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22 August 2008
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Recommended London Marathon Pubs and Bars

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London Marathon Pubs and Bars

Watching the annual Flora London Marathon can be thirsty work and with crowds of people everywhere you turn, finding a seat in a pub with a good view of the marathon route prior to the race will stand you in good stead. We've done the hard work for you with this round-up of London Marathon pubs and bars. All of the pubs on this list will be flinging open their doors before the London Marathon starts. All you need to do is scan our list of London Marathon pubs and bars, call the bar direct and they may even reserve a table for you.
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Eve Club
Lower Ground Floor, 3 New Burlington Street (off Regent Street), W1S 2JF
  • Your in house events team
  • Amazing food
  • Great service
  • Dance Floor
  • Catering for any age group
Adam and Eve
This cosy pub on Swan Road opens at 09:00. Runners will pass here around the halfway mark if you fancy doing a bit of cheering, waving, etc.
47 Swan Road,
Rotherhithe,
London,
SE16 4JN
Albannach
(British)
Albannach will be opening at 09:00 with a 12 foot screen showing the race. Perhaps not the best choice if you want a venue with a view but this is an excellent venue from which to sample the post-race atmosphere as both recovering runners and supporters fill the place out throughout the day.
66 Trafalgar Square,
Trafalgar Square,
London,
WC2N 5DS
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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All Bar One
A reliable branch of the popular city bar chain, located on Byward Street, a perfect spot for watching the runners as they enter the final phase into the city.
16 Byward Street,
Tower Hill,
London,
EC3R 5BA
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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The Banker
Cosy and traditional venue with a marvellous outdoor terrace overlooking the river, perfect for that guilt-laden Sunday morning Marathon pint.
Cousin Lane,
London,
EC4R 3TE
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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Bootys Riverside Bar
Another gem of a pub in the city with gorgeous views of the river. A superb venue for a post-race pint.
92a Narrow Street,
Limehouse,
London,
E14 8BP
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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The Fine Line
A contemporary offering in Canary Wharf with excellent views of the surrounding metropolis.
20-30 Fishermans Walk, 10 Cabot Square,
Canary Wharf,
London,
E14 4DH
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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The Gate Clock
(British)
This Wetherspoons pub on the route will open around 08:00. The views from the pub aren't the best but a vibrant Sunday morning atmosphere is guarenteed as supporters pack the place out to celebrate the big event.
Creek Road,
Greenwich,
SE10 9RB
StarStarStarNo StarNo Star
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The Grapes
Watch the dedicated bunch as they fly pass the windows of this bar and restaurant on Narrow Street. Doors open from 09:00. (Please note that the runners will not actually be flying.)
76 Narrow Street,
Limehouse,
London,
E14 8BP
StarStarStarNo StarNo Star
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Hung Drawn and Quartered
This historic pub provides another great spot to watch the runners with only two and a half miles to go. The HDQ is open from 08:00 - 19:00 on the day.
27 Great Tower Street,
The City,
London,
EC3R 5AQ
StarStarStarNo StarNo Star
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The Kings Arms
The Kings Arms opens at 09:00 on the Sunday morning but tables reserved for breakfast are disappearing fast. A £10 deposit is required if you're looking to book. Feel free to drop in for a few drinks but expect it to get busy.
251 Tooley Street,
Bermondsey,
London,
SE1 2JX
StarStarStarNo StarNo Star
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The Leather Exchange
The Leather Exchange is another busy pub for the route south of the river.
15 Leathermarket Street,
London,
SE1 3HN
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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Liberty Bounds
Normal Sunday opening hours for this pub on Trinity Square (09:00 - 12:00). This is another great spot for watching the runners en route.
15 Trinity Square,
London,
EC3N 4AA
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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Lord Hood
(Pub Food)
Another desirable Greenwich location just 200 yards from the Cutty Sark.
300 Creek Road,
Greenwich,
London,
SE10 9SW
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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The Lord Nelson
(Pub Food)
This is one of the Isle of Dogs' more stylish offerings if you happen to be in the area on the big day.
1 Manchester Road,
Isle of Dogs,
London,
E14 3BD
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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The Mint
(Thai)
The Mint will open from 09:00 on the day and pub-goers can expect to see runners pass twice. We're not sure how but they do.
Royal Mint Court,
East Smithfield,
Tower Hill,
London,
EC3N 4QN
StarStarStarNo StarNo Star
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The Pilot
(Pub Food)
This is another attractive venue located close to the 02 Arena for the Greenwich stretch.
68 River Way,
Greenwich,
London,
SE10 0BE
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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Pommelers Rest
Pommelers Rest on Tower Bridge Road will open early around 08:00 on the day of the race, so if you're a Pommeler, this is an ideal spot.
196 Tower Bridge Road,
Bermondsey,
London,
SE1 2UN
StarStarNo StarNo StarNo Star
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River Bar and Brasserie
The doors of this marvellous venue on Tower Bridge Road open at 08:00 on Sunday morning providing spectacular views as thousands of dedicated runners cross the famous bridge.
206-208 Tower Bridge Road,
Bermondsey,
London,
SE1 2UP
StarStarStarNo StarNo Star
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The Spanish Galleon
The best place to go if you're in Greenwich for the race.
48 Greenwich Church Street,
Greenwich,
London,
SE10 9BL
StarStarStarStarStar
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St Stephens Tavern
St Stephen's Tavern opens at 10:00 and although the pub itself doesn't offer views of the runners, the place is usually heaving due to its location on the last mile of the route. Expect to be sharing the bar with recovering runners and event supporters.
10 Bridge Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A 2JR
Walkabout Inn
This Temple Station branch of the Australian themed pub chain will open around 10:00 on the day for watching the runners on their 24th mile.
Temple Station,
Temple Place,
London,
WC2R 2PH
StarStarStarNo StarNo Star
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Walrus and Carpenter
Follow the runners into the city from this excellent pub on Momument Street.
45 Monument Street,
London,
EC3R 8BU
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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