The Wenlock Arms is a public house in London which was re-opened Friday 14 January 1994.
The Wenlock Arms was established in 1835, survived the wartime bombing of the district but still retains much of its original characteristics. Located half way between Old Street and Angel_Islington just off the City Road and the City Road Basin and Wenlock Basin on the Regent's Canal.
The Wenlock Brewery Co Ltd used to brew beer nearby in City Road and the Wenlock Arms was the "brewery tap". John Mitchell ran the Wenlock Brewery from about 1840-1873. When the New London Brewery, in Lambeth, London, went into voluntary liquidation on January 13th 1925, their licenced houses were bought by the Wenlock Brewery.
Wenlock Fireside Ale was re-created starting from 1 November 1999 by the Museum Brewery, Burton and was available throughout the year 2000.
"Terror at Wenlock Brewery" was published in 1998 by Stephen Sadler, and tells of The Blitz.
Jazz and Blues
Traditional Jazz is featured at the Wenlock Arms, with Claus Bass, Brian Masters, Al Wynnet and Frank Wilson and others. Jazz, boogie, stride and ragtime is played by Johnny Parker on the piano on Sunday afternoons. Jazz and Blues features on the first Saturday in the month with John Challis on the piano, plus guest John Gourd on guitar. Holly Roberts plays piano. Every third Saturday of the month there is a traditional jazz session. On the fourth Saturday, regular artiste Jamie Rowan will play piano singing not only blues but also some popular rock and roll numbers.