Visit these fabulous and interesting pubs to enjoy a pint or two of Greene King real ale including the all new Royal London. Remember to get your stamp in order to get a free T-shirt
The Old Star is over 300 years old and has a number of esteemed neighbours. Situated in close proximity to Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards Parade, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, the basement of the pub used to be used as the Crown Vaults. These have now been converted into cosy coves, a setting frequented by the occasional MP. You can still enjoy its treasures with a pint of cask ale.
Here’s something out of the ordinary. Home of The Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, this pub is visited by Holmes and Watson enthusiasts from around the world. With the main attraction being a replica of Holmes’ sitting room and study, diners at the Sherlock Holmes pub are able to see the famous setting through a glass partition in the restaurant area. Situated next to Charing Cross station, it is easy to imagine Arthur Conan-Doyle’s detective duo dashing off to catch a train on one of their hair-raising adventures.
With a fantastic location in the heart of London’s West End, you are never too far from the theatres and famous attractions such as Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and the National and Portrait galleries. The pub is very popular amongst theatre-goers for a pre or post-show drink.
Located in the heart of the West End, The Brewmaster is a traditional English pub surrounded by history and culture. A minute's walk from Leicester Square and at the epicentre of Theatreland, The Brewmaster serves hearty pub fare and has an excellent selection of cask ales on the bar. Free wireless internet is also available to bring the pub right up to date with the modern age. Previous customers include screen legends Bruce Willis, Sean Penn and er…Mcfly. There's always a good chance you'll bump into a celebrity or two during your time there.
Situated in the trendy area of Soho, The Bath House has been trading since 1738 and has impeccable entertainment credentials. Rumoured to be the meeting place of Rod Stewart and The Small Faces, the pub is a friendly and truly traditional pub now frequented by music producers and TV directors.
A public house with the name Coach and Horses has stood on the site in Soho since at least 1739. The existing building also dates back to a similar era. The famous poet Percy Shelley had lodgings opposite the pub from 1811 where he wrote several famous pieces, and the Coach and Horses was believed to be his local watering hole. A traditional English pub situated in the heart of the West End.
Built in 1736, the pub is close to the shopping Mecca’s of Carnaby Street, Regent Street, Oxford Street and just 30 seconds from the world famous Hamleys toy shop. Locals tell stories of how the Beatles regularly used to hold band meetings there and the likes of Kate Moss and Pete Doherty still pop in. The Blue Posts has also gained fame for its delicious organic Sunday roasts. The perfect accompaniment to a pint of real ale.
