The Ten Bells

I paused between trains as its only 10 minutes walk from Liverpool Street station. Good range of beer nice atmosphere.

Great pub.. with amazing food. The burgers are amazing...great service and atmoshere..and the history of Jack the Ripper surrounding it is intriguing.. definitely worth a visit..

Found the place by chances on the way home from a gig where a friend had mentioned the place so decided I better pop in for a pint or 2 before my train. Would definitely come back again when in the area.

Nice pub in a popular area, and the outdoor area with standing tables is a great spot for people watching under the canopy, surrounded by pleasant outdoor plants. Service is decent enough with a good range of drinks, and prices sensible for the setting. If you want a drink with friends it’s a decent choice.

I only had a Red Reaper (cranberry juice and ginger ale) since it was hot outside, so I can't speak to the food, but it was a great so on the Jack the Ripper tour and is supposed to be one of the most haunted bars in England if that is your thing. If not, it's still a lovely and historic bar to visit. The only spirits you are likely to see are the ones on tap. The staff were charming and the vibe of the place pleasant and upbeat. You can tell people have enjoyed visiting this pub for centuries.

We had great time and some good drinks at the pub. The service was a little slow, but it was also quite busy.

Lots of history here. One of Jack the Ripper victims was seen drinking in this pub prior to the fatal meeting with him in 1888. Literally Jack the Ripper hunting territory.

An excellent choice of beers, of which I participated in one. There are no qualms about the quality of the beers purchased, but after taking out a second mortgage to pay for them, it left a bitter taste in my mouth. There is nothing special about the building. It could be any spit and sawdust pub in London. The staff were very pleasant, and thankfully good humoured after my colleague split a drink over the second mortgage card reader

This was a fun bar to visit, we learned about it during the Jack the Ripper tour and was told it had some original decor inside and had to check it out. It was two stories with cocktails upstairs and other drinks downstairs. The bartenders were friendly and enjoyable to socialize with. I was not a fan of the cocktails that I tried, they had a variety of margarita options but just wasn't the same as one from Texas. Overall fun pub/bar experience.

We had a drink here after the Jack The Ripper tour. The service was fast and the beer was good. The atmosphere was welcoming and fun. They are known for having great ciders too.

I wanted to visit this spot because of its connection to Jack the Ripper. I was a little disappointed because when we arrived, only the lower bar was open. However, I still had a five star experience. I got a beer on tap that the bartender suggested. The bartenders were incredibly personable and helpful. I would absolutely recommend stopping in if you're in the area!

Very nice little pub with a lot of history. The bartender was very helpful selecting a beer for someone in our group who doesn't normally drink.

We visited during Pub Quiz night and got a table upstairs. Only Ł2 to play and so much fun. Great drinks and very personable staff. The place is small, but it is charming and inviting.

Cool pub to grab a pint in with a lot of history. Visiting from Baltimore, our local friend took us here as she has had many pints post work here. she showed us the old tiles and stories of her time there. She said it was one of the places that Jack the Rippers last victims was seen as well. I loved the old tiles matched with the new tile design. Fabulous!

I, as many others, came here to have a pint drawn in by the history of the place. Jack the Ripper was known to drink here and it has direct links to 2 of his victims. About a 5 minute walk from the Aldgate East Tube Station, Ten Bells is a tiny little pub. We walked up and there were actually more patrons standing in front of the place with their drinks then seated inside! Interesting mix of people here. It was mostly a "hipster" crowd with some elderly folks mixed in. lol We snagged a barstool and enjoyed a couple of pints! The prices were alright. Not too expensive, but not cheap either. If I remember correctly, it was somewhere between 5 and 6 GBP per pint. Staff was friendly enough, but they were busy. There were also some very cool and interesting murals on the wall. Definitely has its own unique and distinct vibe to it. It was fairly brief, but I am glad I stopped by and checked the place out. 3 stars. A-Ok.

We took our own personal tour of the Jack the Ripper. Which is incredibly fascinating for us. I'm sure the paid tours are great. But we enjoyed doing our own thing at our own pace. And that led us to a stop at the Ten Bells bar. This was the first thing we did when we got to London since it was getting later. By the time we made it here, we visited all of the victim locations. So we thought this would be a great spot to hang out. I was able to experience my first true "pub experience" with tons of people hanging out outside. The staff was awesome and it wasn't too expensive. Knowing this place had history with Jack the Ripper made it even better. It wasn't too crowded and served the purpose we needed. Definitely a good stop if you end up doing your own tour.

Great location, great variety of drinks. This bar is older than the United States of America, which is crazy to think about. I'm pretty sure the barstools they use are from the original bar in 1666, otherwise I really love the decor and atmosphere. I know there is an upstairs bar as well, but it was closed when I was there. The bartender was very sweet. I told her to just make me whatever drink she felt like making, and she made me a Roseanne. I know there was champagne in it, maybe some vodka too. It was delicious! If I lived in London this bar would definitely be a regular stop for me.

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So here's the thing with London pubs. They are all pretty much the same, but usually have some amazing story attached. The Ten Bells is no exception. This place is over 300-hundred years old and is also the last place that Jack the Ripper's first victim was seen alive. Yeah buddy, this bar is located in the same area as the Jack The Ripper murders, a neighborhood called White Chapel. How's that for some history? The bar is actually very beautiful with some great artwork on the walls, gold on the ceiling, and super friendly bartenders. It's a full bar, so if you're looking for a proper pint or just a cocktail, then The Ten Bells is the spot. They even made my wife, who is pregnant, a tasty mocktail so she felt like she was able to party too! There's no food here, but this spot is also right across the street from an awesome market and foodie filled heaven, The SpitalFields Market. Ten Bells and Jack the Ripper. Party on!

A must visit when in the Spitalfields area. The old haunt of Jack the Ripper, it is said. A lovely, quaint, old pub. Nothing seems to have changed in here except a modernised tiled picture of a modern Spitalfields to compliment the older tiled mosaic on the other wall. Very friendly service from the bar staff. I commented on the blood stains on the ceiling to my partner. I have a vivid imagination as she said it was rust

I reserved the 2nd floor lounge this week for a small get together and it was just perfect! Nice views, friendly service, small tea lights upon arrival, easy catered small bites, private bar, private toilet and easy connect for your own music Would absolutely come back here for my next event and recommend for yours! Also come here every now and then for a quick pint, great downstairs space and right by all the Spitalfields market eats!

My cousin took me to The Ten Bells for a pint, selling me on the "Jack The Hipster" angle...uh Ripper, sorry. I liked the place. We drank beer. It was fun. 4 stars.

Great after work pub before heading over for some Indian food over on Brick Lane. Enjoy!

Myself and my husband ended our night London tour here and really enjoyed this bar. From its creepy vibe to its yummy drinks, it did not disappoint. I really encourage that you have your drinks on the second floor rather than the first floor (it's not as busy), both our bartenders were attentive and sweet. Highly recommend this bar!

Ten Bells is a pretty good English pub that I visited over the weekend. There are two floors of action here with the first floor being the usual pub scene and an upstairs that is a little more cozy, more like a large living room with a bar attached to it. The place was super busy on our visit, but everyone is friendly from the door staff to the bartenders. Also, even though it was a zoo at the bar, the bartenders were very professional and turned around drinks very quickly. There are several good restaurants in the shopping center across the street, so I recommend going here before or after dinner for drinks.

Came here for drinks on a Monday Night. It was a charming place with some history. It apparently is a place where Jack the Ripper used to hang out, so there's lots behind this place. It has also been around for centuries (according to what I've read since 1753). The drinks were stiff and the staff were nice - would recommend this place!

Went simply for the history of the Whitechapel neighborhood (of Jack the Ripper infamy.) It's a tiny little pub (the upstairs bars weren't open when we went.) Seating was limited. The staff was friendly. Beer was decent. Music selection was super rando...but a tableful of middle aged women really seemed to enjoy it. I guess I expected more than the smoke-stained ceiling and aging interior. Cool to say we went, but it wasn't anything to write home about.

The Ten Bells is located on Commercial Street and is a traditional pub stretching over 3 floors, serving beers, ales, wines and cocktails. On a Wednesday evening there was a nice buzz as they were fairly busy and the nice weather meant people were spilling out on to the pavement. There was one table for 2 which we grabbed while one of us waited in the queue to be served. The service is prettttty slow however when we finally got served the lady was really friendly. I went for their homemade earl grey gin with tonic which was very refreshing and added a nice touch that it wasn't your usual Gordon's. The ale choice on tap is limited and costs just under £5. The place isn't anything special, with a rustic decor but is not offensive either. I'll be back for a weekend drink when in the area.

Our team works in a restaurant near by and every Sunday we come by and have a pint or two, this time we did the same but one of us is a lightweight so they said they won't serve until that person leaves. We asked him to leave and he did so, and even when he left the italian bartender girl was super rude with me eventhough I spoke to her calmly and asked what's the problem? We were not causing commotion or making anyone feel uncomfortable so there was no need to be so disrespectful and rude. I'm very insulted and purely won't come back there because of her behaviour.

Being the morbid weirdo that I am, I was always interested in visiting The Ten Bells just because of its ties to Jack the Ripper. So, I was ridiculously excited when I found out that the Jack the Ripper walking tour in London ended here at The Ten Bells. Experiencing it was another story. We had to wait 20 minutes just to get in because there was approximately 1,073 people shoved into this tiny little place. When we finally did get in, it was dark, dirty and there were WAY too many people touching me (I have personal space issues :P) We weren't able to get a seat anywhere, so we had to just hover around the bar, being jostled while trying to drink. The drinks were okay, the service was okay...but the noise was a bit much. I will say I kinda like the decor and the general feel of the place...but it wasn't spectacular. So seriously, what's the big deal??

'The Ten Bells' is a slightly dilapidated pub located on Commercial Street, just in front of Spitalfields and the big White Chapel. The outside of the building clearly needs a brand new coat of paint, but then again, this pub was already alive during the late 1880's so maybe we can forgive it for that. Located right in the middle of Jack the Ripper's favourite haunts, it is believed that he might have met one of his victims here. The inside only contains one room, but is fairly cozy with a couple of armchairs and sofas. It is perhaps best to venture there on a warm day when you will be able to take your pint out to the front stairs of the white chapel or stay on the pavements. With a lot of imagination and minus the indie-styled East London crowd and the DJ booth, it is perhaps still possible to feel the pub's exciting history. The old tiles on the walls provide a good reminder, popping out in their Dickensian way. I always enjoy this pub and its crowd, but if you are part of the bitter group of people who believe that the East End is getting its soul ripped out by the trendy hipsters, perhaps this is not the place for you.

Great location: check. Trendy crowd: check. Reasonably priced drinks: check. Seems like the Ten Bells remember most ingredients for a successful pub, except one crucial ingredient: atmosphere. I don't know what it is exactly, but Ten Bells lacks some kind of character, soul, which is what a successful pub (especially in the East) is all about. I've been here a few times and always leave a little more empty than when I arrived. Don't get me wrong, it's pleasant, staff are amicable but that's where it ends. There are plenty of other bars in Shoreditch that are far more fun.

Interesting little pub. The first I visited whilst in London. Supposedly a couple of Jack The Ripper's victims somehow met up there prior to being murdered. Maybe this was a popular pub during those times. It seemed pretty busy the afternoon we went. It's across the street from the Spitalfields so we warmed up here with a couple of beers. The place seemed kinda creepy but I don't know why until I Googled it when I got back to the hotel that night. The staircase down to the ladies was kinda scary. The bartender was cool. He didn't really check up on us or anything. Just served us our beer and kept doing his thing. I was just excited cause it was my very first pub in London. I had a Camden Hells Lager, which was from the tap and very tasty. I asked the bartender if it was brewed locally and he said it came from Northern London which was just a few miles away. I think this pub is a-okay but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit when I come back. There are so many more to try!

Just being in the pub gave you that eerie feeling. Don't get me wrong its a great place to meet up with friends. The history behind it is what has the mind wonder 300 year old pub. The service here is awesome. I enjoyed the time there and some of the locals trying to get our hair to stick up. A must try if you can get some free time.

My friend hired the top room of this pub for his 30th birthday. It has a cozy grandad's living room feel to it and is quite small which makes for a nice intimate party. It has its own wc and bar/cupboard where you can get a small selection of drinks so you don't even need to leave and join the riffraff downstairs. As part of the party he ordered some bar snack style food and in the spirit of fairness I tried it all and it was all very tasty. Special mention goes out the to the scotch eggs which were particularly tasty. The birthday boy was allowed to use his own playlist to keep the par-tay on theme.That along with the size of the place and also the company made it a lively little party and a nice way to bring in your third decade.

Another East End establishment with a tenuous claim to the Jack the Ripper. Allegedly Jack came here to wet his whistle during his days of bloodthirsty carnage and, judging from the interior and exterior of the building, they haven't refurbished since this time. The Ten Bells is located just across the road from the ever popular, and increasingly corporate, Spitalfield market and just up the road from the haven of London fashionistas, Brick Lane. As such most of the clientele here are a bit trendy and would probably baulk at the idea of giving the place a few licks of paint. That said I quite like the place itself, they have a decent range of drinks on offer and I found the staff to be quite friendly during the week. In spite of its location it's not the rip-off you'd expect and drinks are reasonably priced. Probably best to avoid the place on weekends but otherwise The Ten Bells is a decent spot for a quiet pint.

The Ten Bells has enough history to draw us in for a drink but the real gem was the security guard Barry. Barry is the man! Talk about one of the best experiences we had had while in London! You can't go to London without meeting the greatest man ever at The Ten Bells. He is so kind and knowledgeable made us feel at home. We went back several times just because we wanted to see Barry. If management reads this please give Barry some recognition.

What was once a haunt for prostitutes soon to be devoured by Jack the Ripper is now a haunt for hipsters soon to devour anything that is authentic about London. The ambience IS pretty cool here, and its definitely worth visiting (especially on one of the Jack the Ripper walking tours). The selection is nothing extra...but not bad. But you will, be surrounded by people much hipper than you... beards and selvedge jeans like nothing you'd see outside of Brooklyn.

An old pub, situated opposite the old Spitalfields Market, which is famous for the misfortune of hosting Jack the Ripper and one of his victim's for a night. I have often been bewildered when observing the crowds of people including women, who have gone on a tour of the glamourised murder trail of the notorious 'Ripper', as I sit inside having a pint. Still it makes for interesting viewing. The pub is a single room, with some sofa's, tables and chairs that and a small wooden DJ booth. The most noticeable feature of the pub is the tiles that make up one of the side walls. The beer is alright, and the atmosphere good and if you are ever in the mood to contemplate human's strange behaviour then it is an ideal spot to have a beer and wait for the line of tourists to come in and gawp through the window. Who knows, maybe you will sit where he did?

We went to Spitalfields Market, and then dropped by this pub around opening time. While they weren't open for another hour or so, we hung around, knowing we wouldn't be back that way for the rest of the afternoon. We didn't eat at that time because we were on a tight schedule, but I sort of wish we had since many people said the food was good. Of Jack the Ripper fame, this pub is famous for allegedly being the last place Annie Chapman was seen before she went missing. Mary Kelly, another of the Ripper's victims, was known to use the outside of the pub as a basis for meeting clients. The pub itself has been around since the mid-18th century, with its original location actually being on a site known as 12 Red Lion Street, which is a few metres from its present location. It's been in its current location since 1851, and has also gone through several name changes usually in relation to the changing number of bells: Eight Bells Alehouse (1755) and Jack the Ripper (from 1976-1988) are two names of particular interest. While it was called the Jack the Ripper in the 70s-80s, they ended up changing due to public outcry and a long campaign run against it from Reclaim the Night. They thought it was wrong to glorify Jack the Ripper, and his killing of women. I can admire that sentiment. It's a tri-level pub, with a Downstairs Bar, Upstairs Bar, and Lounge. The interior is gorgeous, with original Victorian tiles, and even colorful blue and white floral tiles. A mural titled "Spitalfields in Ye Olden Time: Visiting a Weaver's Shop," depicting the purchase of silk from weavers is inside, and it's a lovely slice-of-life piece from Victorian times. It's interesting being in here. In America, we disrespect the dead, especially infamous situations like H.H. Holmes, but throughout the area, there was nary a whisper of Jack the Ripper; you REALLY had to look. Not in Spitalfields Market, not in surrounding pubs or maps. Even inside the pub, all you'll really find is some information written on the menu depicting a bit of history, and a long list of potential suspects during the time that included Lewis Carrol, "a sailor, a monkey and... a woman." They tried to be tasteful in the exploration of their past, and I think they achieved that. THE VERDICT: While England definitely doesn't lack for beautiful Victorian-era pubs, this one is not only a stunning example of Victorian craftsmanship, but a place that is famous for both Jack the Ripper and the Kray Twins. These associations make it a pub with dark, gilded edges. If you're a fan of historical, Victorian-era pubs, or you have an interest in such macabre fascinations as Jack the Ripper, this pub is definitely a place to check out. The renovations that were done by the most recent owner make it a beautiful and worthwhile place to stop by for a pint.

Classic London bar. I LOVED all the old tile on the walls, and the service is easy. This was a great place to meet up with a friend, have a drink and chat. Plus it's super close to Brick Lane, so it's the perfect place to grab a drink after dinner (or a great place to grab a drink before!)

It took me a while to actually find this restaurant, and it was kind of fun getting there. I had to ask someone behind the bar of the 10 Bells to point me in the right direction. The entrance is at the back of the pub through a door marked 'Private'. It's not exactly the same as going through a phone booth (PDT) or a fridge (Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town), but it still felt pretty cool! Once up the stairs, the dining room is lovely - really airy and very shabby chic. Lots of Hendricks (my favourite) bottles dotted around with red candles dripping down, large silver candelabras at both ends of the room (I almost lost some hair as I didn't notice they were lit in the daylight), fab neon signs and even a neon fire in the fireplace. The view is pretty good too - through the large sash windows you can spy on the goings on in Commercial Street. I was greeted by around five very friendly chaps, all in blue stripy aprons. There were only two of us dining and I was the first. I was shown to our table in the corner by a window, which afforded me a great view of the dining room. It's not large and there are very few smaller tables, so we were sharing with a couple of rather cute guys who came in later on (and took our recommendation to have the lamb). This used to be a pop-up restaurant and the idea was that it would only run for three months. It was so successful that the stint turned into six months, and now it's ongoing. The menu is no longer a set tasting menu, and I really do appreciate having a choice. It is divided up into snacks (we had the caramelised onion with raw aubergine puree), starters (we shared the raw mackerel), mains (we both had the lamb) and puddings (we shared the cheese and I had a coffee). The food was absolutely sublime. My favourite was the mackerel. The menu description was: "Smoked mackerel, pickled melon and green olives" which didn't appeal to me at all when I read it. However, the waiter recommended it and I thought 'what the hell!' Well, I almost kissed that waiter afterwards - it was one of the best dishes I have ever had. It was actually almost raw mackerel in crispy leaves (no idea what type) with melon puree and dots of olive puree. The mix of flavours was unbelievable and the two of us almost fell out over who was to have the third parcel! The waiter also recommended the lamb with anchovy... not two ingredients that I would usually expect to see together, but again, it worked perfectly. The cheese board was superb, the coffee absolutely perfect and the price was very reasonable. I am so glad that this is now a permanent fixture and although it's booked up at least a week or so in advance, I suspect that I shall become a permanent fixture there myself!

This is a trendy kids boozer that plays up its history to pull in the punters - nothing wrong with that just kinda spoils it for regular folk such as the likes of me who just want a quite pint in a nice pub. Now the beer isn't that expensive but it's always hard to find a table and as Evelyn says, at the peril of your own arse do you sit on the sofas. It's quite nice in summer though as you can hang out the front which makes it a nice spot for afternoon drinking. One thing you have to do though is visit the loos...super scary and you can totally feel like someone is still there but not there if you know what I mean!

Ever come across a deceptively uncomfortable sofa? The ten bells is full of them! Throw yourself down with any vigour and expect your spine to be punished as broken springs and hard wooden supports physically rattle their way through your body. Oww! Ow! Ow! The clientele at the Ten Bells belongs to the trendy set, although if I'm honest, a slightly dated trendy set littered with tourists searching out the 'Ripper' spots. Personally I find it a bit grim to seek out a specific bar because it was where a murderer once picked his out victims but if that's your thing then maybe the Ten Bells is for you. I would warn you however that the drinks are fairly overpriced. A beer and a gin and tonic set me back somewhere around £7.50. Had I fallen in love with the place I might have forgiven this but as it was I came away feeling very 'meh'. I've heard that in the Summer the Ten Bells takes on a different vibe and it's a great place to sit outside. Maybe I'll give it another chance then but in the meantime, the tourists can keep it!

The best thing about this place is that it's pretty dark, so you can't see the look of despair in the Shoreditch crowd's eyes. In the grand scheme of things, this place is okay. It's dark, there are a lot of seats and it's not impossible to get served. Downside is the whole Jack the Ripper angle. I wouldn't make it a regular hangout, but it won't kill you to have a drink here.

This pub is so over rated! It is a see and be seen type of place for those who are interested in being a part of the "it" independent crowd. It is so smelly, I went in there to have a pint and then go to have dinner with friend. I went in, there was no space to sit, or stand. The bar was so crowded I thought, ok I'll go have a wee and then get a drink, The loos are so disgusting, they make the ones in Trainspotting look like the ones in the Ritz. Went back upstairs and the bar was still extremely busy, I could not take it. We left, I'm glad, and I wont be back.

Being a bit of a Jack the Ripper fan, I've always wanted to try this place. Situated stone throws away from all the murder sites, the pub had by reputation played up it's historical link by remaining relatively untouched. The interior is basically one big, fairly dark room with a bar to the side and worn looking decor which I think adds to it's charm. Choose your seat carefully though, some are rather deceptive. The prices are pretty good, £12 for two cider black and two jaeger shots suited me and my wallet down to the ground. I wouldn't really call it a local, the crowd is more of the young/artsy crowd and the odd tourist which is alright for me. Drink selection was good, with quite a few foreign beers thrown in. Bonus points. Musics wise, it was pretty indie, though I think it depends on who's working that night as they were keeping it retro with a walkman hooked up to some speakers. My only beef with the place is the toilets....they are...pretty...grim.... The heavey graffitti didn't bother me so much as the hygenie, leaking toilet water in one of the cubicals and lack of toilet seat resulting in assumation of the "hover" position whilst reading "Jack is watching you" on the back of the door in front of me. Nice. Overall, it's a nice quirky pub. I'd go there again but if toilets are your thing, I'd avoid breaking the seal whilst I'm there.

I'm going to have to go with the crowd here. There's the whole Jack the Ripper angle. You'll find more un-lensed glasses and right check trousers than you can shake a stick of 541 that you're going to build your new fixie out of at (hint, guys, the 80s and early 90s/grunge were a bad time for fashion. I lived through it one time already and don't remember it all that fondly). On the upside, it's actually a decent place to have a pint. They've not destroyed it with shiteloads of tat and have just left everything kind of mouldering in place. The staff are pretty helpful and do pour a decent pint, but the tall blond guy needs a thwack and walking papers for trying to pour my guinness in a single go. It'd have been three stars but for that.

Upstairs at the Ten Bells is a surprise contender for best meal in London, Summer 2014. Really. We wandered in here this weekend and were sat immediately at a cute table for two. I have to say, I wasn't expecting creativity from a pub that attracts as many locals as it does tourists, but high fives to the chef for the menu. It was imaginative, fresh, and oh, so good. I started with the scallops which were served in a chicken dashi broth with sweet melon. My boyfriend had crab gnocchi. Both were excellent. It was dead silent as we ate except for the ".....wow this is really good....". For my main, I had an interesting vegetarian dish - crispy leeks served with potatoes and a delicious sharp Irish cheese. Not something I would make for myself, and really happy with the portion size and presentation. My boyfriend enjoyed the lamb which was very tender and flavorful. We skipped the dessert menu (although this too looked good) and enjoyed a few items off the cocktail menu before moving on for the night. Drinks were also delightful. And, the service was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. If I had one gripe, it would be that for very little money they could spif up the upstairs just a little. It's cozy, but it's a little on the shabbier side of chic, so to speak. But all around, highly recommend!

Good atmosphere, good selection of beers and ciders and interesting history (see alicia g's review) but I can't get over how horrible the toilets are. Some might say that the writing on the wall gives the loos character but the fact that it's all mindless tripe, coupled with the doors, taps and dryers that don't work and the stench, all hope of said character is lost. Stay for a drink. Whatever you do, don't drink enough to need to relieve yourself.

There are no 4.5 star reviews but this would have earned that. You would never happen on this place and expect to get an amazing meal here. Like many British pubs, the outside is often thronged with people drinking and smoking. That is totally normal for London. Inside, the first floor pub is kind of punk rock. Not like the homogenized pubs with the standard lettering. The Restaurant is above this bar. You go through the back, towards the Loo, and up some graffiti decorated stairs. Once you arrive at the top you will find an intimate and dark dining room that is suitable for a date or a friendly dinner. The food here is fantastic, but a little pricey. I had Braised Pork Cheek as a starter. Broth was perfect. Great start. Then I had Roast Saddle of Fallow Deer. This is venison. Another winner. If you are in Spitalfields and want to do something other than Hawksmoor, try this place. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

This place is a fantastic example of nearly-indescribable delicious flavours, without a lot of fuss or expense or pretense. This place started as a pop-up and is now here to stay. Now that you can book online, it's a good idea just to make a reservation as soon as you can. This place was recommended by London Eater as their top pick for the year, and it did not disappoint at all. I guess the way I would describe the food is to say that they have a magical way of packing just so much deliciousness into a dish. The food is nicely done, not overly fussy, but why is it that their pork belly or roasted vegetable packs so much more deliciousness than any other? They must have some secret delicious wizardry. We went here for the most amazing dinner. My dining companions enjoyed the amazingly moist fried chicken with pine salt (served on a stunning plate of pine needles), while I had a plate of radicchio and parsley root. For the main course, what I think is the best pork belly I've ever had. And trust me, I've eaten plenty of pork bellies. This one was so soft and full of flavor, I ate the whole thing. Sadly, we were too stuffed for dessert. I hope to be back soon. Gluten free notes: They have plenty of delicious gluten-free dishes. They also made me a fresh-baked gluten free roll!

Being a complete and utter history "nerd", I have wanted to go to The Ten Bells since I read about it in a book about Jack the Ripper. A lot of the internal parts of the pub have been largely untouched since it was built (original tiles, original columns, etc.), so it really does ooze history. And I have to say, apparently stopping in on a Monday afternoon is the way to go, as there were very few people in the place (and only 2 hipsters - YAY!), so it was extremely easy to get a drink and find a seat. The bartender was happy to tell another couple a bit about the history of the Ten Bells while we were there, so my husband and I just sat back at our table, enjoyed our drinks, and listened to them chat. Yes, there is the whole Ripper angle here, but there's also the fact that this is a genuine old pub from the mid-1700s, much older than a lot of places you'd find in the states. So, I loved it. Plus, the tiles on the wall are amazing - the pattern is a little bit dizzying, but they just don't decorate places like this anymore. There's also a mural on one wall that dates back to the late 19th century. The location is great - very close to Spitalfields Market; and the clientele the day we were there was a good mix of locals and tourists. As I love visiting the Market, I can easily see myself stopping back into the Ten Bells again, as long as it's not packed to the brim the next time I happen to be in the area!

Great boozer off Bricklane, Jack the Ripper suposedly frequented the place (it's near Bacon street) and so the Tour stops here also. It gets pretty crowded, there are not many seats and the toilets are dodgy but overall, it is a very charming boozer! Recommend!

It's a rather like a large and dirty hole in the wall, but I still managed to have a great time. Although that might have been due to the fact that we had quite a few drinks and no dinner. The energy of the crowd is great.. very laid back and just generally pretty nice. We spent the first half of the night outside with just about everyone else at the bar. Just being outside, even on a busy street like this is actually really nice. I think it might have to do with the rotten winter we just got through. But, there is a drawback to standing on the pavement, you will get approached by all sort of beggars and promoters and some of them are quite persistent. After a while, we ended up heading inside, but thankfully it wasn't too crowded. The interior is old and a bit rickety, but still quite charming. We were able to snag a table and a few mis-matched chairs. But the chairs served more as a place of storage for gym kits and other such encumbrances while we danced around to great (and sometimes a bit retro) music. One more thing, the toilets are absolutely vile. You can smell them from upstairs and once you enter them, you really do feel like you need to be hosed down with disinfectant. Eww! If it weren't for the toilets I would have given this place a 4.

I had such high hopes for this place--Young Turks acclaim and the pop up was supposed to be amazing. But I was not overly impressed. What really killed it for me was the mains. They were served on very small dark plates so you couldn't see or appreciate the food and what you were eating and it just seemed like you were being cheated with eating a main. I had duck--it was good, but kind of boring. Our dessert came with an ice cream which was half-melted. Overall, this place did not deliver or connect. Big bummer. :(

What can I say, I'm a fan of the Ten Bells, despite the bathroom situation (honestly no better than the majority of the Shoreditch bars) and the tourist appeal, but that could be because I have taken several pictures in front of the Ten Bells sign and I haven't been disturbed by a large tour group while having a pint inside. Maybe things will change if I do. But in the meantime, I can only comment on what I've seen and experienced here and it's been pretty chill. When I've been here it hasn't been crowded and the drinks aren't super cheap but they aren't super expensive either. I like the wallpaper and slightly hipster and decrepit look outside of the shoreditch trend row. We actually spent New Year's Eve '10 here, after not wanting to wait in a 2 hour queue to get into the Big Chill bar or Cafe 101...surprisingly, it wasn't overly crowded, and they were playing fun 20's and 40's music then a little new wave mixed in with hipsters and tourists and locals partying alike. While New Year's Eve is usually a let down, the Ten Bells was actually a fun spot to ring in the bitterly cold New Year in London.