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Old China Hand

Bar Pub

👍👍 Reopened this evening (4th Feb ‘23), we had a magic evening drinking great beer, wine and cider and playing darts in the back room. The staff are new all and coming to terms with serving in a pub, but are friendly and attentive while creating a lovely atmosphere. A star of a pub. People often mention selection, great, drinks, staff, darts, friendly, beers, beer, Great, good,


Address

8 Tysoe St, London EC1R 4RQ, United Kingdom

Website

www.noordinarypub.com

Contact

+44 20 7278 7678

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (454 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 5 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 5 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 5 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: selection (11) great (10) drinks (10) staff (9) darts (7) friendly (7) beers (7) beer (6) Great (6) good (6)
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  • 5/5 William R. 1 year ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Reopened this evening (4th Feb ‘23), we had a magic evening drinking great beer, wine and cider and playing darts in the back room. The staff are new all and coming to terms with serving in a pub, but are friendly and attentive while creating a lovely atmosphere. A star of a pub.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julius B. 2 months ago on Google • 216 reviews New
    Great pub, fiercely independent, stocks products from independent producers, and has a great selection. Brilliant landlady running the show. Good spot to watch the rugby.

  • 5/5 Carl A. 6 years ago on Google
    This is a nice little pub with a lot of beat up heavy wooden tables and wood beams that give it an old world feel. We went on a Saturday night around 8 pm, and it was totally dead. The very friendly bartender said they get a big after work crowd on Thursday and Friday, but otherwise it's quiet. There was a huge selection of bottled beer and a good selection of beer on draft, as well as a good selection of hard liquor. The bartender was happy to let us sample stuff before ordering, and knowledgeable about what was on offer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick K. 9 months ago on Google • 129 reviews
    Very different to other pubs in the area, ever changing ales and beers and great staff too. I love that you can bring your own pizza too.

  • 5/5 Darcy T. 2 months ago on Google • 79 reviews New
    Lovely little spot, quaint and friendly.

  • 5/5 WH S. 1 year ago on Google • 55 reviews
    One of my favourite (local) pubs in London. Lovely owner and her staff. Great vibe. A decent selection of beer and other drinks.

  • 5/5 Joe B. 5 years ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Quirky, fun little place with good drinks, board games & dart boards. The proprietor Rowena is lovely, if she's in make sure you take the time to have a chat. No food but you can bring your own or order in pizza

  • 5/5 William C. 7 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    My favourite pub in London, unapologetically different to the usual brewery-owned "gastro" pubs. An incredible range of beers and ciders from all four corners of the United Kingdom, served by welcoming and chatty staff who are passionate about their pub and the drinks they serve. A real treasure

  • 5/5 Marcus J. 3 months ago on Google • 27 reviews New
    Great local: great range of beers, books and board games to have a cute evening. Will be returning soon

  • 5/5 James F. 5 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    I love The Old China Hand. You walk in and it is like an escape from London. Dart boards for a social game or two and excellent decor. A great place.

  • 5/5 Kezia W. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I came with a group of friends to the Old China Hand for the first time this weekend for my birthday. The best Pub in London with really great drinks! We had a fantastic time playing darts and the owner and bar staff could not have been nicer, they were so accommodating and friendly which created a lovely atmosphere through the whole pub - I am planning my next trip back already!

  • 4/5 Hanadi R. 9 years ago on Google
    Quite high prices for common drinks, but a nice atmosphere. Great place to spend a quite night out, and the ping pong table, darts board, and board games are a nice touch. Cozy, and especially busy around 9 onwards, but it has a 2am license which is convenient.

  • 5/5 Mark M. 7 months ago on Google
    No food, just drinks. Good selection of draught drinks. Friendly service.

  • 5/5 Yair V. 8 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Perfect place with a huge variety of good beers - all from local small breweries. BYOF.

  • 4/5 Nikola B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice little privately owned pub which a good vibe and also open slightly later than others in the area. Was only here for an hour but enjoyed the vibe and the drinks.

  • 5/5 Ferenc T. 4 years ago on Google
    Found this pub on a Saturday afternoon and we could play some ping pong straight away. Friendly and welcoming staff!

  • 5/5 Joe F. 4 years ago on Google
    by far the best pub in the area. great selection of craft beers, plus a whole upstairs area dedicated to darts, table football and table tennis. football table could definitely use replacing though!

  • 5/5 Ivan N. 4 years ago on Google
    I discovered this place by chance on a regular Saturday afternoon when I was just meeting some friends in Clerkenwell. It has darts and table tennis. Wide variety of taps and friendly staff. The music is low so you can chat without needing to raise your voice. It has cozy decorations and the heaviest wooden furniture I've seen in a while. Pay a visit to discover more.

  • 5/5 Robert E. 5 years ago on Google
    Great selection of bottled UK beers and a decent choice on tap. Darts and other pub games and never a wait to play makes this place great. Bring your own food or order in, they don’t mind.

  • 5/5 Rhys C. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely neighbourhood pub with a great selection of British drinks and it’s quiet enough to have a conversation. Great atmosphere with games and a piano that is played quite often. Bar staff and the owner are very friendly and knowledgable about the drinks on offer.

  • 5/5 Neil W. 4 years ago on Google
    A gorgeous little bar with a lot of character and knowledgeable staff who will recommend you exactly the kind of beer you want even when you're not particularly in the mood for beer. They also do darts and ping pong upstairs which is a good reason to go back with more friends.

  • 5/5 Liz S. 5 years ago on Google
    I loved this pub. The lady owners are charming & friendly. Let me taste a selection of their English white wines before l chose the one l wanted. I loved the tables & chairs. Chunky & heavy, but very unique & in keeping with the pub. It doesn't look like a pub from the outside, but l hope l can find it again. I'll be telling my friends to go there. Loved it.

  • 5/5 Daniel H. 4 years ago on Google
    Unique and quaint local pub with darts and snooker tables and lots of charm/character. Also you can bring your own pizza so it's a winner all round.

  • 5/5 Parvinder M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic pub, great selection of beers and even had the opportunity to try England's first ever Trappist ale here! Highly reccomend

  • 5/5 SiLVER K. 4 years ago on Google
    Don’t talk🤫 Only drink🥂


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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