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Nags Head, London

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Operator: McMullen
10 James Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8BT (View on Google Map)

There has been a pub of this name on all or part of this site since at least the 1670s. The present pub was rebuilt in 1900 for the licensed victualler who had occupied the previous building, and was designed by PE Pilditch. This Grade II listed building is described by the Survey of London as "a fairly restrained example of neo-Jacobean public-house architecture". The Covent Garden Area Trust is more effusive: "The smart red and gold fascia signs, the high quality engraved and gilt glass window signs and the hanging bracket sign are all models of traditional pub signs and could not be bettered". It was bought by McMullen in 1927 for the sum of £7525, and some of the tile-work on the floor dates from that period.

It is now a large and generally busy establishment in the heart of Covent Garden. The customer area forms three sides of an oblong around the bar, which has three handpumps. The wide food menu includes brunch, sandwiches, pub favourites and Sunday roasts.

Note at weekends that alcohol may not be sold until 10am under the terms of the licence.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed, Historic England ref 1277358.

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
11/03/2014
Leasehold owner
no lease
Freehold owner
McMullen
Pub ID
WLD/16689
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 9:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

McMullen - Country Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Country Bitter
McMullen - Nag's Head Bitter - House Beer McMullen - Country Bitter Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 5 times
Country Bitter
McMullen - Nag's Head Bitter - House Beer
(McMullen - Country Bitter)

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times at Nags Head, London.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

McMullen - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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McMullen IPA
McMullen - IPA Premium Pale Ale • 4.8% Spotted 3 times
McMullen IPA
McMullen - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times at Nags Head, London.

ABV 4.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
and weekend brunch
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
6, 9, 11 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 176
Nearby Station (600m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (50m)
Covent Garden

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