‘I visited one of the oldest Irish pubs in London’

We head down to the Tipperary, one of the oldest Irish pubs in London. It’s been around since 1605, and serves up a perfect pint of Guiness

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00:00 The Tipperary pub on Fleet Street has reopened to the public after three years of closure

00:08 following repairs and preservation works to the building.

00:13 The Tipperary first opened in 1605 as the Boar's Head and was renamed after it was

00:19 bought by an Irish pub group in the 1800s. With its iconic green paint and Guinness signage,

00:26 there have been claims that the Tipperary is the oldest Irish pub in the capital.

00:37 The wood panelled building was bought by Green King in the 1980s and it was then under private

00:43 ownership for around a decade before closing during the pandemic. But now, thankfully,

00:50 it's opened its doors again for Londoners to head in and grab a pint.

00:55 Outside pub goers stand at the bar and have a chat with the landlord whilst being served

01:00 up a fresh pint of Guinness. My word, it's definitely the best one in the capital.

01:06 This pub feels so Irish but it also feels very much part of London too. It will be the

01:12 first of several new and restored pubs coming into operation over the next few years.

01:20 Chairman of the City of London Corporation Licensing Committee James Tunbridge said that

01:26 the City of London is more than just a place to work, it's a place to socialise and build

01:30 friendships and that's why the protection of pubs like the Tipperary, an asset of both

01:36 community value and historic significance, is a key priority for the City Co-operation.

01:42 For more on pubs around London, what's on and other news from across the capital, head

01:48 to Londonworld.com.

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