Inside The Liberty Bounds: A Wetherspoons Pub with Tower of London Views
Wednesday 22 April 2026 3:22 pm. By Adam Bloodworth, Features Journalist.
Certainly not the most discerning watering hole in the Square Mile, Wetherspoons is nonetheless an institution. No matter what you think of it, it's hard to argue that it doesn't offer incredible value for money. Here's a detailed look inside The Liberty Bounds, one of the lesser-known Wetherspoons pubs frequented by City folk and tourists alike.
What's the Vibe at This Spoons Pub?
This Spoons pub offers a rather enticing view that sets it apart. Sink a San Miguel or your drink of choice while overlooking the Tower of London's formidable turrets and decorative moat. The panoramas are especially far-reaching from the upstairs level, where there's plenty of table seating to help deal with the overspill when the ground floor bar and restaurant area get packed on busy days.
Who Goes to This Wetherspoons Near the Tower of London?
Corporates on the south-eastern stretch of the City, from Lower Thames Street to Cheapside, frequent this establishment. Like all Spoons pubs, this one is a melting pot: the pub also attracts tourists that have visited the Tower of London, who rub shoulders with the corporates, creating a unique and diverse atmosphere.
Anything to Know Before Visiting?
While the views are great, the pub is small by Spoons standards, so expect the bar area to be standing room only on particularly busy days. The app's always an option if you'd like table service, though many fans of human interaction still prefer to walk up to the bar for a more personal touch.
What's the History of This Wetherspoons Pub?
The pub opened in 1817 and takes its name as it is situated on the boundary line between the City of London and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It became The Liberty Bounds and a Wetherspoons in 1998. It stands very close to the site where prisoners from the Tower were executed by beheading. A stone in the pavement just outside the pub marks the spot where 125 prisoners were executed. As ever with Spoons pubs, information boards inside have loads more information about the history if you're the type who tends to fancy swatting up on local lore.
Is This the Best Spoons in the Square Mile?
This pales by comparison to The Crosse Keys though, the Square Mile's other Spoons, which takes over the high-ceilinged former banking hall of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation near Monument and Leadenhall Market. However, The Liberty Bounds holds its own with its historic charm and prime location.
Essential Information for Visitors
Find the pub at 15 Trinity Square, Tower Hill, EC3N 4AA. With a sliding scale from budget-friendly to eye-wateringly expensive bottles, there's something for every taste. For more details, visit jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/the-liberty-bounds-city-of-london.
