The Crutched Friar

28/09/2026

CZECHIA vs ENGLAND
7:45pm. Tuesday night football. 🍻⚽️
The Three Lions are back in Nations League action and we’re showing it LIVE at The Crutched Friar.

Grab your mates, grab a pint and settle in for the full 90. 👊

📍 The Crutched Friar, Aldgate
📺 LIVE on the big screens
🍺 Proper pub atmosphere
⚽️ Football. Pints. No VAR arguments… probably.

Book your table:
https://www.pubsmiths.co.uk/crutched-friar-aldgate/live-sport

25/09/2026

England v Spain. Tomorrow. 7:45pm. ⚽️
Big match, cold pints, plenty of noise. You know where to be. 🍻
📍 The Crutched Friar, Aldgate

🔗 Book your table: https://www.pubsmiths.co.uk/crutched-friar-aldgate/live-sport

23/09/2026

Come to 📍 The Crutched Friar and watch all the football action live with us this Autumn!

We've got cold b**r, delicious food and big screens! What more could you ask for?

Book your spot now ⚽️
https://www.pubsmiths.co.uk/crutched-friar-aldgate/live-sport

15/09/2026

Have you tried swiping? 🤣

There's absolutely NO REASON not to eat at The Crutched Friar. 😀
Choose from delicious burgers, comforting pies, traditional fish and chips and many more!
Finish it off with a dessert that will make your heart sing! 🍨

Come and check for yourselves! ❤️👀
📍The Crutched Friar, Aldgate

15/09/2026

Ipswich 🆚 Arsenal. Tonight. 20:00.
Whether you’re here for the drama, the goals, the pints or the inevitable “HOW DID HE MISS THAT?!”
We've got your match night sorted. ⚽️🍻

📍 The Crutched Friar, Aldgate
📍 2 mins from Tower Hill
📺 Live sport. Big screens. Proper pub atmosphere.

Book your table and join us for the action.
https://www.pubsmiths.co.uk/crutched-friar-aldgate/live-sport

10/09/2026

Cheers to checking in!
Today is Su***de Prevention Day and our new Stay IPA is a pint for a great cause!

20p from every sold pint goes towards life saving charity - Calm.

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10/09/2026

Today is Su***de Prevention Day!
Can you see the invisible pint? 🍺👀

If you can, maybe it’s your sign to donate £3 to CALM, the su***de prevention charity helping people through life’s darkest moments.

Just add £3 to your bill at The Crutched Friar and help us turn invisible struggles into real conversations.
One invisible pint. One small donation. One life at a time. 🖤

09/09/2026

Official statement from The Crutched Friar 😁
We're located just 2 minutes from 📍 Tower Hill station, if you want to check out our amazing sharers!

09/09/2026

Champions League nights hit different. 🌟⚽️
Napoli 🇮🇹 v Arsenal 🔴
Tonight | 8pm

Big European football, cold pints and a proper pub atmosphere. 🍻

📍 Catch it live at The Crutched Friar
🍺 Grab your mates, grab a pint, grab a table.
Book your spot: https://www.pubsmiths.co.uk/crutched-friar-aldgate/live-sport
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08/09/2026

Burger. Drink. £13.
Honestly, we don't see the problem. 🍔🍺
Burger & Drink Tuesday at The Crutched Friar.
Bring the office crew. We’ll handle the important stuff.

📍The Crutched Friar, Aldgate

07/09/2026

Monday called. We ignored it and ordered a pie and a pint. 🥧🍺

Get 25% OFF pie & pint combos every Monday at The Crutched Friar. Because apparently “starting the week strong” means gravy, pastry and a cold one.

Tag the mate who needs this kind of emotional support 👇
📍 The Crutched Friar, Aldgate
🍺 25% OFF every Monday

Book your table: https://www.pubsmiths.co.uk/crutched-friar-aldgate/party-booking

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03/09/2026

Past. Present. Crumbs. 😂🍽️
Some plates tell a story. This one tells you the food was bloody good.

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03/09/2026

Champions League nights are back. ⚽️🍻
Big European fixtures. Cold pints. Good food. And that feeling when the whole pub erupts at once.
Whether you're backing the English sides or just here for proper football, join us in the City for all the action.

📍 The Crutched Friar, Aldgate

Get your mates together and book your table 👇
https://www.pubsmiths.co.uk/crutched-friar-aldgate/live-sport

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03/09/2026

Midweek plans? Sorted. ⚽️
The Champions League is back and we're ready for three nights of proper European football at The Crutched Friar. 🍻

Big games, big atmosphere and absolutely no need to watch it from your sofa.
Bring the team. Pick your side. Grab a pint. We'll handle the rest.

📍 The Crutched Friar, Aldgate
🎟️ Book your spot: https://www.pubsmiths.co.uk/crutched-friar-aldgate/live-sport

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02/09/2026

Watch all the action with us and enjoy proper pub atmosphere, cold pints, great food and a room full of fans living every second together. 🍺⚽
📍The Crutched Friar, Aldgate

🎟️ Tables won't stay free for long, so book yours now:
👉https://www.pubsmiths.co.uk/crutched-friar-aldgate/live-sport

27/08/2026

24/08/2026

Hey football fans! ⚽️

UEFA draw ceremonies are definitely one thing you don't want to miss! Grab your spot now and join us at 📍 The Crutched Friar, Aldgate
👉https://www.pubsmiths.co.uk/crutched-friar-aldgate/live-sport

22/08/2026

🎄 Christmas bookings are officially on our radar… and if your team hasn’t sorted theirs yet, consider this your sign.

Whether it’s a proper office knees-up, a festive lunch or just an excuse to get everyone together before the year is over — we’ve got the food, drinks and London pub atmosphere ready. 🍻✨

📍 The Crutched Friar, Aldgate
🎅 Gather your favourite people. We’ll handle the rest.
🎟️ Book your Christmas celebration now: https://www.pubsmiths.co.uk/crutched-friar-aldgate/party-booking

20/08/2026

🚶‍♂️ 10 miles. Lewes → Brighton. One brilliant cause. 💙
Today, Martin and the team are taking on a 10-mile walk from Lewes to Brighton to raise money for CALM — supporting the charity’s vital work around mental health and su***de prevention.
If you’d like to support the team and donate to this amazing cause, every contribution makes a difference. ❤️
👉 Donate here: https://justgiving.com/page/martin-short-1

Good luck, Martin & team! You’ve got this! 💪

19/08/2026

Calling all Aussies in London 🇦🇺
Missing the footy? We’ve got you.

Aussie Rules is now live at The Crutched Friar! br

Bringing a proper taste of home to Aldgate. Big screens, cold b**rs, good food and plenty of room for your mates.

No fuss. No gimmicks. Just a proper pub to watch the footy.

Round up the crew and make a night of it.
📍 The Crutched Friar, Aldgate
Book your table: https://www.pubsmiths.co.uk/crutched-friar-aldgate/live-sport

14/08/2026

Crispy. Golden. Properly comforting. 🐟🍟❤️
There’s just something about a proper plate of fish & chips at The Crutched Friar. Add a pint and suddenly all your problems feel slightly less important. 😂🍺
📍 The Crutched Friar, Aldgate

Book your table: https://www.pubsmiths.co.uk/crutched-friar-aldgate/party-booking

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12/08/2026

It's W**e Down Wednesday at The Crutched Friar!
Coincidence? We don't think so!
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Bottles of w**e are 20% off all day today!
Come down and celebrate the beatiful summer moments with us! ☀️

11/08/2026

Friday is just around the corner… and you know what that means. 👀🍻

25% OFF for hospitality staff every Monday & Friday at The Crutched Friar. 🥳

Just bring proof you work in hospitality. And by proof, apparently we mean: a full keg from your pocket, cut limes and whisk.

Basically, if you’ve ever worked a shift, you’ll probably have something on you. 😂

So round up your fellow survivors, make your plans and come see us Monday and Friday, your. 25% off discount is waiting.

📍 The Crutched Friar, Aldgate

See you soon, legends!