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The Anchor, Bankside
Food & drinkVisit: ~60 min
Pub in Bankside, beside the Thames, on a site that has had a tavern for around eight centuries. It began as the tavern of the Anchor brewery, from 1616. The current building was rebuilt in 1676 after a fire. Pepys watched the Great Fire of 1666 from here. It is said to be the only survivor of the riverside inns of Shakespeare's day.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at The Anchor, Bankside: 2 missions
- Imagine the Great Fire from the bankLook towards the City, where Pepys watched London burn in 1666, and have a drink at the pub.
- Stroll along the Thames to the pubWalk along the south bank to the pub and photograph its facade beside the river.
Near The Anchor, Bankside
The Globe141 m awayGolden Hinde187 m awaySouthwark Bridge209 m awaySouthwark Cathedral256 m awayBorough Market291 m awayShakespeare's Globe312 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for The Anchor, Bankside?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia - The Anchor, Bankside