IN August 2023 it reopened after a period of closure and at the end of Sept had 4 cask beers available which are as listed. It is not known to what extent (say) the Hobgoblin is a guest.. On the first floor find the ‘Bistro Bleu’ restaurant. In the bar there is a range of bar snacks." The food times given are for "Bar Food". The Bistro Blue opens Mon - Fri 12:00-15:00 / 17:00-21:30, Saturday: 12:00-21:30, Sunday 12:00-19:00.
This was the the first London project for the operator but due to work necessary on the pub it opened after their second venture - the former Knights Templar now the Last Judgment. Berkeley Inns are a Derbyshire gastropub operator and the Rugby Tavern will form part of a new London division. The pub group was established in November 2014, and now also operates the Horseshoes in Long Lane Village, Derbyshire; The Cow in Dalbury Lees; and the Bluebell Inn in Kirk Langley.
Formerly a Nicholson's, then a Fuller's house, then Shepherd Neame. It is so named because it was built around 1850 on land donated by the founder of Rugby School (they still own the freehold). There is a large seating (and smoking) area available outside, which, being in a car free zone, is extremely pleasant during the summer months.
Historic Interest
Grade II listing:- Location Statutory Address: RUGBY PUBLIC HOUSE, 1, RUGBY STREET The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority. County: Greater London Authority District: Camden (London Borough) National Grid Reference: TQ 30709 82016 Summary Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. Reasons for Designation Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. History Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. Details CAMDEN
TQ3082SE RUGBY STREET 798-1/96/1410 (South side) 14/05/74 No.1 Rugby Public House
GV II
2 early C18 houses incorporated behind mid C19 front. Stucco upper floors with tiled pub frontage. 5 windows and 4-window return to Great James Street. C20 pub frontage with fluted pilasters. Each upper floor with pilasters, at the angles and join of the 2 houses, carrying sill strings. 2nd and 3rd floors with moulded bands at 2/3 window height. Architraved, recessed 2-pane sashes; 1st floor with bracketed cornices, 3rd floor with enriched heads. Bracketed cornice. INTERIOR: retains cornices and cast-iron columns with Corinthian capitals.
This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.
Rugby Tavern, London