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| The Blacksmiths Arms, Rotherhithe. |
Saturday September 10, 2022.
Wandering, as I do, around the streets of London I invariably stumble across a fair few pubs. Many of these I pass by, unless something about it catches my eye. This is what happened when I was walking through Rotherhithe and came across The Blacksmiths Arms.
Beautifully decked out with colourful hanging baskets and potted flowers, I decided to venture inside. Besides, I was thirsty.
And what a wonderful pub it is. Walking inside is like stepping back in time as it still maintains some original fittings and looks every bit the 200+ year old pub.
With its horseshoe bar, dining room at the back, comfortable armchairs and sofas and bar stools, it is a really relaxing place to take a break. There are, also, tables and chairs out front, where you can sit in the fresh air.
There is also a function room that can be hired out for private events.
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| Isle of Thanet plaque. |
The walls are full of photographs, paintings and various pieces of history, concerning the pub and the surrounding area, so there is a lot to peruse as you wait for a meal or sip your drink.
One photo showed Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, sipping a drink at the bar, so I had to do the same.
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| Me standing where Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother once stood. |
The staff were friendly and there were a great selection of ales, lagers and spirits that would appeal to everyone.
This is definitely a place that I would revisit, should I find myself walking through Rotherhithe, again.
