The Blind Beggar earned its place in East London's bloody history back in 1966, when Ronnie Kray shot rival gangster George Cornell dead at the bar. In the 50 years since, visitors have often alluded to supernatural happenings here, perhaps put on by Cornell himself (though any suspicious noises or flying glasses are likely the doing of a ginger cat who calls this spot home). When asked if he'd seen any ghostly gangsters roaming around, the bartender simply replied, "No ghosts, just cats."
The pub's red walls do feel a bit sinister, though . . . so we'll give this one a solid two-skull rating.
The Blind Beggar, 337 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1BU