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Old Shades SW1 landlord pic July 2019. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 14-07-2019
Image: Old Shades SW1 landlord pic July 2019. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 14-07-2019
Old Shades SW1 sign Oct 2017. (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 09-10-2017
Image: Old Shades SW1 sign Oct 2017. (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 09-10-2017
Old Shades SW1 Oct 2017. (Pub, External). Published on 09-10-2017
Image: Old Shades SW1 Oct 2017. (Pub, External). Published on 09-10-2017
Old Shades 02. (Pub, External). Published on 26-09-2016
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OCR Pub

Old Shades, London

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Operator: Young's
37 Whitehall, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2BX (View on Google Map)
(020) 7839 8577
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The word Shades was originally a generic term for cellars and this pub was just ‘The Shades’ until rebuilt in 1898 by Treadwell & Martin in the Gothic-influenced Arts & Crafts style. Note the jokey pub sign outside! Grade II listed, this long, narrow, wood-panelled pub widens into a waitress-service dining room at the back. A gilded cupola with stained glass panels lights the central bar area, which has an impressive Victorian tiled front. Accompanied children are welcome at any time. Six handpumps; ale prices reflect the very central location.

As from early 2019 Young's operate this pub.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed, Historic England entry 1267004.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Shades
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
12/03/2025
Last surveyed
27/09/2016
Leasehold owner
other
Freehold owner
Hikari Ltd
Pub ID
WLD/16181
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

The name refers to the pub cellars. It was rebuilt in 1898 in the Gothic-influenced Arts & Crafts style and is Grade II-listed. The long, narrow, wood-panelled pub widens into a dining room at the back. A gilded cupola with stained glass lights the central bar, which has an impressive Victorian tiled front. Real ale and meals.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Dark Star - Hophead
Dark Star - Hophead

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Southwark - London Pale Ale
Southwark - London Pale Ale

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 3 times

Changing

From Young's national listing

Changing beers typically include: Adnams - Mosaic , Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter , Twickenham (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
At back
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
OCR Pub OCR Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes
11, 24
Nearby Station (250m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (250m)
Charing Cross

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