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Bull & Egret, London

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Operator: 202 Pub Co Ltd ex Aldrich Inns
81-82 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9NG (View on Google Map)
(020) 4631 3476
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Previously the Freemasons Arms, this site reopened in summer 2025 under the name The Bull & Egret – becoming what is believed to be the only pub in the UK with that title. The remodelling removed the previous back raised area and the pub is now all on one level.

The six handpumps should have at least three cask ales available. There is a wide food offering including pub favourites, toasties and a kids' menu. Further updates welcome.

The pub hosts the Covent Garden Comedy Club with acts generally on Friday and Saturday nights; booking required.

Historic Interest

Located near Freemasons Hall and convenient for theatreland, this pub was first licensed in 1704 and known as the Bull's Head until 1778. The Geological Society was founded here in 1807. In spite of incorrect media reports and the pub's own memorabilia the Football Association was NOT created here in 1863 after six meetings that year in the pub; this event was in the Freemason's Tavern nearby! Originally owned by Charringtons, it was acquired by Sam Smith in 1985, Greene King in 1988, Shepherd Neame in 2003, and finally 202 Pub Co in 2025.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Freemasons Arms
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
Last surveyed
21/04/2016
Leasehold owner
Calaviation Ltd
Freehold owner
The Mercers’ Company
Pub ID
WLD/15942
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Shepherd Neame - Spitfire TasteMatch Prediction

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Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted once
Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Bull & Egret, London.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 5 times
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SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Bull & Egret, London.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Theakston

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (750m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (200m)
Covent Garden

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