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A traditional pub with a contemporary twist

If you’re looking for pub with a mix of old and new, with a passion for both rugby and music, then the Eel Pie is a must on your next visit to Twickenham!

The pub takes its name from Eel Pie Island, so named due to the popularity of the pies served to day-tripping Londoners who would come down by paddle steamer to the old Eel Pie Hotel. Indeed the island became a haven for musicians during the 1950’s jazz scene and latterly a hangout for the early rock and roll scene in the 1960’s with Rod Stewart, The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton, amongst others, all kick-starting their careers there and the back room of the Eel Pie pays tribute to the island’s musical glory days and often features live music.

As well as celebrating its musical roots, the Eel Pie features plenty of rugby memorabilia, including the walls around the bar, which are decorated with old match day programmes and tickets and the pub is extremely popular with the rugby faithful visiting either Twickenham or the Stoop on match days and with guests simply watching the big games on our in-house screens.