Situated directly opposite the Imperial War Museum, this pub was well known to Charlie Chaplin and his family. Indeed it was in this pub that Chaplin saw his father suffering from the advanced stages of dropsy, brought on by alcohol excess, which killed him at the age of 37. There is a small snug area called Chaplin’s Bar. This is something of a gastropub, with the emphasis on free range and ethically sourced products. Original cast iron pillars still survive in here, and there is a nice tiled splash around the bar counter. Became a freehouse in June 2023, offering three cask ales and up to 10 beers on tap, mainly from London breweries.