The White Horse, Fulham

The White Horse

The White Horse is a pub in Parsons Green, Fulham, London, known colloquially by many as "The Sloaney Pony",[1] a reference to the "Sloane Rangers" who frequent it. It is a popular and busy pub which is featured in many good guides.

The White Horse is an historic pub. A coaching inn has existed on the present site since at least 1688. The pub was first mentioned in the Spectator in August 1712 in relation to the popular annual Parson's Green Fair at which ale tapping was an eagerly awaited event.

The White Horse was also the meeting place of the old Fulham Albion Cricket Club, one of the pioneer cricket clubs in England.

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Coordinates: 51°28′28″N 0°12′1″W / 51.47444°N 0.20028°W / 51.47444; -0.20028


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