Probably the most famous pub in the fleet street area. Rebuilt after the great fire (1666). Although the site of an inn long before this. A strong association with Dr. Johnson and other literary figures help to maintain its popularity with visitors. One of its most infamous lodgers was a parrot whose knowledge of abusive words was second to none. People came from all over to hear it swear. When the parrot died in 1926, obituaries appeared in newspapers throughout the English speaking world. It was even mentioned on the BBC.