The Lord Clyde

When you step through the door of The Lord Clyde, you will find yourself a world away from theme pubs. Instead, you will find traditional decor featuring gleaming brass and handsome mirrors, walls lined with prints and photographs, including the official Coronation portrait of Her Majesty The Queen over the fireplace.

The Lord Clyde is tucked away right at the heart of the ancient Borough, where 2,000 years ago the original Roman road ran north to the city of Londinium. Even surronding street names will give a flavour of our historical associations: Tabard, Little Dorrit, Copperfield, Pickwick, Mint, Quilp, Lant, Weller and Marshalsea.

The licencee's and The Lord Clyde itself add some history into the area. An inn has stood on the site of The Lord Clyde for over 300 year. The present building, with its unique faience facade of glazed coloured earthenware tiles, today remains all but exactly as rebuilt in 1913. Also the Fitzpatrick family have been at the helm of the pub for 50 years, spanning three generations. In 1956, Denis and Molly took over the tenancy, to which their son Micheal succeeded in 1975. The pub in now in the hands of Michaels son Martin and the warm hospitality, fine ales and hearty home cooked food that have become a family tradition for 50 years are still going strong today.