Open Today: 11:00am - 11:00pm

About the Museum Tavern

Our historic pub dating back to 1723, the Museum Tavern in Bloomsbury was originally called the Dog and Duck. We changed our name in 1759 when the British Museum was built opposite us, but our Victorian bar fittings and gas lanterns still remain to this day. W...

Today (Thu)
11:00am - 11:00pm
Today (Thu)
11:00am - 10:00pm

Facilities

Top-notch amenities to make sure you have a great time. Here’s what you can expect when you visit The Museum Tavern:

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Delivery
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What makes us special

Find out what makes us special at The Museum Tavern and come and join us!

A pub for paws

Here at the Museum Tavern, we love dogs great and small, so bring your four-legged friends and relax in our dog-friendly pub.

Find Us

The Museum Tavern, London

With a prettily presented Prussian blue pigment and golden gilded exterior, the Museum Tavern is a popular pub next to the British Museum by Russell Square. Other museum attractions close by include the Charles Dickens Museum and Sir John Soane's Museum. The pub retains many other original features, including mirrors and windows. Outside you can enjoy our beer garden.

The tavern is only a few stops away from international train station London St. Pancras, making us an excellent stopping point to rest and refuel for weary travellers. We’re also the perfect spot for theatre lovers looking for a hearty pub lunch, being a short walk away from both the Dominion and Gillian Lynne theatres. Book your meal with us today.

A pub for all

The Museum Tavern is a cosy English pub serving real ales and traditional food in a family-friendly and dog-friendly environment with free Wi-Fi.

Delicious food and drink for every occasion

Our delicious menu of classic pub meals includes a Sunday roast selection, sharing platters and hot desserts. For meat lovers, we have tasty chicken, crispy pork belly and steaks seared to perfection or juicy vegetarian burgers, grilled cheese and plenty of sides to pick from for vegetarians. Vegan and non-gluten options are also available.

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