Live Music — 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

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.