The upstairs bar at classic Spitalfields pub, The Ten Bells, has been transformed into a Kentucky hunting lodge for the winter, compliments of Wild Turkey Bourbon. I paid a visit and enjoyed the décor (rustic Americana with worn leather elements and some ginormous taxidermed turkeys), the grub (Scotch eggs, pork pies, and such) and the drinks (chiefly a menu featuring five different Old Fashioneds made, of course, with Wild Turkey 101).
An amazing place with nice interiors and a dark history from the days of Jack the Ripper. Perfect place for an overall British pub experience.
There are few restaurants which warrant an immediate return. Ten Bells is one of those few where you will be astounded by the cooking and not feeling that you’ve been mugged for your wallet on your way out...
Stepping inside Ten Bells is like stepping back in time as it still has a lot of the original Victorian fixtures and heritage. It’s a great pub for having a drink during the day or after work. On a Friday evenings it can become very very busy and it’s common for the crowd to spill out into the street outdoors as it is so popular.
Staff are always polite and try to serve you as quickly as possible. even when it's very busy. Prices are all quite reasonable for a Shoreditch bar and they have a good selection of beer, cider, wine and spirits. They have a good selection of fruit ciders. I've never tried the food but the menu always looks as if it would be pretty tasty.
If your after a pub with some history then Ten Bell's is supposed to be linked to two of Jack the Ripper's victims.
Whilst the location and decor of the pub itself is fantastic the food in the Ten Bells is the true gem. The 'Young Turks' (who also run the equally brilliant Clove Club down the road in the Shoreditch Town Hall) combine seasonal ingredients with simple yet powerful British cooking to incredible effect. Definitely check this place out
As you enter the Ten Bells you are surrounded by displays of its Victorian heritage. Traditional pub serving a strong selection of craft beers. There is also a hidden gem of a restaurant above.
The food upstairs is particularly good, a modern upheaval of British classics. Casual fine dining would sum this up fairly, the slow roast lamb shoulder was masterfully cooked and well matched with the pearl barley. Service is polite and attentive.
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Great pub! It has historical significance being the pub at least two, possibly all, of the victims of Jack the Ripper were patrons at this establishment. The interior is really beautiful. They have a second floor and have a weekly quiz night. They have an outdoor area with tables and shelves so you can hang out outdoors and have a cigarette or vape. The staff were extremely friendly here. It is very clean and has a really great vibe. The restrooms, which are downstairs, are clean and some of the fixtures look like they are from days of old. Be careful on the stairs as they are narrow and go down in a spiral. There is a handrail to hang on to should you need it. They have a bank of phone chargers downstairs on the level of the restrooms that you can rent for £1.99 for 10 minutes if the battery on your phone needs a boost. They did have some brands of beverage out of stock, but that could be down to popularity; but that's okay because it offers the chance to try something different that you may not have tried before. The blackberry cider and ginger beer were really delicious and hit the spot. We went in the early afternoon which afforded feeat opportunities to take photos. The staff is okay with taking as many pictures as you like. The pub starts to fill up around 4:30. I highly recommend stopping in for a pint (or two!) if you find yourself in the East End of London.
Great and historic East End pub - spectacular vintage interior tiling! The best location for Brick Lane eateries, and Spitalfields/ Petticoat Lane markets. The Old Thumper real ale was fabulous.
We've been there doing our Jack the ripper tour. We actually expected a better ambience but the pub was super crowded and really plain as a service.
Since the ground floor was very noisy with a very bad music we visited the upstairs bar, which was much better.
Cocktails are really expensive, but it's London and the pub is famous, so, fair enough.
Just a little bit more of Jack the ripper atmosphere.
Shame they didn't had any themed cocktails. Looks like they want to cancel the infamous history of the area which is the actual reason why people are going there
Famous for it's Jack the Ripper lore, it's a fun pub. We only had pints. Staff was friendly, atmosphere was great, lots of people out and about. Great spot.
Awesome historical pub in a very good location. Great drinks. Also we had very good service by all the team and specially Nick, who made the best pimms ever.
We stopped off for one drink whilst on a work night out. The bar is quite small and, but there's plenty of room outside. We only visited the ground floor area. Nice atmosphere, and staff seemed friendly.
Had a good evening in the 10 bells. Efficient staff, warm welcome and generally the people drinking there were chatty and friendly. I guess it's just slightly more expensive than other pubs but that's expected due to the Jack the ripper connections. I would happily go back to this sociable well run place
A great pub in the heart of Spitalfields Market with a lot of history. It’s full of character with great Beer and fantastic staff. They also make delicious cocktails.
Good honest Pub serving a good pint of lager, Toilets a tad shabby but overall good old boozer!
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The Ten Bells Public House. Whitechapel, London. The haunt of Jack the Ripper.
One of the most haunted Public Houses in London !!..
Has hardly changed since the 1800s,
The Ten Bells on the corner of Commercial street and Fournier Street first opened in 1752. Whilst much of its surroundings are barely recognisable !!..
Famous for its connections with # jack the ripper .
Since the early 1990s, a Victorian dressed man has been seen appearing and disappearing, even to this day.
The ghost of Annie Chapman is known to haunt the building. Annie was a regular drinker back in those days. Marry Kelly alledgedly used the pub to pick up her clients. Jack the rippers so named *Canonical five*, the ladies the police believed he was responsible for killing and mutilating, all died close bye.
Many simular killings and stabbings, whilst today would have been on the list of suspected and related by injury type, were just left and for some reason kept out of all enquiries most of these fitted the M.O. perfectly, by area and date.
When we talk about the * Canonical five *
This is the famous five killings carried out.
1st, Mary Nichols, Bucks Row Aug 31st 1888
2nd, Annie Chapman, Sept 8th 1888
3rd, Elizabeth Stride, Sept 30th 1888
4th, Catherine Eddows, Sept 30th 1888
5th, Marry Kelly, 9th November 1888.
This mystery continues. Gusts of wind out of the blue are reported. On my visit, both times I visited the toilet, a gust of wind felt as if it was pushing me down the stairs. There is not a draft in the area at all, the push ?, hmm.
This is a special place to visit. It can get very busy.
Across the road from Spitalfields market and Christ Church Spitalfields. Both very famous places.
A fantastic historical building.
The Alleyways take you back in time.
I know I have said this before, but this is such an experience and being in a Public House older than many Countries is a must do !!..
Why not visit the Jack the Ripper Museum at, 12 Cable St, Aldgate, London E1 8JG.
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