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Simmons Farringdon, London

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105 Charterhouse Street, Farringdon, London, EC1M 6HR (View on Google Map)
(020) 3909 5271
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

Following the building being renovated it has reopened as a Simmons bar. Bottled beer

The pub, which was rebuilt in its current form in 1871, was until 1952 known as the Red Cow. This may explain the cow head motifs to each end of the fascia.

Historic Interest

Local Listing:- Derived 17th Century style. Four storey yellow stock brick and stucco.

Information for this venue is provided by the East London & City Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Smithfield Tavern
Local Authority
Islington
Last updated
06/11/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
Charterhouse Street Light Bar Ltd
Freehold owner
Ares Properties Ltd
Pub ID
ELC/14666
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable
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