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Nell Gwynne, London

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Young's
1-2 Bull Inn Court, Strand, London, WC2R 0NP (View on Google Map)
(020) 7240 5579
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Tiny, hard to find Grade II listed pub in a gas lit alleyway between Maiden Lane and the Strand, rebuilt in the late 1890s. Note the Art Nouveau tilework in the passage to the Strand. The dark red colouring of walls and ceiling, together with subdued interior lighting and effectively non-existent natural light, create a very cosy effect. Small raised area at end of bar.

Beers include a regular and up to three guest ales, whilst the food offering comprises cheese & charcuterie plates. A splendid little place for anyone wanting to recapture the Dickensian pleasures of well-hidden pubs, or get over a session of 'retail therapy'. The pub boasts "one of London’s best jukeboxes packed with classics for the discerning ear". Beware steep stairs down to WC.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed, Historic England ref 1066336. On this site in 1667 at the Old Bull Inn, the diarist Samuel Pepys met "the mighty pretty" Nell Gwynne, then aged 17, already an experienced prostitute and about to become a mistress of Charles II. Also here, the actor William Terris was murdered in 1897 by a deranged stage hand from the Adelphi Theatre next door.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
29/05/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
Young's (ex City Pub Company)
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
WLD/16276
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted once
Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Young's - London Special
Young's - London Special Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Young's - London Special
Young's - London Special

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Dark Star - Hophead , St Austell - Proper Job , Twickenham - The Naked Ladies

Source: Regional

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Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
various
Nearby Station (300m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (300m)
Charing Cross

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