Historic Inns, Hidden Lanes & City Stories
Discover the historic pubs of Blackfriars, Fleet Street, Temple and Hatton Garden, where London’s legal, literary and commercial worlds have met over a pint for centuries.
Join Tusler Tours on a fascinating walk through some of central London’s most atmospheric pubs. From the striking Art Nouveau interior of The Blackfriar to tucked-away lanes around Temple and the old jewellery quarter of Hatton Garden, this trail brings together stories of London’s changing streets, historic trades and enduring pub traditions.
Led by a knowledgeable City of London historian and Ale Conner, this walking tour explores the stories behind the pubs, their distinctive surroundings and the people who helped shape this remarkable part of London.
Expect hidden corners, historic architecture, curious characters and plenty of stories best enjoyed with a pint in hand!
Your Ale Trail at a Glance
| Stop | Historic theme | What makes it special |
| The Blackfriar | Arts and Crafts design and Victorian London | A remarkable pub known for its striking Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts interior |
| The Cockpit | Old London lanes and traditional pub life | A historic City pub tucked among the streets close to St Paul’s and Blackfriars |
| The Old Bell | Fleet Street, architecture and craftsmanship | A traditional inn associated with the historic streets and buildings around Fleet Street |
| Old Bank of England | Banking, law and the City’s commercial past | A grand former banking building in an area shaped by London’s legal and financial life |
| Cittie of York | Wine trade and medieval-style architecture | A distinctive pub with a dramatic interior and a long association with the Holborn area |
| Ye Olde Mitre | Bishops, hidden alleys and Tudor London | A celebrated old inn hidden away in Ely Court, linked by tradition to the Bishops of Ely |
| The Castle | Pawnbroking and the king | Discover Farringdon’s connections with pawnbroking, money lending |