Pubs in Clapton

Biddle Bros. Builders Ltd.

88 Lower Clapton Road, Clapton E5 0QR

Elderfield

57 Elderfield Road, Clapton E5 0LF

Very nice backstreet local which has evolved along with its neighbourhood. It was previously the Priory Tavern and then the Eclipse. Built in the 1860s, it was redone in 1935 and is on Camra's Regional Inventory of Real Heritage Pubs because much of its interwar interior has survived, including a two-room layout, a circular ceiling feature with concealed lighting (which looks much more modern), wood panelling, bar-back and counter, fireplace. Plenty of weekly entertainments.

Slice of Blue

43 Lower Clapton Road, Clapton E5 0NS

Used to be Fitzgerald's (formerly The Elephant's Head) which closed in 2012. The upper floors have been converted to flats with an A4 use retained on the ground floor by planning condition. The current incarnation is a pizza bar. Pizza companies Firezza and Santa Maria have teamed up to provide a range of pizza's,including vegan, with craft beers on tap and in bottles

Mermaid

181 Clarence Road, Clapton E5 8EE

Primarily a wine bar serving Camden Town beers on Keg. Reopened in June 2014 having been closed since 2009. Now renamed The Mermaid.

Star By Hackney Downs

35 Queensdown Road, Clapton E5 8NN

Renamed from the Three Sisters and refurbished in 2013. They describe themselves as "showcase for Hackney’s talented creatives". Sister pub to the Star of Kings Cross being operated by the Electric Star group.

London Tavern

92 Rendlesham Road, Clapton E5 8PA

A keg only pub which retains some original Charrington's features. The current family bought the freehold from Punch Taverns in 2014 and planned to demolish the pub to replace with flats in 2016 but a local ACV nomination from the neighbourhood made the owner think again. The future is uncertain but this pub is packed with potential and is an area which suffered heavy pub losses over the last few years.

Royal Sovereign

64 Northwold Road, Clapton E5 8RL

One-bar pub with collection of regulars' ties cut whilst being worn. Open brickwork on most walls. Darts and pool. Children's outdoor area and garden with fish pond and aviary. Snacks at all times.

Anchor & Hope

15 High Hill Ferry, Clapton E5 9HG

One of Fuller's smallest pubs, on the bank of the River Lea and dating from about 1850. Refurbished a couple of years ago, it has one bar with wood panelling and a dartboard at the rear, with a wood fire and bar at the front. Drinkers include wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers, boaters and locals. Barbecues in summer, it is worth seeking out. Featured in 2017 film Anchor & Hope includes the landlord as an extra!

Crooked Billet

84 Upper Clapton Road, Clapton E5 9JP

Refurbished in July 2013 retaining the wood panelling but now a single room. The 4-5 cask ale focus on local beers from breweries such as Redemption, Five Points and East London. Large garden with a number of comfortable seating alcoves.

Princess Of Wales

146 Lea Bridge Road, Clapton E5 9RB

Large one bar pub broken into multiple areas with a mixture of seating including a cosy settee in front of a stove. There is outside seating by the side of the River Lea and the Lea Valley Walk. Pub is close to the Lea Valley Ice Centre .Now part of the Geronimo division of Young’s, this pub has gone more upmarket. The beer range varies but this usually includes something from Young's . This was the one Young's pub in the East End that did not revert to Whitbread.

Clapton Hart

231 Lower Clapton Road, Clapton E5 8EG

This multi-roomed Antic pub is a real oasis. Eight handpumps serve a changing range of ales, mostly from small breweries. Staff are helpful, with tasters readily offered. The interior could be described as shabby chic, with an assortment of furniture and bric-a-brac. No TV in one room, though there is wi-fi. Wheelchair access is via a ramp that must be asked for.

Crown Inn

Clapton, Clapton BA3 4EB

Simple and friendly, this country pub serves a small hamlet a couple of miles outside Midsomer Norton. Summer 2020 - the pub freehold is currently on the market as the owner is retiring due to ill health. Real ale has been discontinued due to low demand.