One of London's most famous pubs, and supposedly our city's oldest riverside inn. With a pedigree stretching back to 1520, it was already getting on a bit when Shakespeare first came to town.

At its reopening in November, Osbournes Whitby said it would "bring you a brand-new pub experience with great ... situated in the buzzing heart of town, sensational drinks and the best music ...

Part of our Best Pubs in London microsite. Is your local listed? Like the nearby Prospect of Whitby, the Town of Ramsgate claims to be the oldest pub on the Thames (1545, possibly the 1460s).