PIN The Dove

Historic and intimate pub on the riverbank

The Dove is a legendary Grade II listed pub located in Hammersmith. It sits on the bank of the Thames at the top of a bend offering wonderful views all around. Definitely in the top ten best riverside pubs in London. The tiny bar serves a range of draught ales. It has proudly sat there since the 17th century serving beer throughout the ages to Graham Greene, Ernest Hemingway, Dylan Thomas and Alec Guinness. James Thomson wrote the poem Rule Britannia while staying here, and William Morris lived next door.

History

The Dove has reigned supreme for centuries and during this reign has become a firm fixture of west London pub life. The 18th-century poet and pub regular James Thompson reputedly wrote the words to Rule, Britannia here within site of the waves of the Thames. Just one look above the fireplace in the small dark wooden front bar and there is a list of the luminaries as long as your arm who have dropped in to sup over the years.

Opening hours

Monday 11:00-23:00
Tuesday 11:00-23:00
Wednesday 11:00-23:00
Thursday 11:00-23:00
Friday 11:00-23:00
Saturday 11:00-23:00
Sunday 12:00-22:30

How to get there

Take the District line to Ravenscourt Park and take a brisk 5 minutes walk.

TripTide Thoughts

A more typical pub is hardly to find. Very old, small and beautiful, with a nice terrace overviewing the river - spectacular in its simplicity.

Owner

sebastian soler

Hi I am Sebastian - a french student on an internship in London for TripTide. I love music, movies and history - and London. My Home Town is Nice in France. ...