This is an small near-200 years old ex-Friary Meux house on Seven Dials - formerly part of the notorious rookery of St Giles - where seven streets converge in the heart of 'Theatreland'. There are two drinking areas surrounding an island counter, and tables and chairs outside. The area was originally laid out by Thomas Neale in the 1690s at the centre of which is a (recently restored) pillar with sundials (count 'em!). The pub was re-built in 1834 and is Grade II listed. At one stage each of the seven apexes of Seven Dials housed a pub. The corner facade features a Taylor Walker clock.
Historic Interest
Grade II listed:- Public house. Mid C19. By Finch Hill and Paraire. Rusticated stucco; ground floor with late C19 glazed tiles to public house frontage. 3 storeys and cellars. On corner of Seven Dials with 1 window and 3 window returns to Monmouth Street and Short's Gardens. Main entrance of pilastered public house frontage faces Seven Dials. Paired Corinthian pilasters rise from 1st floor carrying entablature with an anthemion enriched cornice and parapet with recessed panels. Clock face in central corniced panel. Architraved sash windows at 1st floor level with console bracketed cornices alternating with pedimented windows, the centre bay on each return being blind. To the 2nd floor architraved sashes with blind pedimented windows in the centre bay on each return. INTERIOR: corner bar divided into two by screen with arched opening. This, rear area of bar and underside of open staircase retains moulded frieze. Early C20 central bar counter and back bar. Panelled walls.
This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.
Crown, London
Currently Rockin Rudolph
Changing beers typically include: Greene King (seasonal)
Source: National