pub like this again. It took almost 15 minutes to flag down one of the servers to ask about getting a table, to which I was told, "If you see a spot, grab it." As soon as I saw a couple get up I threw my stuff down- hoping it wouldn't get stolen- and went to order at the bar. That took another 5 minutes. Given how crowded it was, I ended up having to share my table with 4 other people; which wasn't bad, until I ended up getting my food more than 15 minutes after I'd ordered it, and then realized I was the only one eating at a table full of strangers. The food itself wasn't bad, but for a pub that claims to have the best Sunday Roast in London, it certainly didn't compare to those that don't claim that and are less of a hassle to eat in. And at £17 a pop, you can bet the experience wasn't worth it for some chicken and Yorkshire pudding.

    About a week ago, I made the mistake of ordering some Nachos here. Honestly the saddest plate of…read moreNachos I've ever come across. The best description of it I can make is that it was that someone poured a bag of tortilla chips onto a plate, squeezed some awful American-style runny cheese over it all, then put some ready-made shop-bought guacamole on one end, what looked like ketchup but was salsa on the other end, and then the largest dollop of sour cream (almost tasted like fresh whipped cream somehow) in the middle. There was no attempts to layer anything. It was served on a baking tray which I can't really explain seeing as it was all completely cold. And they cost £12.50 which, tbh, is a disgrace. They were unfortunate to say the least. I should have sent them back but I was so hungry that I tried to make the most of it. Unrelated, but the bar staff were lovely, I'm sorry I had to give a bad review based off the food.

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    The Salmon and Ball

    The Salmon and Ball

    3.2(17 reviews)
    1.0 miBethnal Green
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    This pub is the first place I stumbled into upon arriving in Bethnal Green, instantly outside the…read moreunderground station exit. The place is old and run down, just like almost everywhere in this little pocket of East London, but rather then struggle against this handicap the pub has perservered and shone through as a local boozer where everyone knows one anothers name... and an outsider isn't always welcome. I ignored the alarms going off inside my head as I took my seat, watched beadily by about 10 locals all sitting at the bar swearing at each other. I was in their end now, so I have to be careful... The bartender however could not have been nicer, even when I was just sitting in there to watch the cricket (I came back later for a pint as homage to this good service.) The TV is projected (sports) onto a big screen and Led Zeppelin/David Bowie screams in the background.. awesome. Their are boxing posters all over the wall, looking back to a time when boxing was still a huge part of East End culture. An excellent little boozer.

    So I've stood outside The Salmon & Ball many a time, waiting to meet friends at Bethnal Green…read moreTube Station. Finally, last week, whilst waiting in the arctic London temperatures, I decided it was better for both my body and spirit to wait inside. So into the Salmon & Ball I went. And it was rather pleasant. A traditional East-London boozer with the usual smattering of cool boys and old men that look like they've been glued to their bar stools since the late 60s. Bar staff were really friendly and my pint was ice cold, so no complaints here. A far better alternative than standing on the street!

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