Welcome to the White Hart

The oldest licensed premises in London

Reputedly first licensed in 1216, Old Bailey archives reveal The White Hart has a colourful and interesting past.

It was known as a popular watering hole for London's notorious highwaymen and rogues.

Regular customers included Jack Shepard and Richard (Dick) Turpin just prior to his hanging in 1739. Condemned men also stopped by for a final drink and the comfort of a good (bad) woman before facing the hangman's noose.

It is now owned by Chris and John Scott of The Morton-Scott Pub Company Ltd. We would love to return it to it's former glory but the law won't allow us, so all we ask is for you to...

Eat, Drink, Relax & Enjoy

Food freshly prepared

We don't claim to be a fancy gastro pub or overpriced restaurant but we do endeavour to be honest, value for money and above all tasty and fresh. View our menu...

Location, Location, Location

Located in the West End of London, the White Hart is a short walk from Covent Garden.
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Opening Hours

Monday - Thursday 11:00am - 12:00pm.
Friday - 11:00am - 2:00am.
Saturday - 12:00am - 2:00am.
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