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Prospect of Whitby London E1 taken June 2013. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 19-11-2013

Prospect of Whitby, Wapping

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57 Wapping Wall, Wapping, E1W 3SH (Directions)
(020) 7481 1095
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Originally called the Pelican now very popular with tourists but also with locals from adjacent riverside apartments as well further afield for its historical associations and tales. Former Grand Met Watneys then Greene King.

There is seating upstairs and a riverside balcony there. On the ground floor the ancient pewter topped bar (supported by old barrels) carries 6 hand pumps for beers. Guest ales are usually from local breweries There is an atmospheric ground floor riverside terrace with shade given by a large tree. Quiz night is Wednesday.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed in 1950 [1357505]

Information for this venue is provided by the East London & City Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Pelican
Premises Comment
Operator
Greene King
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Last updated
20/03/2024
Last surveyed
02/02/2024
Pub ID
ELC/14260
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
11:30-23:00
Noon-21:00
Tuesday
11:30-23:00
Noon-21:00
Wednesday
11:30-23:00
Noon-21:00
Thursday
11:00-23:00
Noon-21:00
Friday
11:00-23:00
Noon-22:00
Saturday
10:30-23:00
10:30-23:00
Sunday
Noon-22:00
Noon-21:00
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Changing beers typically include: Southwark (varies) , St Austell - Tribute , Twickenham (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Monthly Comedy night
Function Room Function Room
3 function rooms
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Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
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10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Transport
Close to bus routes
D3, D6
Closest station (1150m)
Limehouse
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (350m)
Wapping
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