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Town of Ramsgate, Wapping, E1
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Steve of N21 left this review about Town of Ramsgate
There’s been a pub on this location since the 1460’s and it became known as Ramsgate Old Town in the late 1700’s and later its current identity after the fishermen of Ramsgate who used to land their catches at the Wapping Old Stairs. Although a grade II listed building for its interior, this pub has undergone significant decor makeovers to appeal to the more well heeled customers and tourists who now frequent this area. And although the interior beamed ceiling, dark plank panelling and engraved glass screen are still in situ, they are largely unnoticeable amongst the modern but pleasant enough green and grey interior.
There is clearly a focus on food here but fortunately the beer offering has improved greatly as well in recent years and alongside Doombar, London Pride and Youngs Bitter , a very passable Amber Otter was available.
Still a recommended visit if you are in the area, especially if you visit on a fine weather day and get a seat on the small two level outside drinking area overlooking the river.
On 19th April 2015
- rating: 8
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Malden man left this review about Town of Ramsgate
Long and narrow pub in an historic part of town. Leaded windows to the front and side alley, the rear has a superb river aspect over the Thames. Cream coloured bar midway along, various seating types at square and round tables. Lots of historic information is displayed, for the benefit of all visitors, many tourists find their way here.
Towards the rear you will find a few artifacts, such as an old cash register, Singer sowing machine and so forth, which to be honest appear to be token forays into recent history, I'd say to interest the tourists. Perhap's that's unfair, beer selection was Pride, Youngs Ordinary Bitter, Sharp's Doom Bar and Jenning's Cumberland Ale.
A decent spot, and our first stop on our Wapping stroll.
On 7th March 2010
- rating: 6
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Rex Rattus left this review about Town of Ramsgate
In the way of ales, they had some of the usual suspects on – Pride, Young's Bitter, Doom Bar – but the guest ale was the excellent Jenning's Cumberland Ale, and very good it tasted too. This is a long thin pub leading down to the river at Wapping Old Stairs. It has a long history – Judge Jeffries etc – and it claims to be the oldest pub on the river. But I believe that the Prospect of Whitby just down the road also makes that claim. It's an improvable claim I suspect, like so many such claims involving London pubs.
Nevertheless, this is a real pub although it inevitably gets a number of tourists in. No problem with that, as it seems to have retained its essential character. It's comfortably furnished with normal tables and chairs; no one-armed bandits; and no overly loud music. There is also an attractive large mirror featuring (an etched I believe) representation of Ramsgate Harbour. I quite like this pub; I've been several times before, and no doubt will visit again.
On 6th March 2010
- rating: 8
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john mcgraw left this review about Town of Ramsgate
This is a Gem.Long narrow bar which extends to the Thames next to old Wapping steps. Outside drinking area on two levels overlooking the river ideal for whiling away the long summer days. On the walls are photographs of old Wapping. Sunday roasts and quiz nights. beers on tap on our visit were Adnams and Pride. 10 minutes from Wapping Station
On 30th January 2007
- rating: 10
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