Calthorpe Arms, London


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252 Grays Inn Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8JR (View on Google Map)

Nov 2024 - Punch has put pub freehold up for sale. Rumours that Brodies are now operating the pub. However on a visit on 29/11/24 - Three hand pumps and three ales on, all from Harvey’s Brewery (Sussex Best, Old Ale and Armada Ale).

On a quick visit in October 2024 just 2 beers available as listed. Great friendly pub and reasonable prices for this bit of London. Background music is played but when busy you won't hear it!

NOTE - the website listed was that set up by the previous tenant and so bears little resemblance to what you will find today. The Facebook page does appear to be operarted by the new tenants.

Following the sale of the pub to Punch and the retirement of the long-standing licensee before Xmas 2021, it is fair to say that this pub has gone through some changes. There are now three televisions and a juke box. Clearly refurbished on the change of ownership but with the exception of the additional electronic devices the same feel as before. The kitchen is (Feb 2022) closed but it is planned to reopen. The function room is still in use eg the folk club is meeting there.

On the corner with Wren Street, where pavement seating is available, this comfortable, single bar pub is popular with locals and office workers alike. In 1830, it was used as a temporary magistrates' court after the first recorded murder of a policeman on duty. Young’s bought the pub in 1984 but in 2021, as part of a larger sale, it was bought by Punch. Three times local CAMRA Pub of the Year while owned by Young's.

May 2024 - Planning applications – refused 2024/0052/L.*new Erection of two-storey infill extension at rear; reconfigurations to internal floor plan at all levels; and associated internal and external works.

Historic Interest

Grade II listing:- End of terrace public house. Early C19. Yellow stock brick. 4 storeys and cellar. 2 windows and 3-window return to Wren Street, plus 2 and single storey, 4-window extension to Wren Street return. C20 wooden public house frontage with Corinthian pilasters carrying entablature with modillion cornice. Plain stucco 1st floor sill band. Gauged brick flat arches to recessed 2-pane sashes. Parapet. Extension with 1st floor 2-light bowed oriel window. INTERIOR: with early C20 grained bar counter and back.

Monday
Noon - 11:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:30pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Harvey's - Armada Ale

Lewes

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 weeks ago

Premium Bitter

Handpump

ABV: 4.5%
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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's

Lewes

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 month ago

Session Bitter

Handpump

ABV: 4%
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Harvey's - Old Ale

Lewes

This beer is served regularly.

Old Ale

Handpump

ABV: 4.3%
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Calthorpe Arms, London

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Usually sound off
Garden Garden
Outside benches
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Pub quiz Weds
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
17, 45, 46.
Nearby Station (950m)
Farringdon
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (600m)
Russell Square

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