Prospect of Whitby

Counterparties, diabolical whispers and a rope in the window, The Prospect of Whitby is a creepy place for a drink - perfect if you like to have chicken skin taking your gin- tonic. This pub is said to be the oldest tavern in London by the river, dated 1520. It was first known as "The Devil's Tavern ', as in its early days, the pub had a fairly dubious reputation. In the 1600's, he was the favorite drinking garito of Judge Jeffrey, nicknamed" Hanging "- who won this nickname after sentencing hundreds of men to death after the Monmouth rebellion in 1685. His presence is still commemorated by a rope hanging from the window. Apart from the rope, when you go to Prospect of Whitby take a look at the ground cobblestones dating back to the 16th century. The rest of the building you see today came 300 years later. The interiors of the bar reflect the story that was closely influenced by the pub's position in the Thames - which was once a meeting point for smugglers, sailors and killers. Mast pieces of ships embedded in the building, as well as the barrels of smugglers and memories of the boats adorn the interiors. There are some very dark legends associated with the area - for example those who say that pirates who had been captured were tied to the posts here and then abandoned until the high tide drowned them. It was also the place from which it was unsuccessfully tried to discover China's northeastern route in 1533 by Sir Hugh Willoughby. Make sure you have a good view of the Thames looking at the horizon, perspective outlined by both Turner and Whistler. The The Grade II building has also been frequented by characters like Charles Dickens and Samuel Pepys and has also appeared in popular culture, from books to television programs. The Prospect of Whitby has also attracted numerous celebrities in recent years, from Princess Margarita and Prince Rainiero to Kirk Douglas and Paul Newman. Today, The Prospect of Whitby is a great place to enjoy the Thames with a high quality menu and good beers

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