The Royal Oak

About

Located smack in the centre of the exuberant Columbia Road, The Royal Oak is Bethnal Green’s best loved pub. With its bustling flower market on Sunday, it’s everyone’s favourite place to duck into to escape the big crowds. Do we seem familiar? Thanks to the cool, worn out features dating back to 1923, this cool East London boozer has been used as a filming location for a number of TV series and movie scenes so you may know us from both Kray twins films or the 90’s sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart! The original interior and our awesome team both add to the homely feel, making us your snug neighbourhood hangout and family go-to. While the downstairs bar is a hive of activity, upstairs offers the best Sunday roast in Shoreditch, and only the best of British classics. Expect no-nonsense pub grub and impressive selection on the beer front.

At a glance

• Verified listing
• Typical visit: about 1 hour