There has been a hostelry on this site since 1868 when the architect Edward Paraire, who specialised in pubs and chapels, designed a building, located within the ground, with a graceful wrought iron balcony. His building was controversially demolished almost a century later, when the SW corner of Lord's was redeveloped and the current building was built, next to the Grace Gate, in 1967. Essentially one single room including a restaurant area. Good for visiting the cricket ground, obviously, and there is seating at the front heated terrace to view St John's Wood Road as well! Sports TV on but with sound down.
Note that it can be closed to the public on "big match days" but on other occasions you can get a pass out from the ground to have a beer. The beer range is currently by arrangement with Brewdog and does not include cask ale. The licence does not permit alcohol sale until noon on Sundays.
Also note that the venue has Summer and Winter opening hours and the hours given here may be incorrect; check venue website. And be aware that the Tavern is now card-only for payment.
This venue has been flagged by CAMRA volunteers as using a misleading dispense method to serve beer.
This is a 'Fresh Ale' - a keg beer served through a cask handpump. Find out more here Handpump Hijack.
If in doubt, we recommend that you Ask if it's Cask before making a purchase.
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