This Wells/Young’s operated pub is located just opposite the Liverpool Tube exit on Bishopsgate. Look left across the street and you’ll see a portrait of Dirty Dick hanging over a flowerbox–draped, dual brass lanterned entry. On an ominous note; as written in CAMRA’s London Pub Walks, the original pub was named after Nathaniel Bentley, whose bride-to-be died on the eve of their wedding. The poor grieving man locked the room he had prepared for the feast and let himself, his pub and his cats go to rot. Dickens was inspired to create the character of Miss Havisham, in “Great Expectations” based on this sad affair. How the name, ‘Dirty Dicks’ fits in is unclear.An even more foreboding sign of things to come are smelled as you approach the entry and find a designated smoking area, because to enter the joint you must pass through an ominous cloud of choking smoke. Unfortunately, this smoke trails in behind you and stays in the air. Allowance of this smoking area is certainly a bad thing for anyone wishing to experience the aroma and taste of the cask-ales. Very bad!At the end of the bar, as far away from the haze as possible, admire an authentic-looking pub with wide wooden floors and thick post and beam timber wood work. The long and straight brass plated bar has around 10 tap handles and 3 cask pumps.A friendly mix of locals representing all walks of life hang together and chat like long-lost friends. At the entryway, arcade machines emit frenzied ringing, shooting and action noises associated with such games.Above the bar, the balcony is sort of a gallery of odd relics including what may be the mummified remains of one of Mr. Bentley’s cats. The cellar is more of a traditional restaurant setting. The Tribute and Bombardier Ales were in tip top shape. I wished the smoke would cease pouring in, but it never did let up and we were forced to pay up and escape.This COULD be a MUST visit Pub, if you happen to be a smoker and/or are into video arcade games.

I love this pub....worth a trip to Liverpool Street just to visit here. The main bar is a great place to while away an afternoon waiting for a train. Fish and chips is just fab.

A real boozer!

Dirty Dick’s is a rather revolting name if you ask me, not only is it reminiscent of old sleaze-monger Dirty Den, but it conjures up rather unsavoury images. To be honest the name has put me off Dirty Dick’s so much, I’ve never tried the food.

Dirty Dicks is in a central location so it's a good place to meet friends at the beginning of the evening. It's a proper traditional city pub with loads of history and a great atmosphere.

A good place for a bite to eat amd a few drinks to start your evening. Dirty Dicks is a favourite of mine.