Friday on my mind
Drinking at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
I like this pub.
It is something of an institution on Fleet Street. As the sign outside the entrance ostentatiously states, it was rebuilt in 1667 (after the great fire, in case you don't recognise the date: see previous blogs) and has tried, and mostly succeeded, to hang on to its distinguished heritage.
Nooks and crannies abound, there are fireplaces, plenty of dark wood, there's not a right angle in the place etc etc. Over the years, the clientele has had an equally distinguished and colourful past, but now that the journalistic tradition that was Fleet Street has passed, this pub is really one for the tourists. The usual Sam Smith's offering is competently served and for some pub-goers, this may be a drawback - not everybody likes Sam Smith's provender.
SM
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Siggy (23.2.07 20:10) I have been there- you are right! |
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hackette (28.2.07 12:31) The London Press Club still holds its monthly gatherings at the Cheese, so journalists still drink there. |
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Strandman (2.3.07 09:21) Any idea of whic day? |
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hackette (2.3.07 10:21) The first Thursday of the month usually - so we were there last night. |
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blue lantern / Website (5.12.07 19:50) Would have liked to have a drink there in the 16th century, just for the ambience. I guess women were not allowed at that time. |
