Here’s the thing: while the rest of Holborn is glass offices and chain coffee shops, Ye Olde Mitre refuses to change. It’s a rebel in a suit-and-tie neighborhood. It doesn’t have loud music, TVs, or WiFi. You know what that means? You have to talk to people. Scary, right?
But actually, it’s a relief. People come here to disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with... well, a really old chair. The atmosphere is so chill that strangers end up chatting about the weather, or the weird tree stump, or the ghost stories the bartender casually mentions.
Ye Olde Mitre - Historical Fuller's Pub in Hatton Garden
“They say a woman in a grey dress walks through the back room at night,” one regular told me. I didn’t see her, but honestly, I wasn’t looking. I was too busy enjoying my pint.
Drinks That Match the Mood
The beer selection is classic—British ales, ciders, and a few stouts. Nothing fancy. They serve Fuller’s London Pride on tap, which is like a big, fuzzy hug in a glass. And yes, you can order a gin and tonic, but ordering a cocktail here feels a bit like wearing a tuxedo to a barn dance. Why would you?
If you’re hungry, they do simple pies and sandwiches. It’s not a gastropub. It’s a pub-pub. The kind where the food comes on a wooden board and you eat with your hands. That’s the spirit.
