It is also Outdoor Beach Furniture thought to be the spot where James Thomson wrote "Rule Britannia".
Some pubs are famous for their famous patrons, and some for their infamous patrons. Magdala is where David Blakely was murdered by Ruth Ellis in 1955.
Ellis was the last woman to be executed in Britain. The Blind Beggar was the scene of a fatal shooting in 1967 when Ronnie Kray killed George Cornell after upsetting the Kray twins.
There is no shortage of pubs in London that have an historic claim to fame, but with notoriety comes popularity and the good ones get crowded.
If you don't enjoy pubs or clubs and only want good food you should re-examine your priorities, and after that, there are about 6,000 restaurants in and around London if you don't have a change of heart about pubs. Start with one of the many Gastro Pubs in case you come to your senses.
If not, you can get a great meal at some upscale restaurants in London, and you may spot some Garden Shredder celebrities.