The London Pub That Served Free Beer to a Mob — and Saved a Priceless Art Collection
The Spaniards Inn has stood on Hampstead Heath since the 1580s. One night in 1780, its landlord served free beer to an angry mob — and changed London history.
Spaniards Inn
The Pub That Stopped a London Riot With a Round of Free Drinks
The Spaniards Inn in Hampstead has stood since 1585. Discover how this historic London pub stopped the Gordon Riots, sheltered a highwayman, and inspired Dickens.