Map shows London’s most haunted pubs to visit this Halloween

These pubs are putting the “boo” in boozer this Halloween Halloween has arrived, and plenty of Londoners will be heading to some of the capital’s eeriest spots. Across the city, a number of pubs have built up reputations for ghostly goings-on, so if you feel like celebrating with a pint and a hint of the supernatural, these famous boozers might be right up your street. Some of these pubs have been around for centuries, and with that comes a long, colourful history — plus, apparently, a few otherworldly visitors.

From flickering lights to full-blown apparitions, the spirits in these places certainly aren’t just the liquid kind. So, grab a drink and raise a glass to London’s most haunted watering holes. Full list of London’s most haunted pubs Nowhere in London is short of tales involving shadowy figures, strange noises in the night, and the occasional poltergeist prank, but here are some of the creepiest stories behind the capital’s spookiest pubs… The Bow Bells, Bow Road A “phantom flusher” is said to haunt this Mile End pub With more than 150 years of history, it was perhaps inevitable that this Mile End boozer would pick up a reputation for a ghostly regular.

According to the owners, a mischievous spirit has been tampering with the plumbing for years. The ghost of The Bow Bells is said to announce itself by flushing the toilet in the women’s bathroom whenever someone steps into the cubicle. Visitors are warned about this strange behaviour by a “beware of the ghost” sign above the bathroom door.

Stories of this toilet-loving spirit go back to 1974, when the landlord held a séance in an attempt to drive out the pub’s so-called “phantom flusher”. When the spirit was asked to show itself, the ladies’ toilet door supposedly flew open with such force that it shattered a glass window. A strong draught with your draught ale, anyone?

Viaduct Tavern, St Paul’s A ghost called Fred is said to haunt this traditional gin palace Dating back to 1875, the Viaduct Tavern is one of the last remaining traditional Victorian gin palaces in London. Situated opposite the Old Bailey, the pub was once a jail, so it’s hardly surprising that its history comes with a paranormal twist. Reports of strange chills and unexplained noises have helped cement its supernatural reputation, but two incidents in particular have made it one of the city’s best-known haunted pubs.

In 1996, the manager was clearing the cellar when the door suddenly slammed shut and the lights went out. He then tried to leave, only to find he couldn’t open the door no matter how hard he pulled. His wife eventually opened it from the outside with no trouble at all.

Perhaps a ghostly prison officer was making the rounds. Then, in 1999, two electricians were working in an upstairs room when one of them, after lifting a section of carpet, felt a freezing tap on the shoulder. To their astonishment, the rolled-up carpet lifted off the floor and dropped back down with a heavy thud.

They only agreed to continue once the manager assured them that the phantom, known as Fred, meant no harm. The Grenadier, Belgravia Visitors stick banknotes to the ceiling to help settle a ghostly soldier’s gambling debt Originally built in 1720 as a mess hall for military officers, The Grenadier now welcomes the general public just off Hyde Park Corner. It was later used to house the Grenadier Guards in recognition of their service at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

Officers drank upstairs, while lower-ranking soldiers socialised and gambled down in the cellar. The pub’s haunted reputation is said to date back to a young soldier named Cedric, who was allegedly beaten to death by his drunken comrades after being caught cheating at cards. Since then, his spirit is believed to have haunted the cellar, with reports of paranormal activity peaking in September, the month thought to mark his death.

People have described sudden icy chills and objects moving or disappearing without explanation. In an effort to settle Cedric’s card debt, customers have taken to sticking banknotes to the pub’s ceiling — though it seems their donations still haven’t been enough to keep the ghosts of the past at bay. So, would you fancy a drink with the ghost of The Grenadier — or perhaps adding a note to the ceiling to help clear Cedric’s debt?

These pubs are putting the “boo” in boozer this Halloween Halloween is here, and plenty of Londoners will be heading to some of the capital’s eeriest spots. Across London, many pubs have built up reputations for ghostly goings-on, so if you want to mark the occasion with a pint and a touch of the supernatural, these famous boozers might be just the thing. Some have stood for centuries, and with that comes a rich, colourful history — plus, apparently, a few spectral regulars.

From flickering lights to full-blown apparitions, the spirits in these pubs clearly aren’t just the kind you pour into a glass. So, raise a drink and let’s toast to London’s most haunted watering holes. Full list of London’s most haunted pubs No part of London is without its stories of shadowy figures, strange noises in the night and the odd poltergeist prank, but here are some of the most chilling tales behind the capital’s spookiest public houses… The Bow Bells, Bow Road A “phantom flusher” is said to haunt this Mile End pub With more than 150 years of history, this Mile End boozer was always likely to develop a reputation for a ghostly visitor.

According to the owners, a cheeky spirit has been playing tricks with the plumbing for years. The ghost of The Bow Bells is said to announce itself by flushing the toilet in the women’s bathroom whenever someone steps into the cubicle. Visitors are warned about the prankster spirit by a “beware of the ghost” sign above the bathroom door.

Stories of this toilet-loving ghost go back to 1974, when the landlord reportedly held a seance in an attempt to rid the pub of its so-called “phantom flusher”. When the spirit was asked to show itself, the ladies’ toilet door allegedly flew open so violently that it shattered a glass window. A strong draught with your draught ale, anyone?

Viaduct Tavern, St Paul’s A ghost called Fred is said to haunt this traditional gin palace The Viaduct Tavern dates back to 1875 and is one of London’s last remaining Victorian gin palaces. Set opposite the Old Bailey, the pub once served as a jail, so it’s hardly surprising that its history comes with a paranormal twist. Reports of strange chills and unexplained noises have helped cement its spooky reputation, but two stories in particular have made it one of the capital’s best-known haunted boozers.

In 1996, the manager was tidying the cellar when the door suddenly slammed shut and all the lights went out. He then tried to leave, only to find that the door wouldn’t open, no matter how hard he pulled. After calling out, his wife opened it from the outside without any trouble.

Perhaps a ghostly prison officer had decided to make sure no one was going anywhere? Then, in 1999, two electricians were working in a room upstairs when things got even stranger. After they rolled back a layer of carpet, one of them felt an icy tap on the shoulder.

Both men were stunned when the rolled-up carpet lifted off the floor and dropped back down with a heavy thud. They only agreed to keep working after the manager reassured them that the phantom, known as Fred, meant no harm. The Grenadier, Belgravia Guests stick banknotes to this pub’s ceiling to help settle a ghostly soldier’s gambling debt Originally built in 1720 as a mess hall for military officers, The Grenadier now welcomes the general public just off Hyde Park Corner.

It was later used to house the Grenadier Guards in recognition of their service at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Officers drank upstairs, while lower-ranking soldiers gathered in the cellar to drink and gamble. The pub’s haunted reputation is said to date back to a young soldier named Cedric, who was allegedly beaten to death by his drunken comrades after being caught cheating at cards.

His spirit is said to have haunted the cellar ever since, with September — the month he is thought to have died — reportedly being the most active time for ghostly encounters. An icy chill is said to appear without warning, and objects have reportedly vanished or moved in ways that can’t be explained. Customers have even taken to sticking banknotes to the ceiling in an effort to pay off Cedric’s gambling debt, though it seems the total still hasn’t been enough to keep the ghosts of the past away.

So, would you fancy a drink with the ghost of The Grenadier — or perhaps adding another note to the ceiling to help settle Cedric’s debt?