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Operator: Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers)
351 Strand, Aldwych, London, WC2R 0HS (View on Google Map)

Next door to the Lyceum Theatre, the ornately faced building dates from 1903 and consists of a long narrow split level bar featuring ceiling mouldings in salmon pink with gilded highlights. At the end of the room mirrors set in marble effect surrounds reflect the light from the chandeliers. Upstairs is a large and plush comfortable restaurant with bar, whilst outside there's a large seating area along the Wellington Street frontage. The pub was last refurbed in autumn 2023.

Both levels of the bar have banks of handpumps but not all beers are duplicated and there are usually some interesting offerings in addition to the usual banker brands.

There is a wide food menu including bar snacks, sandwiches, Sunday roasts, burgers, pies, and other pub favourites. Food options include takeaway and delivery as well as eating in the pub.

Note that on Sundays alcohol may not be sold until noon.

Historic Interest

Named after Sir Arthur Wellesley who was raised to the title Duke of Wellington in May 1814 after his Peninsular victories . The pub was originally founded in 1846 near to the site of the English Opera House (also known as the Theatre Royal and the original Lyceum Theatre, and now the Lyceum Tavern) which was destroyed by fire in 1830.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
WLD/16046
Asset of Community Value
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Saturday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Sunday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Taylor's  Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's  Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4%
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Certain events shown such as Six Nations
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
and breakfasts
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
9, 11, 23
Nearby Station (550m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (400m)
Covent Garden

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