Owl and Pussycat
Redchurch Street · E2This proper East End boozer survived gentrification by doubling down on its roots. Victorian tiles meet craft beer taps while locals argue football with creative types over Sunday roasts.
- Street
- Redchurch Street
- Address
- 34 Redchurch Street, E2 7DP
- Style
- Gastropub
- Price
- ££££
About Owl and Pussycat
The Real Deal
While other pubs got converted into boutique hotels, the Owl and Pussycat stayed gloriously, stubbornly itself. The Victorian interior remains intact with original etched glass and mahogany bar, but the beer selection reads like a craft brewery wish list.
What to Order
The Sunday roast draws queues down Redchurch Street for good reason. On weeknights, pair their legendary scotch egg with a pint of Five Points Pale. The pie of the day changes but never disappoints.
When to Visit
Sunday lunch requires booking weeks ahead. For the authentic experience, slip in on a Tuesday evening when regulars hold court at the bar. The beer garden becomes prime real estate any time the sun appears.
Insider Knowledge
They still ring a proper bell for last orders. The upstairs dining room opens for weekend service only. Cash and cards accepted, but the old-timers prefer notes.
Photo: Ewan-M via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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