Some of the pubs of Whitechapel in London have a deep and dark history connected to them. Many were built as early as the 1700s or the 1800s and have been a staple social gathering place for the local residents across the years. These have stood the test of time and have stood since the time of terror in 1888, when Jack the Ripper roamed the dimly lit streets to hunt his next victim. They still operate as pubs today, surviving the blitz, economic crises, closures during covid and redevelopments. People can enjoy a drink in these historic pubs and unwind or learn more about their interesting yet dark past, which attracts many visitors.
At Jack the Ripper Tour, we have the opportunity to experience these Whitechapel Jack the Ripper pubs on our unique pub tours. These tours mixed gory history with exciting pub stops along the way to learn more about the Ripper and experience an evening filled with discovery, gruesome details and a whole lot of fun! But how is this quirky experience the best way to learn about Jack the Ripper? Explore why you should go on our Jack the Ripper pub crawl in London and what you can expect from our immersive experience.
One of the Best Jack the Ripper Tours with Pubs
Our Jack the Ripper tour with pubs gives you a clear insight into what life was like during the 1800s, while you immerse yourself in more chilling details about the case. You’ll get to uncover the true story of the Ripper and his crimes while making fun pub stops along the way that are connected to the case. Our expert Ripperologists will transport you back to 1800s London, sharing their in-depth knowledge of the gruesome history to separate facts and fiction. Each guide is a member of the Cloak and Dagger Club (a theatrical performance team) to bring the story and history to life and thoroughly engage you in every fact. This means that you get to understand each little detail about Jack the Ripper and explore the Whitechapel pub scene and what it was like during the Ripper’s murder spree.
We’ll take you to each of the Jack the Ripper pubs in Whitechapel that are closely linked to the murder sites and his unfortunate victims. As you grab a quick drink at each stop, our guides will be ready and waiting to answer any questions you have. This means that at every pub, you learn more about the case, enjoy a drink, socialise with other enthusiasts, and even share your top theories with one another. The fun doesn’t end there either, as we add a quiz at the end of our tour to allow your group to go head-to-head and test your knowledge of the Ripper! You can even try to win prizes that are given to the winning team!
Relive the Era of the Ripper on Our Jack the Ripper Pub Crawl, London
What makes our Jack the Ripper pub crawl in London the best way to learn about the case is that it actually helps you to relive the era. Visiting these Victorian pubs immerses you in the chilling details of the case, as many have been renovated to reflect the original atmosphere of the time of the Ripper. You get transported back to the gruelling winter of 1888 through the cosy yet slightly spooky atmosphere of each of our pub stops, feeling a part of the terror and interest that the people of Whitechapel felt back then. More details of the murder spree will be shared at each stop, and you’ll learn more about how the Ripper murdered five women in the Aldgate and Whitechapel areas of London’s East End.
Stopping at these Whitechapel Jack the Ripper pubs uncovers nearby murder sites and where his victims regularly socialised, while delving into the details of how the Ripper brutally mutilated and removed the organs of his victims. You’ll sit in the very places where the terrified locals would have gathered together to tell the tales of the latest murder – and even where his victims socialised! What’s a better way to learn about the Ripper than that? Our pub tour is an unmatched, unique experience that brings you closer to the case and throws you into the London of 1888.
The Whitechapel Jack the Ripper Pubs We Visit
On our pub tour, we visit some of the most notorious Jack the Ripper pubs in Whitechapel that are directly connected to the Ripper and his victims. During our walk through the historic streets of Whitechapel, we’ll make six stops to uncover more gruesome details of the case. We stop at the White Hart, The Ten Bells, The Kings Stores, The Bell, The Duke of Wellington and the Princess Alice. But why are these historic pubs such a great place to learn about Jack the Ripper?
The White Hart
The White Hart pub is a great place to learn more about the chilling case because it’s one of the last pubs that the Ripper victim, Martha Tabram, drank in. She was reportedly seen here on the night of her death. As well as this, the pub is one of the last to still have Ripper memorabilia on the walls to further immerse you in the facts of the murders. It was also the workplace of the infamous poisoner George Chapman.
The Ten Bells
Located on the corner of Commercial Street and Fournier Street in Spitalfields in the East End of London, this pub is one of the most famous stops on our pub tour. It has very strong connections to the Ripper’s crimes because it was the last place where two of his victims were last seen drinking before they were murdered. Both Annie Chapman and Mary Jane Kelly were reportedly seen enjoying a drink here just before they met their demise. Annie was at this pub around 5 am on the morning of her death before she was lured outside by a hideous man wearing a skull cap. Mary left this pub on 9th November before becoming the final victim of the Ripper.
The Kings Stores
This Whitechapel Jack the Ripper pub helps you further understand the case of the Ripper. It’s the location that’s believed to be where Mary Kelly fell when the Ripper carried out his final gruesome attack. She reportedly only fell metres from the pub’s door, and it is also a rumoured location where the Ripper was last seen. This makes it a great place to contemplate who the killer was.
The Bell
The Bell Jack the Ripper pub in Whitechapel is a cosy and relaxing location that is close to major murder sites in the case. Even though the connection of the pub to the Ripper isn’t directly linked to his crimes or victims, it’s still an important stop on our tour. This is because it’s located right in the middle of where the 1888 murders took place. Sitting on Commercial Street, the pub is only minutes away from many of the murder locations, particularly Annie Chapman’s and Mary Kelly’s.
The Duke of Wellington
On our pub tour, we stop at the Duke of Wellington at the heart of Spitalfields. This isn’t directly connected to the Ripper and his crimes, but its location means that it’s very close to the murder sites. The pub sits on Brushfield Street, which is just off Commercial Street, placing it directly in the area where the murders occurred. It’s near where Annie Chapman and Mary Jane Kelly were killed and is practically next door to the Ripper’s most gory murder.
The Princess Alice (The Culpeper)
The Princess Alice, now known as The Culpeper, is a stop on our Jack the Ripper pub crawl in London that is heavily associated with the Ripper. This pub was the favourite drinking place for the notorious East End character, John Pizer, known as “Leather Apron”. He was believed to be the Ripper, so it’s a great place to theorise who the killer was. As well as this, it’s a place where Frances Coles was last seen before she was brutally murdered. Even though she was discovered with a cut in the throat, like many of the Ripper’s victims, it isn’t confirmed that he murdered her. But many believe that she was his last victim.
Experience the Dark Alleyways and Menacing Streets
Going on our Jack the Ripper tour with pubs allows you to experience the dark alleyways and menacing streets of Whitechapel. These occur in the evening, which is the best time to uncover the story of the Ripper, especially during dark autumnal evenings when the weather is getting chillier, as you experience the smell of damp and smoke in the air. As you walk the streets from pub to pub, reliving the build-up to each savage attack, your tour guide will bring your imagination to life using stories grounded in fear.
If you’re really lucky, you’ll book on an evening that is cold and foggy, evoking images steeped in poverty and disease. As the terror starts to build, you’ll become aware of the silent footsteps and shadows that lurk in every corner.
The Jack the Ripper Pub Tour runs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7 pm. If you’re absolutely sure you have the bottle to join us, give us a call on 07803 067544, or you can book online.
