The Prospect of Whitby | London's Most Notorious Pirate Pub

In this video Sinead takes you on a tour of the Prospect of Whitby, once known as the Devil's Tavern. This haunted riverside pub is one of the most iconic boozers in the capital. With a history of pirates, smuggling and execution this pub has a lot of secrets.
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[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

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[@candicesantiago727]

The Pub is incredible. The view of the Thames is spectacular. Thank you Sinead.

[@leary210275]

Loved it here Candice I’ll be visiting a lot more Sinead

[@mheuman]

I'm putting this pub on my bucket list. Thank you, Sinead!!!

[@janiebean1390]

So glad you didn't get swept away by the Thames. I, however, was swept away by another great tour. 😉

[@leary210275]

I came close Janie lol Thanks for the continued support lovely Sinead

[@gaellach]

One of the pubs on our list to visit each time we are in London along with the Anchor Inn

[@bernadettegallagher9912]

Thanks Sinead, you invoked many happy memories of when I worked in this area & visited the hostelries for lunch, especially the Prospect of Whitby👍

[@74greendragon]

Arrrrrrgh Sinead Deary, have a pint of Guinness on us, at the Pirates Pub! Absolutely Smashing Place! HeadsUP!

[@kevinhouse7143]

Had a couple of pints here in May 2022 out on the upstairs patio and around the corner by the Pelican Stairs side in front of the Pepys room windows. Saw a seal out in the Thames too. Glorious old pub, definitely worth a visit. Thanks Sinead for another awesome pub video.

[@leary210275]

Amazing how close you are too to The River Love the place Thanks for watching Kevin Sinead

[@parasinthephilippines]

My favourite Tour guide back again. Love it.

[@marlastar100]

♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡, what a fascinating pub!.. ty for all your efforts

[@leary210275]

As always a pleasure Sinead

[@NcboreasVapes]

Fantastic footage and coverage of an amazing pub. So atmospheric and full of character. Thank you so much for your hard work and research, Sinead. No one does it better x

[@leary210275]

Always a pleasure for wonderful fans of the channel like yourself Thank you Sinead

[@justinefleming7756]

Love sinead, no one does this chanel like her.xxx

[@taraelizabethdensley9475]

It's a lovely old pub, they have some good food

[@carolmurray5048]

This is one of the most interesting sightings I hav witnessed with your tours

[@Rhombohedral]

Hello Sinead, See I have my notifications on! much Love from Johan from Rotterdam. Ship Ahoy! Yo Ho and a Bottle of Rum

[@leary210275]

We’ll done Johan Delighted you joined us Sinead

[@terrym3837]

Had a few memorable evenings in there🍺

[@kathyjones3320]

The prospect is absolutely beautiful the smugglers room was my favourite room and the views were stunning. I also love Mickey Flannigan. Thank you Sinead for the fantastic tour.

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Our pleasure, as always, Kathy!

[@jmorgan5252]

What an incredible Pub I love it! And the footage of the river Thames totally blew me away Thanks Sinead

[@leary210275]

Knew you’d like it J Thanks for watching Sinead ❤

[@lindasavage1042]

I grew up and lived in Wapping 1950s-1960s when it was called and considered a slum. I loved it, it was all undeveloped with the docks still working. It was so atmospheric, you would have loved it Sinead. I can still smell all the tobacco and spirit's of the wharf. The pub was a local to many. I still visit, walk around and still love the atmospheric vibe even though the area is all new and rebuilt. Thank you. was.

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Thanks for sharing, Linda! Glad that you enjoyed the video. If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours kzbin.infovideos. There is more where this came from.

[@jetsons101]

"Hung, Drawn and Quartered" OUCH !!!!! Just think: if those walls could only talk, the stories they could tell. Funny how Pelican Stairs is so narrow but separates the new building on the right from so much history to the left. Would love to see what the attics look like. Sinead: thank you for your vids of Queen Elizabeth's funeral, she to me has always been the face of the UK and she was such a gracious lady.

[@leary210275]

I’m so please I could bring you the on the ground perspective of The Queens Funeral Mike Always a pleasure for you Sinead

[@jetsons101]

@@leary210275 You're the best...

[@michelleryan1948]

Wow Sinead, what an amazing Pub I cannot wait to visit next time I am in London x

[@beverley1539]

Hiya Sinead, oh what a fabulous pub and all the history amazing. If you have not already do take us along with family/friends. My kind of place the secret garden area I’m sure it’s lovely and a willow tree magic. Blessings luv stay safe Ontario Canada 🐝🇨🇦

[@lisaedwards931]

What an amazing place & pub I live on the Isle of Dogs which isn’t far, I’ve been to the pub a few times ❤

[@jeff88701]

Thanks Sinead I’ll will be making a beeline for this pub next time I am in London November 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@leary210275]

Amazing spot might see you there Jeffrey Sinead

[@jeff88701]

That would be good 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@lynnann6334]

Was there last month. Great place. Now I know more history about it.

[@leary210275]

That was the endgame Thanks for watching Sinead

[@dereksamueldani4762]

Fabulous trip . Want to go there with you to relive the past , Sinead dearest . Stay blessed.

[@leary210275]

Anytime Derek Amazing day out in a wonderful historic place Thanks for watching Sinéad

[@willem4190]

This must be my favourite video so far!! Thank you Sinead ❤ for showing us this beautiful gem in Wapping, London. Definitely on my list!!!

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

We are so glad you liked this one, Willem!

[@Nils_Martin]

Absolutely brilliant.. how can i have missed that pub 🤔 I'll be heading there for my next London visit! 🤘🏼☠️🤘🏼🍺🍻

[@leary210275]

You won’t be disappointed Martin Enjoy Thanks for watching Sinead

[@LisaRanae79]

Oh my!!! This is my most favorite tour you have done. I live in Oregon and very found of the seaside and all that comes with it. I lived by the shore for a few years. I miss it! There are a few old taverns here but obviously nothing as old as this one. If I lived close, I would frequent this pub often. I can almost smell and feel the old spirits, food, old wood and lovely breeze! What an amazing spot!!!

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

So glad you liked this one, Lisa!

[@lizstevenson7801]

Thank you Sinead, this brought back many memories for me as I grew up in London and went there quite a few times. That as in the 60's and erly 70's, it look lot cleaner now and better organised. Has it still got the silver coin nailed to the counter? When anyone flushed the toilet in the Ladies room a Cockeral would crow in the main bar.😂 Had some fun times in there in evenings gone by, so many laughs with great people. Thanks once again 💕🇦🇺

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Thanks for sharing, Liz!

[@alanchriston6806]

Sinead Absolutely Tremendous 😊🏴‍☠️🥃

[@leary210275]

My top supporter Alan Thank you Sinead

[@balticstain7150]

Hiya Sinead watch it tonight loved it ..hugs....

[@leary210275]

Let me know what you think Sinead

[@johnbarnes888]

A beautiful pub. It has everything, decor, atmosphere and a stunning location

[@leary210275]

It truly is special Dave Thank you Sinead

[@dsantos4585]

Thanks for the wonderful video! Have been going to this pub for over 20 years and love every bit of it. Wonderful sitting outside enjoying a pint in the early cool evenings soaking in the riverside atmosphere!

[@leary210275]

Being on the water is so relaxing Love the place Sinead

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Glad that you enjoyed the video, D! If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours kzbin.infovideos. There is more where this came from.

[@kathiev.2776]

You just keep adding to the list of places we need to visit when we come back to London! Amazing job as always! ❤

[@leary210275]

Oh we’ll be going there Kathie 😂 Sinead

[@audreyb233]

That's so interesting! Thank you Sinead!...I must go there...👍🥰

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

You absolutely must Sinead

[@lindamorgana3665]

That was absolutely amazing Sinead and James thank you!!!

[@mandysmith8360]

The pub is amazing thankyou Sinead for showing us around.

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Our pleasure, Mandy!

[@jamestaylor3811]

I've visited the Prospect a few times, it's an amazing pub with a unique and historic atmosphere. Haven't been there enough though and not for a long time either, must remedy that soon!

[@leary210275]

It’s just has that something special doesn’t it James Sinead

[@chuckcorris2392]

That was great. What atmosphere. They sure used to do strange things with bodies back in the day…

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

You love this spot Chuck Sinead

[@rosikoenig7375]

What an amazing pub!!

[@leary210275]

It’s truly is Rosi Thanks for watching Sinead

[@debschmitt761]

Awesome, so much history

[@leary210275]

An incredible place Deb Sinead

[@jobychapman1457]

Sinead I love your pub tours :-D I had never even heard of this one lol Thank u for me cultural lesson today! Why did it all seem so much more interesting way back when lol Could u do some more spooky pub ones for Halloween pleeese :-O x

[@leary210275]

I’m planning a lot of spooky content for Halloween Joby I expect some pubs may feature x Sinead

[@Bananaboogiebone]

superb , wat a grate pub with such good history.

[@karenwilliams2118]

Wow, what a stunning pub, so beautiful. Thank you Sinead for filming this for us. Much love from New Zealand x

[@leary210275]

Our pleasure Karen Delighted you enjoyed it Sinead

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Glad you liked this one, Karen!

[@Laurence45007]

Another great video. Thank you Sinead.

[@leary210275]

A pleasure Laurence Thank you Sinead

[@tippysdaddy7468]

What a fascinating place, you do take us to some wonderful places. Thank you Sinead. God bless you ❤

[@blueneeson9888]

A Absolutely Amazing Video Thanks From Blue

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Delighted you enjoyed Blue Sinead

[@mawmawd627]

So fascinating!!! I love all the history you provide!!!

[@leary210275]

Delighted you enjoyed it Sinead

[@travelingsweatpantsproduct9851]

Thanks for the video. Just booked this place for our Sunday Roast experience when we visit in early October.

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

You will adore this place Absolutely love it there Sinead

[@punkdonkey1]

Hi Sinead your videos are brilliant and you are an excellent guide I would love to see a second rock and rock tour, it’s my favourite

[@suepalmer8508]

fabulous video sinead! All your videos are compulsive watching!!😊😊

[@michellebruce5092]

Awesome live video I enjoyed it can't wait to see more soon. Your videos are always enjoyable and relaxing have a great day see you next video greetings from Canada 😀

[@jameskruger467]

Hi Sinead, Love your tours. I am a long time tour guide in NOLA. If you are ever here? Say hi!

[@leary210275]

Of course James Would love to visit Sinead

[@chriswalton4955]

My brother's electric bike got nicked from outside about a year ago. Luckily it was insured. Still, perhaps not surprising seeing its history. One of my favourite London pubs.

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Oh no! Glad he had the insurance!

[@incredingo]

i simply love your videos Sinead. you take me places i can never go being older and disabled. and being australian there are very few things here more than 150 years old so my mind is simply blown away by the history in the places you go there. thank you so much for my virtual travels. ❤💐

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

We are glad you liked this one!

[@jameseashurst5449]

Great work and just a beautiful as ever.

[@leary210275]

It truly is beautiful there Thanks for watching James Sinead

[@juliegrey5280]

Looks like an amazing pub! I would love to go here!!

[@leary210275]

You should Julie You would love it Sinead

[@lisaslaymaker7303]

Wow! What a place!❤

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Glad you liked this one, Lisa!

[@dianejamison6444]

Love this channel 😊

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

We love you, Diane!

[@lauriealexander5857]

That's cool. Good job😁😁

[@leary210275]

Thanks Laurie Delighted you enjoyed it Sinead

[@chrishall3785]

Thanks!

[@naomihiltonarcher6959]

Love this video. It brought back memories of a trip I took to this pub in 1979 when I was an teenager. Those 43 years are just a short span of time in the history of the Prospect!

[@leary210275]

Wow delighted we can help you reminisce Thanks for watching Naomi Sinead

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Glad that you enjoyed the video, Naomi. If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours kzbin.infovideos. There is more where this came from.

[@annpendigrast9682]

FANTASTIC FANTASTIC FANTASTIC VIDEO. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Our pleasure, Ann!

[@annpendigrast9682]

@@FreeToursbyFootLondon THANK YOU SO MUCH ♥️

[@marie-louisesegerlov8625]

A miljon THANKS Shinead for showing us the Old LONDON,I've haven't been there since 1976 on a schooltrip and I didn't want to go home.......

[@leary210275]

Delighted we can help you revisit those memories Thanks for watching Sinead

[@theoisaac9948]

👍👍💯 Good stream young lady

[@leary210275]

Thanks as always Theo Sinead

[@pamelawhitehouse468]

I just Love this segment the best I have seen as of yet. If I ever get to England I sure will visit this pub. Thank you for this guided tour.

[@leary210275]

You really should come visit Pamela We’ll have a drink together Sinead

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Glad you liked this one, Pamela!

[@zonabrown9241]

Fantastic what a GR 8 pub you make it all so interesting id sit outside in the posh part

[@leary210275]

Posh part gets very busy but we did get a table outside Loved it Zona Sinead

[@Andy-yx9kp]

added to my bucket list for my next trip to London.

[@leary210275]

It’s worth it Andy Thanks for watching Sinead

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Come see us, Andy!

[@emilyrauwerdink3451]

Thanks for yet another fun & fascinating tour! Just the place I'd love to have a few pints at should I ever be lucky enough to visit London again. Love the history & atmosphere. ☠️🍻🏴‍☠️🇬🇧

[@leary210275]

It’s truly special in there Emily you would love it Sinead

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Glad you liked this one, Emily!

[@willettmary889]

Love it! So much history...I like the dark side, lol. Love the Victorian Graveyard tours. So many spirits walking about, I am sure. I would definitely be touring all of them if I ever get to cross the pond. Thanks for sharing.

[@leary210275]

We’d be delighted to show you around if you ever get here Willett Thanks for watching Sinead

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

There's a new cemetery video coming this week so keep an eye on the channel! :)

[@shounakgupte75]

Awesome tour ❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️

[@leary210275]

Thanks for watching Shounak Sinead

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Glad that you enjoyed the video. If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours kzbin.infovideos. There is more where this came from.

[@stevedavenport2975]

Its nicest an safest its ever been, all the pirates had swords an knives at all times

[@petersloane252]

Great video. An old stomping ground from 1988 - 98. A little correction though. Around 1:40 mins, none of the flats shown were shared ownership, they’re all private & built by Wates during early days of the docks regeneration, with government quango London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC).

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Thanks for the info, Peter!

[@marie-louisesegerlov8625]

That pub is cute on the outside and interesting!My god what I'm longin too London!

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Come see us, Marie-Louise!

[@MARCULICOUSXXX]

Wow I'd enjoy that tour, just u and me drinking and eating in that pub lol x

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Sounds like a nice way to spend the day!

[@MARCULICOUSXXX]

@@FreeToursbyFootLondon very Sinead

[@treborillusion]

Cool

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Glad that you enjoyed the video, Bobby. If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours kzbin.infovideos. There is more where this came from.

[@incredingo]

the tide changes seem very fast there

[@Deepriver100]

Another superb FTF presentation by Sinead, providing succour as ever for us sad ex-pat Londoners who can't afford to return to their native home!

[@leary210275]

Probably one of the best compliments to date Thank you 😊 Sinead

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Glad you liked this one!

[@DeniseFactor]

Hi Sinead, brilliant vid as ever, love the jaunty music by the way that accompanied you from Wapping to the POW I could have listened to that for ages lol. I've been once or twice to the pub and love looking out over the Thames and wondering how many unexploded Luftwaffe bombs might still be down there in the mud, but I digress. I knew the pub was very old but thank you for filling in many blanks for me regarding much earlier skullduggery than the Nazis got up to.

[@leary210275]

John it’s hard not to be consumed by the history surrounding the place Spent a full day there myself with friends and family that weekend Looking forward to my next visit Delighted you enjoyed it Sinead

[@DeniseFactor]

@@leary210275 Thanks for your reply Sinead

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Glad you liked this one, John!

[@DeniseFactor]

@@FreeToursbyFootLondon Sure did, thank you!

[@shirleynitka5030]

Another fantastic tour Sinead. That is the same pub you took a peek at in your recent video. Am I right? Wish I was there so I could visit. Ghosts love me. The pub has so many quirky little nooks & crannies. Well done. A quick question, are there any videos on Southend pier? That area looks amazing. I know you'd really get into it. Cheers.

[@leary210275]

I’ve so many places to go Shirley I’ll have to clone myself 😂 Thanks for watching Sinead

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

The pier is a good idea to add to the list, Shirley!

[@dthomas5059]

Thanks so much for doing this one! I will not miss it in December! Curious if all the decks are closed in winter or just the balcony closest to the water...

[@leary210275]

Just the balcony close to the water I’m dying to go there on a stormy day must be magnificent Sinead

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

We hope you see us while you're here, D!

[@junerobertson4389]

I took my brother to that pub in the mid-90's and we both didn't want to leave.

[@leary210275]

Spent a full day myself there recently Lovely day out Thanks for watching Sinead

[@toobatooba5334]

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[@dtwilliams29]

Queen Elizabeth I made piracy legal in England , pirates were henceforth called "privateers" same criminal activity different name

[@leary210275]

Interesting perspective Danielle Thanks for watching Sinead

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

We love the extra info, Danielle!

[@breslittleyarncornor5680]

Ah there's my favorite guide. All the events over of last week. Did you work alot through all that?

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Hi Bre Did you not see The Footage have a look did 5 videos over the week kzbin.info Sinead

[@toobatooba5334]

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[@TheDreamtimezzz]

That was fun. Anyone know the music playing in the background?

[@leary210275]

You know I think it was just a Nicholsons Pubs playlist but can certainly enquire for you Sinead

[@thegreencat9947]

All I could think of was "how does one dust all of those artifacts?"..

[@leary210275]

A lotta work no doubt Sinead ❤

[@incredingo]

if these walls could talk.....

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

You might like our other cemetery videos, too, Elliott - and a new one is coming this week: kzbin.info/aero/PLo-M-WVj_1Ag_HYzErI1-svYdDmHPHgpN

[@sean864]

Gilbert o'sullivan made his nothing rhymed video in that pub aswell.

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Thanks for the extra info, Sean!

[@mikedavis2969]

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[@bonniefaupel1562]

Please! Send Sinaed over to Paris to do tours on foot - other vloggers are all filmed but no personable narration. Sinead makes it personable!!!

[@leary210275]

I may be bringing you all to Amsterdam soon Hope you’ll be watching Bonnie Sinead

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Never say never, Bonnie!

[@michaelwhite8031]

Did you stay and have a drink ?

[@leary210275]

Was a little early Michael only 11am but I did return that weekend with my sister friend Maureen and 2 other friends We spent our entire Sunday there great day Sinead

[@daveboon5992]

Very dangerous in the 80’s ( no man safe 😳) all they did was pin their business cards on the gems to show they wanted young men !!!! The original pick up Pub

[@leary210275]

Had no idea Thanks for watching Dave Sinead

[@richZ4932]

One piece

[@resnonverba137]

Interesting content but some dire pronunciations.

[@leary210275]

Apologies if this is the case Not sure what they were though Nonetheless, thanks for watching Sinead

[@kevinjackson7340]

Great content as always, and you look even more beautiful without the hat on.

[@FreeToursbyFootLondon]

Glad you liked this one, Kevin!

[@sujrana2241]

Thanks NEWSGODNEWSBOSS INVISIBLE INVINCIBLE IMMORTAL and XCLUSIVE XCUSITE XTRAORDINARY XTREME ULTIMATE XXXXXX

[@74greendragon]

Thanks!

[@leary210275]

Thank you my lovely Will certainly enjoy one on you x Sinead