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...
New year energy? Post-Christmas fatigue? Just miss us? Pop in between 5th-31st January, say “cheers to zero” at the bar, and we’ll treat you to a free Lucky Saint! It's the perfect way to start 2026!
Textbooks are pricey, pub trips don’t have to be. Fancy a proper meal (or a proper pint) without blowing the budget? Get 20% off food and drink with Student Beans at our pub!
January just got tastier. Check your inbox, Blue Light Card holders, as you can tuck into an upgraded 25% discount all month long at Museum Tavern. Hero status: confirmed.
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
Historic Pub
Fancy a FREEbie?
Yes, you read that right - free food and drink is up for grabs for all you newcomers. Download the Greene King app & register, spin the wheel, and you might land yourself a main, pud or pint. No catch, just pure joy (and maybe some gravy).
Free dessert? Tick. Free pub classic? Oh yes. Free pint? Don’t mind if we do. And hey, even if you don’t win, you’ll still have our app now, so you can skip the queue like the legend you are.
Recycle your clean and empty confectionery and biscuits tubs by dropping them off at any Greene King Pub between 1 January - 15 February 2026 and help us raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Step in with our seasonal specials menu. Our carefully selected dishes are crafted with quality for a symphony of freshness and flavour in every bite. What are you in the mood for?
From iconic classics to bold new pours, there’s a pint with your name on it. Explore our own beers like Flint Eye, Prior Life, Greene King IPA, plus loads more!
Get your fill of traditional pub fare and tuck into a hearty Sunday roast. Cooked to perfection and served with all the classic trimmings, our roasts are a celebration of quality - simple yet spectacular.
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.
Gift Cards
Give the gift of a cold pint on a hot day, a family catch up, the perfect place to watch the winning goal, and even more, with the Greene King gift card.
