Prospect of Whitby

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Tue Aug 2 2011

Dwarfed by residential new-builds on either side, the Prospect proclaims its history from the off. ‘Built c1520’, offers the sign at the front; inside, signs on the walls suggest that the pub was a regular haunt of everyone from Captain Kidd to Samuel Pepys, Richard Burton to Princess Margaret. (Who now regularly haunt it. Possibly.)

Behind the Prospect’s bowed, boiled-sweet windows is a solid, barrel-studded, black wooden bar that now offers draught Erdinger and Staropramen alongside such real ales as Wells Bombardier, Sharp’s Doom Bar and Young’s London Gold. Steak and ale pie and Sunday roasts echo the beams-galore tradition of the decor.

For those who prefer a good vista with their food and drink, excellent views of the Thames can be had from the raised eating section just to the left of the bar or outside on the terrace.

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Address:
Prospect of Whitby 57 Wapping Wall
London
E1W 3SH

Venue phone:
020 7481 1095
Venue website:
www.taylor-walker.co.uk/pub/prospect-of-whitby-wapping/c8166/
Opening hours:
Open noon-11pm Mon-Sat; noon-10.30pm Sun. Food served noon-10pm Mon-Sat; noon-9pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Shadwell DLR/rail
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1. Prospect of Whitby
  - 57 Wapping Wall
    London
    E1W 3SH
  - 020 7481 1095
  - www.taylor-walker.co.uk/pub/prospect-of-whitby-wapping/c8166/
  - 51.507137,-0.051038

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(2 ratings)

We went to the 'Prospect' after watching the Queen's Jubilee celebrations on the river Thames for a drink. Expecting the place to be in good spirits (as we were) we were certainly disappointed! The manager at this pub is extremely rude and so was his side kick blonde staff member.. service is appalling. Myself and my friends were spoken to so rudely and aggressively. I suppose because they are the 'oldest' pub on the river they think they can treat people however they like. This was my worst experience of a pub in London, and I have lived here my entire life. AWFUL, RUDE, DIRTY AND UNPROFESSIONAL!! DO NOT GO HERE!! There are so many nice traditional pubs in London, that treat you well, with respect, and value your money and custom. Do yourself a favour and spend your time and money elsewhere.

Anna Mon Jun 4 2012
Rated as: 1/5
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