Pub Club
Old Doctor Butler's Head
Four centuries of cask ales and classic fare in a Moorgate alley
Old Doctor Butler’s Head is a historic City pub on Masons Avenue, named after King James I’s court physician. Expect cask ales, wines, cocktails and restaurant-standard food, with outdoor seating in the bustling alley.
2 Masons Ave, London EC2V 5BT, UK
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Inside
Scarlet curtains, cask ales and a long City history
The traditional interior pairs wooden detailing with scarlet curtains and red leather seats. Shepherd Neame cask ales are a major draw, alongside international lagers, wines and cocktails. Screens show football and other live sport, including midweek games.
The kitchen
Pub classics and seasonal restaurant-style cooking
The kitchen serves traditional pub classics in the bar, with more elegant, seasonal dishes in the restaurant. Menus include options such as steak, pie, sandwiches, burgers and chips, with vegetarian choices available. The pub also offers Thai dishes and food is served Monday to Friday.
Come for
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Four centuries of Moorgate history, named after King James I’s court physician, with scarlet curtains and red leather seats
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Shepherd Neame cask ales, including Spitfire, alongside world wines, international lagers and cocktails
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Restaurant-standard food spans steak, pie, sandwiches, burgers, chips, Thai dishes and vegetarian choices, served Monday to Friday
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An outdoor seating area in the bustling alley, with authentic beer barrels, plus screens for midweek football and live sport
Visit
Old Doctor Butler's Head
Open Monday and Tuesday 12:00–22:00, Wednesday 12:00–23:00, and Thursday and Friday 11:00–23:00. Closed Saturday and Sunday; food is served Monday to Friday 12:00–20:00.
Today · Closed
- Monday
- midday–10pm
- Tuesday
- midday–10pm
- Wednesday
- midday–11pm
- Thursday
- 11am–11pm
- Friday
- 11am–11pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
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