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Calthorpe Arms, London

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252 Grays Inn Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8JR (View on Google Map)
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Brodies are now operating the pub. There are 6 handpumps serving up to 5 cask beers from Harvey’s Brewery (such as Sussex Best, Old Ale and Armada Ale). The range can vary but Sussex Best will be always be on. On 23/07 Harvey's Sisters & Olympia were on tap.

Great friendly pub and reasonable prices for this bit of London. Background music is played but when busy you won't hear it!

NOTE - the website set up by the previous tenant is still live and so bears little resemblance to what you will find today - so we no longer provide the link. We are assuming the phone number remained unchanged.

Following the sale of the pub to Punch and the retirement of the long-standing licensee before Xmas 2021, it is fair to say that this pub has gone through some changes. There are now three televisions and a juke box. Clearly refurbished on the change of ownership but with the exception of the additional electronic devices the same feel as before. The function room is still in use eg the folk club is meeting there.

On the corner with Wren Street, where pavement seating is available, this comfortable, single bar pub is popular with locals and office workers alike. In 1830, it was used as a temporary magistrates' court after the first recorded murder of a policeman on duty. Young’s bought the pub in 1984 but in 2021, as part of a larger sale, it was bought by Punch. Three times local CAMRA Pub of the Year while owned by Young's.

May 2024 - Planning applications – refused 2024/0052/L.*new Erection of two-storey infill extension at rear; reconfigurations to internal floor plan at all levels; and associated internal and external works.

Historic Interest

Grade II listing:- End of terrace public house. Early C19. Yellow stock brick. 4 storeys and cellar. 2 windows and 3-window return to Wren Street, plus 2 and single storey, 4-window extension to Wren Street return. C20 wooden public house frontage with Corinthian pilasters carrying entablature with modillion cornice. Plain stucco 1st floor sill band. Gauged brick flat arches to recessed 2-pane sashes. Parapet. Extension with 1st floor 2-light bowed oriel window. INTERIOR: with early C20 grained bar counter and back.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Camden
Last updated
24/07/2025
Last surveyed
23/07/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
NLD/6330
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:30pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Harvey's - Armada Ale
Harvey's - Armada Ale Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 5 times
Harvey's - Armada Ale
Harvey's - Armada Ale

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Harvey's - Old Ale
Harvey's - Old Ale Old Ale • 4.3% Spotted 4 times
Harvey's - Old Ale
Harvey's - Old Ale

Old Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 7 times
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 7 times
Harvey's - Dark Mild
Harvey's - Dark Mild Mild • 3%
Harvey's - Dark Mild
Harvey's - Dark Mild

Mild

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Harvey's (varies)

Source: Regional


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Usually sound off
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Outside benches
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Pub quiz Weds
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
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Transport
Close to bus routes
17, 45, 46.
Nearby Station (950m)
Farringdon
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (600m)
Russell Square

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