Smithfield · the City of London
The Fox and Anchor
The market's traditional early-opener
- Address115 Charterhouse Street, Smithfield, EC1M 6AA
- Phone020 7250 1300
- Websitefoxandanchor.com
- OwnershipPart of Young's
About The Fox and Anchor
A Victorian Smithfield Market pub, historically open from the early hours for market traders, now known for its full-works breakfast.
The Fox and Anchor has served Smithfield Market's traders since the Victorian era, traditionally opening early to catch night-shift workers finishing up. It keeps its original tiled frontage and pub features, with a boutique hotel now tucked upstairs, and its 'City Boy Breakfast' — a full fry-up that traditionally ends with a pint of Guinness — has become a minor institution.
On tap
Young's ales, and a pint of Guinness to finish the breakfast, if tradition is followed.
Food
A full English breakfast menu alongside more usual pub dishes.
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- The Old Red CowA serious beer list opposite Smithfield station
- Craft Beer CoOne of the pubs that started London's craft beer scene
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