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Hand & Shears
1 Middle Street
Smithfield
EC1A 7JA
Opening Times
| Monday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Tuesday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Wednesday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Thursday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Friday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Meal Times
12 - 3 Mon - Fri
Closed Sat & Sun
Owner
Trust Inns
About the Pub
Hidden down a side street but one to seek out, this historic hostelry has, in different forms, served Smithfield since 1123. Its name demonstrates medieval association with the Guild of Merchant Tailors and the cloth trading at Bartholomew Fair nearby. A rare example of a Victorian layout. Several doorways each lead into separate drinking spaces around the central servery, including a Saloon and a cosy Private Bar; note the unusual pair of curved doors at the corner entrance. A sensitive refurb in 1989 resulted in a few changes but retained the overall character of the pub.
Historic Interest
Grade 1 Listed.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 2 regular beers.
- St Austell Tribute
- Timothy Taylor Landlord
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 3 changing beers.
Changing beers typically include:
- Black Sheep Best Bitter
- Sharp's Doom Bar
Source: National
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Real Cider Available
Occasionally.
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Cask Marque Accredited
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Heritage Pub
Nationally Important Historic Interior
Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals
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Dog Friendly
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Events
Meet the brewer,Tasting Events.
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Function Room
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Traditional Pub Games
Darts.
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Live Music
Occaisonal.
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Separate Bar
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Wifi
View on Larger Map
Hand & Shears
1 Middle Street
Smithfield
EC1A 7JA
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to Railway Station
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Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR
Nearby Bus Routes (< ½ mile)
Nearby Station (450m)
Farringdon
Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (150m)
Barbican
Submit Pub Feedback to CAMRA
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