The Smithfield Tavern, Smithfield

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Having reclaimed its name (it was until recently the Wicked Wolf), this pub hasn't followed the current trend for stripped-out style bars and appears to be intent on continuing life as a pub. Great - we're pleased about that, as there are quite enough of those other places around here. Don't get us wrong, it's contemporary, and there are the obligatory sofas scattered around, but it doesn't feel like anything other than a traditional pub. The food looks good, if a bit pricier than your average pub grub. We particularly like the fact that the fish finger sandwich comes with tartar sauce, rather than "lime mayo" which seems to be the favoured condiment for this delight. There's good beer on the taps - Flowers IPA and Bombardier when we were in last, two kinds of cider and a perry as well as a selection of lagers, so you'll be spoiled for a choice of pint. There's also a late licence and live entertainment most nights - some of the acts are excellent, add to that friendly service and a buzzing atmosphere and you've got a pretty good reason for visiting Smithfield (market and pub).
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21 May 2012
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An excellent pub. A good range of ales and whiskies, lovely staff and an interesting menu. Also some unusually good music on Tuesday nights.
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14 Dec 2009
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As the other reviews say, this pub has avoided the urge to modernise so has retained a nice traditional atmosphere and is roomy yet feels cosy with a very warm atmosphere. Food is great and drinks are reasonably priced. Definitely recommended! :)
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13 Dec 2009
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I recently went there for a birthday party and we had such a great time. There is something timeless about this pub. We had dinner there and yes the food was excellent. Staff made sure that we were happy but without being too invasive. I certainly look forward to my next visit there. +++
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09 Nov 2009
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You forgot to mention that this pub's food is truly excellent!!! They change their menu monthly now to keep it really seasonal and every time I eat here I am seriously impressed. The staff are lovely and the atmosphere is amazing with rouched lamps and candelight. Get down there and try it out and write a proper food review!
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105 Charterhouse Street, Smithfield, London, EC1M 6HR

020 7253 3882

Opening times
Mon-Tues 11:00-23:00
Weds11:00-00:00
Thu -Sat 11:00-02:00
Sun 11:00-22:30
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Turn left out of Barbican Station and left at the next junction, going down Carthusian Street. Go past Charterhouse square (on your right). You'll see the pub on your right as you get towards the market. From Farringdon Station, turn left and walk up Cowcross Street until you get to the traffic lights at the market. Barclays Bank is on your left in front of Smithfield market, turn left around the front of the bank into Charterhouse St. Walk 200 yards until the road splits and you will see the pub on the left-hand side.

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21 May 12 Updated by rodrigo_delgado