Boar's Head Inn, Eastcheap, Medieval tavern in Eastcheap, England
The Boar's Head Inn stood as a two-story timber structure with multiple rooms for dining and accommodation along Eastcheap street in London.
Established before 1537, the original tavern operated until its destruction in the Great Fire of 1666, after which it was rebuilt and continued service until the 1700s.
Shakespeare immortalized this establishment in his Henry IV plays, making it the primary setting for scenes between Prince Hal and Sir John Falstaff.
The location of the former inn now forms part of the approach to London Bridge on Cannon Street, marked by the 1868 neo-Gothic building designed by Roumieu.
The original tavern sign featuring a boar's head remains preserved and displayed at Shakespeare's Globe theatre as a testament to its literary significance.
GPS coordinates: 51.51067,-0.08383
Latest update: June 19, 2025 10:41
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