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The Nelsons Head (Closed Permanently)

(4 Ratings)
Local pub with quirks and queers

An attractive, intimate and kinda alternative corner space on the outskirts of trendy Shoreditch, this traditional pub was reinvented in 2007 by Farika Skilton and Patrick Black, who hang saleable art works and ceremonially change certain aspects of the decor every few months. Housed in a corner Tudor building, the pub attracts locals, artists and music people, and tends to go especially gay at the weekend. Sunday's 9am start captures not only plant and flower hounds from gay-appeal and immediat...

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Hours
Mon to Wed 4pm—11pm
Thu to Sat 3pm—midnight
Sun 9am—11pm



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Reviews

blueyes16
blueyes16
Over a year ago

dishy bar staff

Nice and homely and friendly so keep it up nelson


freshlyroasted
freshlyroasted first review First to Review
Over a year ago

nice

nice little bar - quietly trendy crown - not many tourists - a favourite


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