5th September 2026 – 🇬🇧 Welcome to The Great London Pub Crawl 🍻
Join us on Saturday 5 September 2026 for a full-day pub crawl aboard a classic London bus. The transport is completely free, drinks are provided onboard, and there will even be a mid-crawl pizza delivery.
ONE BUS. EIGHT PUBS. ONE BOAT.
🎉 All Are Welcome
Whether you are in it for the pints, love classic London transport, or just want a great day out, non-drinkers are welcome. There will be soft drinks, snacks, pizza, and good vibes for everyone.
🕒 The Route & Timetable
Kings Cross Station
12:00 · London
We depart from York Way, to the side of Kings Cross station, past McDonalds and just in front of Bus Stop G.
The Crown Tavern
12:10 · Clerkenwell
According to London legend, a young Joseph Stalin and Vladimir Lenin shared a pint here in 1905 while plotting the Russian Revolution. The upstairs Apollo Lounge was a 19th-century concert hall and later a filming location for Notes on a Scandal.
The Ten Bells
12:55 · Spitalfields
Infamous for its Jack the Ripper connections. Victim Annie Chapman drank here the morning she was murdered in 1888, and Mary Jane Kelly worked the streets outside. Features stunning restored Victorian tiling and the ceramic mural Spitalfields in ye Olden Time.
The Prospect of Whitby
13:50 · Wapping
London’s oldest riverside pub (c. 1520). Originally ‘The Devil’s Tavern’, a den for pirates and smugglers. The infamous Hanging Judge Jeffreys drank here while watching executions. Original flagstone floor survives; a mock noose dangles over the Thames out back.
The Bow Bells
14:50 · Bow
A resilient East End boozer surviving since the 1860s, famous for being haunted since the 1970s by a phantom that flushes the women’s toilets. During a 1974 seance, the bathroom door violently swung open and smashed a pane of glass.
Woolwich Ferry
16:05 · Woolwich
Not a pub, but a highlight! The bus drives right onto the boat. There has been a ferry service here for more than 700 years.
Fresh air, skyline views, and a clear sight of the Thames Barrier. A chance to stretch your legs and take some photos before the second half begins.
The Anchor & Hope
17:00 · Charlton
Historic riverside pub rebuilt in 1899 after a devastating fire. Survived WWII bomb damage that flattened much of the surrounding area. The front paved area offers uninterrupted views of the river and the Thames Barrier.
The Hung, Drawn & Quartered
19:25 · Tower Hill
Close to the Tower of London and named after the gruesome punishment for traitors. Housed in a former bank building with grand architecture, high ceilings, and historical prints. A traditional Fuller’s ale house.
St Stephen’s Tavern
20:25 · Westminster
Opened in 1875, directly opposite the Houses of Parliament. Frequented by Churchill and Macmillan in their day. Features an original division bell inside the bar, once used to summon MPs to vote.
The Sherlock Holmes
21:10 · Trafalgar Square
Transformed in 1957 from the Northumberland Hotel into a shrine to Arthur Conan Doyle, following the 1951 Festival of Britain exhibition. Contains a glass-encased replica of Holmes and Watson’s sitting room at 221B Baker Street.
Note: The bus may run slightly late, but every effort will be made to get people heading out of London back to the city centre in time for their trains.
🚨 Crawl Survival Guide
Please read this before boarding:
- Mind the Gap (and the Time): We are running on a tight schedule. When the driver signals it is time to move, finish your pint and get back on board. If you are late, you are catching an Uber to the next stop!
- Don’t be a Bus Wanker: Drinks and snacks are heavily encouraged onboard. We will have a stash available, plus a mid-crawl pizza delivery directly to the vehicle. Please make sure to use the bins provided!
- Pace Yourself: This is a marathon, not a sprint. We have eight pubs, one ferry, and a full day ahead of us. Legend has it that on a previous trip someone once got so enthusiastic they attempted a cartwheel outside a pub and broke their ankle.
- The Terminus: The route ends at around 9:10 PM at The Sherlock Holmes near Trafalgar Square. Charing Cross, Embankment, and Leicester Square stations are all within a few minutes’ walk. From there you can head home, grab food, or carry the party on!
🚐 A Massive Thanks (And a Quick Favour)
We love putting these trips together and intentionally made the transport free so absolutely everyone could join the crawl. However, keeping a heavy-duty vehicle like this on the road legally and safely is eye-wateringly expensive.
The costs stack up incredibly fast between getting less than 6 miles to the gallon, paying for specialist insurance, covering commercial road tax, and navigating London’s heavy emission zone charges.
If you are having a brilliant time and are in a position to chip in a few quid to help cover the fuel and running costs, it would be massively appreciated. There is absolutely no pressure, but any contribution helps offset the sheer cost of today’s logistics!
How you can help keep the wheels turning:
- Cash: Drop it in the donation bucket on board.
- Digital: Scan the donation QR code provided on the day.
- Pints: Alternatively, just buy the organizers a pint at the bar!