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Silver Cross Jul 2024. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 28-07-2024
Image: Silver Cross Jul 2024. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 28-07-2024
Silver Cross sign Jul 2024. (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 28-07-2024
Image: Silver Cross sign Jul 2024. (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 28-07-2024
Silver Cross SW1-sign Oct 2017. (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 09-10-2017
Image: Silver Cross SW1-sign Oct 2017. (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 09-10-2017

Silver Cross, London

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Operator: Greene King
33 Whitehall, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2BX (View on Google Map)
(020) 7930 8350
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A sprawling early 20th century pub on ground floor and basement levels. Low ceilings nonetheless make for an intimate atmosphere, although TV sports are available. The downstairs bar, used for overflow at busy times, is available for functions. There is a wide food offering including pub classics, Sunday roasts and a kids' menu. See venue website for meal deals.

The name Silver Cross is recorded in an 1861 document referred to in British History Online but at some time after the Great War the pub sign was changed to display the Canadian Memorial Cross medal, first presented in 1919 to mothers of fallen Canadian forces members and nursing sisters.

The pub was renovated in early 2024 to a high standard, reportedly costing a six-figure sum. The old sign was replaced by a new one depicting King Charles II with a King Charles spaniel head. The previous sign showing the Silver Cross is in our photo.

Historic Interest

The original 1674 tavern was given a brothel keeper’s licence by King Charles II for services rendered. This was never revoked, so it could be said that this is the only (non-operating) legal licensed brothel in the country.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
09/12/2024
Last surveyed
27/09/2016
Leasehold owner
other
Freehold owner
E & J Property Associates Ltd
Pub ID
WLD/16116
Asset of Community Value
Saturday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Monday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers (e.g. Greene King Old Speckled Hen, Wells Bombardier) and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Certain events such as Six Nations
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children until 9pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Function Room Function Room
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Cloud
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Transport
Close to bus routes
11, 24
Nearby Station (250m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (250m)
Charing Cross

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