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Heritage Pub

Clachan, London

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Operator: Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers)
34 Kingly Street, Soho, London, W1B 5QH (View on Google Map)

First licensed in 1750, this grade II listed pub was rebuilt in 1898 and still retains many original fittings such as engraved glasswork, mirrors, servery mahogany, and ceiling Lincrusta panels. Called the Bricklayers Arms until 1887 and once owned by the family-run Liberty department store which had plans to use it as a storehouse but then sold it off.

The ground floor bar is split level with a further room upstairs doubling as a restaurant and function room. Note the unusual raised snug at the rear with skylight and rails. The wide food menu includes click-and-collect and takeaway options.

Clachan is a Scottish word for hamlet but it is not known what the connection was; mosaics at the entrances spell out the pub name.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed, Historic England reference 1061360.

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Previous Names
Bricklayers' Arms
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
14/03/2024
Last surveyed
18/09/2019
Pub ID
WLD/16026
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: II

Built in 1898, the Clachan (a Scottish word for hamlet) retains plenty of original Victorian glazing and woodwork

Two of the three entrances (one no longer in use) have mosaic flooring bearing the name of the pub. That on the Kingly Street side (with ornamental tiles on the wall) leads to a mosaic corridor which originally led to a door to the rear of the pub. All the internal divisions have gone and now one can circumnavigate the very impressive servery with its mahogany fittings. Much of the timber and etched and cut glass screenwork between the front and back parts of the pub is still in situ, but the gantry on the counter is a modern addition. The ceiling is richly treated with Lincrusta panels. A notable and unusual feature is the raised snug at the rear with its iron rails and skylight. The Liberty Dining Room upstairs has a good fireplace (but modern bar fittings). The pub was once owned by the family-run Liberty department store which had plans to use it as a storehouse but sold it in 1993.

General information about historic pub interiors

A striking, loosely French Renaissance-style pub built of 1898. Two of the three entrances have mosaic flooring bearing the name of the pub. That on the Kingly Street side (with ornamental tiles on the wall) leads to a mosaic corridor which originally led to a door to the rear parts of the pub. Nowadays all the internal divisions have gone and one can circumnavigate the very impressive servery with its mahogany fittings. Much of the timber and etched and cut glass screenwork between the front and back parts of the pub is still in situ. The rear of the servery has a pleasing curved shaped counter. The ceiling is richly treated with Lincrusta panels. A notable and unusual feature is the raised snug at the rear with its iron rails and skylight. The Liberty Dining Room upstairs has a good fireplace (but modern bar fittings). ). The pub was once owned by the family-run Liberty department store which had plans to use it as a storehouse but then sold it off in 1993. Clachan is a Scottish word for hamlet but it is unknown what the connection was.

General information about historic pub interiors
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Changing beers typically include: St Austell (varies) , Timothy Taylor - Landlord

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Certain events such as Six Nations shown
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Until 5pm with tables & chairs
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 9pm
Function Room Function Room
Upstairs dining room - 45 covers
Restaurant Restaurant
Upstairs
Smoking Smoking
Outside
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
various
Closest station (1250m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (250m)
Oxford Circus
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