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Theodore Bullfrog, London

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Operator: Young's
26-30 John Adam Street, Charing Cross, London, WC2N 6HL (View on Google Map)

Post-war pub with a multi-level bar layout on a corner site just off Villiers Street. Previously part of Whitbread’s Beefeater chain. Originally licensed in 1690 as the St Martins Tavern and rebuilt in 1959, it was renamed the Gilbert & Sullivan for a while in the 1970s. Downstairs there's an L-shaped bar in the far corner. On the first floor there's a dining room, which can also be hired for private parties, etc.

Pub fare is fairly typical e.g. pies, burgers and toasties, and bar snacks are available. There are two TV screens, and an eclectic range of background music is played at a reasonable volume. If you're drinking outside after 6pm you may have to settle for a plastic glass. To compensate, there are ledges on the pavement side of the windows which are ideal for setting your pint down. If this pub is one of a number on your tour, do watch out for the steps just inside the entrance!

Potential visitors should not be put off by this pub's clunky name; it is a pleasant oasis of calm, away from the bustle of Strand and Charing Cross. There are three ale handpumps but only two were in use (August 2025).

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
27/08/2025
Last surveyed
03/12/2018
Leasehold owner
no lease
Freehold owner
Young's
Pub ID
WLD/16725
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Young's - London Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted twice.
Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Theodore Bullfrog, London.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Young's - London Special TasteMatch Prediction

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Young's - London Special
Young's - London Special Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Young's - London Special
Young's - London Special

This beer is served regularly at Theodore Bullfrog, London.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Accommodation Accommodation
Three double-bedroom Airbnb apartments above
Function Room Function Room
Villiers Room upstairs
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
9, 11
Nearby Station (150m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (150m)
Charing Cross

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