An iconic pub believed to be nearly 200 years old has been sold - but the new owner is yet to be revealed.

Ann Monaghan, who ran The Elephants Head, in Camden High Street, for 42 years, has chosen to retire.

She said: “It has been a fantastic time running the pub, not just on a business level but also a personal one.”

Fleurets, acting on her behalf for sale of the leasehold interest, had the drinks-only pub on the market with a guide price of £600k. 

Believed to date back to 1832, the pub is located in the heart of Camden, on the main pedestrian throughfare from Camden Town underground station.

The lease comes with a four-bedroom manager’s flat above the main space.

Andy Frisby, director & head of Central London Agency added: “The Elephants Head is a remarkable pub, and it was no surprise that there was a huge amount of interest in the property when we brought it to market.

“We had a number of viewings and there were a number of serious offers, so it is no surprise that the pub was only on the market for a short amount of time.

“I wish Ann and her family the very best for their next chapter.”