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Shaston Arms, London

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Operator: Hall & Woodhouse
4 Ganton Street, Soho, London, W1F 7QN (View on Google Map)
(020) 7287 2631
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

CLOSED. It is understood that lease renewal negotiations foundered because the landlord wished to turn the site into a restaurant.

July 2025: to reopen autumn 2025 as a gastropub.

Previous description follows.

A shop conversion by Hall & Woodhouse dating from December 1999. Small pub with dark brown decor, alcoves and a lower level seating area, contrasting with most modern conversions. Shaston was the medieval name for Shaftesbury in Dorset, immortalised by Thomas Hardy as shown on the history boards in the pub. Has a cosy “aged” feel with low ceilings, old fireplaces, mirrors, etc. Two narrow corridor-like connecting rooms with booths and separate drinking areas. The muzak has been commented upon unfavourably; the venue is card-only.

Manager Sally Graham celebrated 25 years at the pub in 2024.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
08/07/2025
Last surveyed
25/09/2014
Leasehold owner
Hall & Woodhouse
Freehold owner
Shaftesbury
Pub ID
WLD/16013
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Hall and Woodhouse [Badger] - Tanglefoot
Hall and Woodhouse [Badger] - Tanglefoot Premium Golden Ale • 4.7% Spotted twice
Hall and Woodhouse [Badger] - Tanglefoot
Hall and Woodhouse [Badger] - Tanglefoot

Premium Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Hall and Woodhouse [Badger] - Fursty Ferret
Hall and Woodhouse [Badger] - Fursty Ferret Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 4 times
Hall and Woodhouse [Badger] - Fursty Ferret
Hall and Woodhouse [Badger] - Fursty Ferret

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Hall and Woodhouse [Badger] (seasonal)

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Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1100m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (350m)
Oxford Circus

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