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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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  • Outstanding pub restoration

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
01/08/2025
Last surveyed
27/09/2016
Leasehold owner
Young's
Freehold owner
Hikari Ltd
Pub ID
WLD/16181
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

The name refers to the pub cellars, which were shaded from the sunlight presumably. 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.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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St Austell - Proper Job TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job

This beer is served regularly at Old Shades, London.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Young's - London Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted once.
Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Old Shades, London.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Twickenham (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
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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
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Transport
Close to bus routes
11, 24
Nearby Station (250m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (250m)
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