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(Sign). Published on 04-07-2013
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Operator: Independent
21 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5RH (View on Google Map)
(020) 7240 2789
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On a visit in Dec 2021 we were informed that the one cask beer previously available (London Pride) had not been on sale since the first Covid lockdown.

Once a Whitbread Hogshead, this is an end-of-terrace pub rebuilt in 1882. Said to have been used by luminaries such as Oscar Wilde and Oliver Reed, this former market dive is now a locals’ pub attracting mainly office workers and residents from the nearby flats; regular groups and classes use the first-floor room and bar.

Two TV screens are available for football and it does get busy of an evening. Dogs are welcome and children until 7pm. The food menu concentrates on Pieminster pies plus bars snacks, indeed the pub's website says, "In partnership with Pieminster." . Hanging flower baskets add charm to its exterior.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Camden
Last updated
23/07/2023
Last surveyed
18/12/2021
Leasehold owner
other
Freehold owner
Apollo Island Investments Ltd
Pub ID
WLD/16270
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
5 tables with stools on Betterton St until 9pm
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (850m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (300m)
Covent Garden

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