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Tom Cribb, London

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Operator: Shepherd Neame
36 Panton Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 4EA (View on Google Map)
(020) 7839 3801
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With no TVs but packed with photographs and prints featuring boxers and early boxing history, this is a must for boxing fans. Refurbished to a high standard in 2023 at a reputed cost of £800,000. Five cask ales should now be available here according to management feedback.

The food offering includes bar snacks, pub favourites, pies, and a kids menu.

Pub photos copyright Shepherd Neame.

Historic Interest

Originally called the Union Arms to commemorate the 1707 Act of Union between England and Scotland, this basic single bar corner pub was rebuilt in 1878 and renamed in 1960 after the famous champion bare knuckle prize fighter nicknamed the Black Diamond, who had been its landlord from 1820 to 1838. "Cribb's Parlour" was mentioned in Thackeray's Vanity Fair and the pub was also referenced by Conan Doyle.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
16/06/2025
Last surveyed
06/11/2011
Leasehold owner
no lease
Freehold owner
Shepherd Neame
Pub ID
WLD/16054
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger TasteMatch Prediction

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Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once.
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Tom Cribb, London.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Shepherd Neame - Master Brew TasteMatch Prediction

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Shepherd Neame - Master Brew
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 3 times.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Tom Cribb, London.

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

Shepherd Neame - Spitfire TasteMatch Prediction

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Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Session Bitter • 4.2%
Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire

This beer is served regularly at Tom Cribb, London.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 3.9%
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly at Tom Cribb, London.

ABV 3.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Shepherd Neame (seasonal)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Function Room Function Room
Richmond Room upstairs
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (500m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (200m)
Piccadilly Circus

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