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Footman, London

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Opens Mon at 12:00pm
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Operator: Metropolitan (Greene King)
5 Charles Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 5DE (View on Google Map)
(020) 7499 2988
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Licensed in 1749 and rebuilt in 1937 with a roof extension making it taller than its neighbours in its terrace. It is the only pub in London bearing this sign. In olden days liveried footmen were employed to run before carriages to pay toll dues, carry lights at night, and similar. Their physical powers were often formidable and some could run sixteen to twenty miles in a couple of hours.

Now the site is a comfortable lounge bar with attractive bay windows and additional seating plus restaurant upstairs. The food offering includes lunchtime sandwiches, Sunday roasts and a kids' menu. The venue has been described as "a posh local for posh locals".

Historic Interest

Some history about this site may be seen on the alondoninheritance.com website.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Only Running Footman; Running Footman
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
07/08/2024
Last surveyed
19/05/2016
Leasehold owner
Greene King
Freehold owner
Berkeley Square Holdings Ltd
Pub ID
WLD/16234
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Hardys & Hansons - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - Footman Ale 3.9% - House Beer Hardys & Hansons - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.9%
Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - Footman Ale 3.9% - House Beer
(Hardys & Hansons - Bitter)

This beer is served regularly at Footman, London.

ABV 3.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Footman, London.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Portobello - Star , Timothy Taylor - Landlord

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Certain events such as Six Nations
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Features
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Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
C2
Closest station (1450m)
London Victoria
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (300m)
Green Park

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