Dog Friendly — Pubs in London

BrewDog Chancery Lane

1 Plough Place, Fetter Lane, London EC4A 1DE

The eighth Draft House opened in former restaurant premises in April 2016. Re-branded as BrewDog in early 2021.

Brewdog Old Street

211 Old Street, London EC1V 9NR

Disabled Access

Opened in the new Bower development. 15 taps dispense the beer.

Look Mum No hands

49 Old Street, London EC1V 9HX

Bike repair shop and bar opened in 2010. Recently added four keg beers, e.g. Beavertown, Wild Beer. No cask beer. Twenty bottled beers. Breakfast available until 11.30am weekdays, 2pm weekends.

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar

11-14 South Place, Finsbury Circus, London EC2M 7EB

Wright & Bell's first opening in November 2016. Kitty Hawk closed at the beginning of the pandemic. Bread street kitchen opened August 2021. Restaurant & Bar with keg and bottled beer.

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar

10 Bread Strreet, London EC4M 9AJ

Gordon Ramsay kitchen and bar opened 2011. No cask ale.

BrewDog Tower Hill

21 Great Tower Street, London EC3R 5AR

Large modern brew pub. 25 beers on tap. Takeaway available. On site brewery which produces specials. Food available including breakfast.

White Haus

17 Farringdon Street, London EC4A 4AB

Alpine themed pub in a new development. Tank and craft beer along with 2 cask ales

Traitors Gate

14 Trinity Square, London EC3N 4AA

Modern style pub with mottled leather, wooden paneling and floral designs. There is a smaller separate bar in the cellar which can be hired..

Viaduct Tavern

126 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AA

Visit the Newgate Prison cellar by arrangement with Pub Walks (see Time Out for details). Became a Fuller's tied house ex Ind Coope Nicholsons.

Rising Sun

38 Cloth Fair, London EC1A 7JQ

Grave-diggers used to meet here in the upper room to discuss sale of cadavers to doctors at nearby Barts. The building was for a few years used as offices until purchased by Sam Smiths. It was previously a Courage house. Has a dartboard which is rare in these parts.

Fence

67-69 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6BP

No real ale, handpump unused. New Fuller's cafe-bar that opened in February 2000. Renamed Fence but still keg.

Castle

34-35 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6DB

Large busy semi-circular bar: a pawnbroker's sign and a large painting commemorate a former licensee of this pub lending George IV money for a bet, some of which he accepted as reward the right to practise as a pawnbroker which of course has not been used

Argyle

1 Greville Street, London EC1N 8PQ

Located in a modern building just off Leather Lane, this Stonegate establishment is popular with a city clientele on weekdays; it is also open on Saturdays. Traditional pub food is available till nine. The main bar is located on the ground floor; there is also an intimate cellar bar and an upstairs bar that includes a terrace - rugs available in winter!

Horseshoe

24 Clerkenwell Close, London EC1R 0AG

Former Courage pub on a long standing pub site (since at least 1748). Traditional locals' house with an emphasis on darts with four dartboards in regular use upstairs. Is now a single bar inside with a counter equipped with 4 hand pumps. Large recently refurbished upstairs function room.

Bowler

32 Bowling Green Lane, London EC1R 0BJ

A large rambling interior in a pub which reopened after refurbishment as the Bowler in 2005. TV sport is very popular here with multiple TV screens. 3 handpumps.

Three Kings

7 Clerkenwell Close, London EC1R 0DY

A curved fronted house in Clerkenwell Close - for a while called Kings of Clerkenwell but this has now reverted to Three Kings. One bar with 4 handpumps. Superbly polished linoleum floor. Smaller upstairs function rooms. Limited opening hours at weekends. Rare to see a turntable and vinyl being played here. Fine Mann Crossman and Paulin window. Became a managed Ei Group pub in February 2019. Following refurbishment in 2021 the original tiling on the exterior has been removed and the interior substantially altered.

Crown Tavern

42 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0EG

The original 18th-century building included the Apollo Concert Room on the first floor, which is now a bar and function room, while the downstairs bar is divided into a number of attractive drinking areas. Five changing real ales are served, and an extensive a la carte and set menu is available throughout the day, with roasts on Sundays. The beer garden continues out onto the Green, with a view of the Old Sessions House and the Marx Memorial Library.

Sekforde

34 Sekforde Street, London EC1R 0HA

Formerly a Charrington pub and then a free house and finally in the Young's pub company stable. The pub is built on land belonging to Thomas Sekforde who died in 1588. The Sekfordes came originally from Suffolk and pub maintained its contacts there in Woodbridge with inter-pub visits. The pub is now privately owned and has been redeveloped. It has a traditional feel, with a separate restaurant downstairs and a function room upstairs.

George & Monkey

68 Amwell Street, London EC1R 1UU

Traditional backstreet pub, which has been through various guises over the years - historically the Fountain, for 20 years Filthy MacNasty's, briefly a Simmons cocktail bar, and 2016 the Amwell Arms. Reopend in July 2018 in its current guise. 3 handpumps. Bottles and cans

Wilmington

69 Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4RL

Closed for complete refurbishment in 2013, it re-opened in October of that year when it became part of the Metropolitan Pub Co range of Greene King and serving a more varied cask ale range. Work included reinstating a large glass atrium from the 19th century. prior to this it had been a music pub with live bands. Greene king badged house beer as Stay and Griffin along with four guest beers are available, usually including local brews. There is a large dining area with an open-plan kitchen and gets very busy at lunchtimes and early evening.

Gunmakers

13 Eyre Street Hill, London EC1R 5ET

Just off Clerkenwell Road, this small pub is usually busy and drinkers often spread out onto the pavement. A Star tenancy, it was free of tie for its two real ales. Food is served lunchtimes and evenings until 9pm- Not Mon. Seating is available on the two levels on the ground floor with additional seating upstairs. Music is played.

Sutton Arms

16 Great Sutton Street, London EC1V 0DH

Former Whitbread pub, a free house since 1991. Named after 17th century plutocrat Thomas Sutton, who founded nearby Charterhouse. Traditional after-work corner pub with side bar, plus a dining/function room upstairs.

Brewhouse & Kitchen

Torrens Street, London EC1V 1NQ

Part of a small chain of brew pubs. The brewing kit was formerly used at the Botanist in Kew. Opened as the Brb @ the Arc in the 90s eventually becoming simply Arc, formerly operated by Spirit and latterly by Orchid. A pub, the Blue Angel, stood on the site before being demolished in 1988. Quiz night on Mondays. 4 handpumps dispense the range of home brewed beers. Beers brewed on site are gluten free and vegan friendly.

Peasant

240 St John Street, London EC1V 4PH

Beer Festivals

Originally named the George & Dragon and dating from early Victorian times, much of the trademark classic Victorian decor still exists, including a mosaic floor with a centrepiece depicting Saint George slaying the dragon, plus a lovely tiled mural also depicting the eponymous Saint skewering his adversary. The design of the mosaic floor also allows us to determine the original multi-room layout of the place. It's furnished with re-cycled dining room furniture, which goes quite nicely in here. There's also a rather nice large wood-framed mirror on the back wall. This a spacious yet comfortable pub.

Artillery Arms

102 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8ND

Beer Festivals

Near Wesley’s Chapel and behind the Grade I listed dissenters’ burial ground of Bunhill Fields. Named after the nearby headquarters of the Honourable Artillery Company, Small single-room pub with a central bar. Some of the servery has stained glass panels, there are also two screens at the window overlooking Bunhill Row, and the venue has a bare wooden floor throughout. Walls at the rear display military prints and a framed collection of cigarette cards. Upstairs is a dining room with a comprehensive menu. There are occasional guest ales and a mini festival is staged in the autumn.

Whitecross Tap

142 Whitecross Street, London EC1Y 8QJ

Reopened as The Whitecross Tap following refurbishment in November 2018. Lots of screens to watch sports and pizzas on offer.

Barley Mow

127 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3BX

Small corner pub in the heart of Shoreditch, one of the Remarkable chain. Beers from Fuller's and Portobello. Bar snacks such as Pork Pies, Sausage Roll and Scotch Egg available all day.

Fox

28 Paul Street, London EC2A 4LB

Traditional pub on the ground floor, with a centre bar, wooden floor and prints on the walls. Gastro food available. Popular with staff from nearby offices. An upstairs lounge is bookable for private functions.

Griffin

93 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4RD

Unspoilt Grade II listed pub. Now re-opened after refurbishment, selling 2 changing cask beers, 15 kegs and 40 bottles.

Telegraph

11 Telegraph Street, London EC2R 7AR

New spacious Fullers bar and kitchen opened 2003 on ground floor of new red brick clad office block, built partly on the site of the Butlers Head, a Bass (previously Ind Coope) pub demolished in 2002. Fitted out in contemporary style with mixture of tables, chairs, stools and leather sofas, low lighting from bare light bulbs and candles, exposed metallic ventilation ducts, grey and cream decor. Kitchen servery to side, blackboard for daily specials.

Three Lords

27 Minories, London EC3N 1DD

Built on the site of the old Franciscan nunnery - hence Minories. On dissolution the parish was granted the full privileges of the nunnery, including marriage without banns or licence and licensing their own publicans. The name Three Lords comes from three Jacobite Lords executed after the '45 rebellion. Plain bar on the ground floor; basement dining room. Entirely Italian food.

Seething Lane Tap

14-15 Seething Lane, London EC3N 4AX

This modern pub has somewhat of an American diner style about it. 6 Changing cask beers are served on hand pump, together with several craft keg beers. Food is served all day and a large screen shows sports, whilst music plays at the same time. Not for those seeking peace and quiet!

Olde Cheshire Cheese

145 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2BU

This pub, rebuilt shortly after the Great Fire of London, is located down a narrow alley off Fleet Street. Its famous alleyway side entrance is in Wine Office Court. Atmospheric front bar (which boasts a roaring fire in winter) but many other drinking areas, both old and recent, on three levels. It has many alleged associations with London characters of the past and is a much promoted tourist destination in its own right.

Old Bank Of England

194 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2LT

This Grade II listed building was, until 1975, a branch of the Bank of England and then a Bristol & West Building Society office. After a period of time as a Fuller's pub, latterly one of their Ale & Pie establishments, the lease reverted to owners McMullens in early 2019 and the pub is now directly managed by them. The pub was give a refurbishment in early 2020 and, whereas the ornate high ceilings complete with chandeliers and the gallery beneath it were retained, the island bar was replaced with a modern metal work structure with similarly styled booths alongside. The rear courtyard now features a classic Routemaster bus, craned in during the McMullens refurb! The ale range is now entirely from the McMullen brewery, complimented by a menu offering typical pub grub. There are two function areas but occasionally the whole pub may be booked out so do check before making a special visit.

Punch Tavern

99 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1DE

A well-known institution in lower Fleet Street which could easily be missed were it not for Mr Punch outside. Grade II listed.

Plough

27 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LH

A Victorian corner pub built in 1855, located near the British Museum and Holborn’s many transport links. It has an attractive exterior with large windows to the front; hanging baskets in summer decorate the outdoor seating area in front. The carpeted front bar is furnished traditionally with an over bar glass shelf, settles, tables and chairs, etched glass windows, red walls and plush curtains. Although there is a plasma TV here, it is the long, wood panelled rear bar with two screens that is principally sports oriented. The attractive upstairs function room, usually open to the public, has large windows offering views of Bloomsbury. Traditional pub food is served.

Museum Tavern

49 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3BA

A magnificent Victorian pub opposite the British Museum, a CAMRA Heritage Pub. Originally the Dog and Duck stood on this site, signifying local duck hunting. John Creed became landlord in 1762 and initiated the name British Museum Tavern, to identify the pub with the nearby collection, which was being developed from specimens collected by Sir Hans Sloane. William Finch Hill designed the 1855 redevelopment with the ground floor front and classic mahogany back bar fitting being evident today. 1889 saw another redesign of the interior by architects Wylson and Long. Finch's classical style was partly preserved as five separate bars were created, with partitions and decorations of stained glass. Two rare examples of these stained glass windows survive in the bar today, an essential part of any visit. Five bars were reduced to three in 1935 becoming one in the 1960s. The five sets of entrance doors are all that remains of this arrangement today. Traditional pub food is served. Pre pandemic this was a rare regular outlet for Old Peculier but as at Nov 2021 it has not come back and neither have any guest beers. Ciders such as Weston's no longer meet CAMRA's definition of "real cider".

Marlborough Arms

36 Torrington Place, London WC1E 7LY

The Marlborough Arms is named in reference to the coat of arms worn by the third and subsequent Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill. A traditional pub to suit all tastes perpetually busy with students, business people, tourists and locals from a surprisingly residential area. A large open area surrounded by oak panelling and some fine features, with the bar pushed to one side making an easy area to fill with tables in regular formation but with a nod to informality and comfort in the small area beyond the bar. Metal tables and chairs outside under pull out awnings available until 9pm. In 2021 the exterior was redecorated and we have retained some pics showing how it looked - better in our mind!

Harrison

28 Harrison Street, London WC1H 8JF

Accommodation

A modern pub internally which still retains some of its old Watney’s frosted windows, décor is a mix of modern and traditional elements, open plan, large tables with sofas and armchairs plus two real open fires. As part of the refurbishment, four modern style, en-suite rooms were added, three doubles and one sleeping three. Outside seating is available but on one side must be vacated by 10pm. The basement features live music. Just off the Gray’s Inn Road and less than 10 minutes walk from King’s Cross/St Pancras. Closes on public holidays, check their website for details.

Mabel's Tavern

9 Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9AZ

A past North London CAMRA Pub of the Year (2006) with beer quality that is consistently good and a choice of five house beers generally available. The staff are friendly and the pubs décor is pleasant. Outdoor street-side seating area is available and food is served daily until 9.30. Named after Mabel Macinelly of Dublin and reportedly haunted by her, it attracts tourists, locals and workers, some by the sport on TV screens at either end of the pub. There’s a small snug elevated at one end of the bar. Tube - King’s Cross/St Pancras.

Swan

7 Cosmo Place, London WC1N 3AP

A long, one-room pub which opens out towards the back and leads off an atmospheric, traffic-free street meaning that the outside seating area is relatively fume free. It is a busy, lively, popular venue with large screen TV (picture only), piped music, snacks and an extensive menu of pub standards served daily. In 2013 (Aug) it became the 50th North London pub accredited to CAMRA's LocAle scheme and regularly has LocAle beers from various London breweries. 10% discount for CAMRA members. Weston's Old Rosie is no longer considered a "real cider" by CAMRA's defintion.

Queens Larder

1 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AR

A very small, pleasant pub in a pedestrian area with ample outside benches and first mentioned in 1710. Despite its size, the pub originally had two bars. The main room has a lovely, homely feel with walls adorned by theatre posters leading up to a small lounge/function room. Food is made up of pub standards (rib of beef, ham egg & chips, fish & chips, sandwiches and snacks) served 12.00 – 15.00/16.00 depending upon time of year. Named after Queen Charlotte, wife of George III, who was receiving treatment for his apparent insanity at a doctor’s nearby. She assisted in his nursing, renting a room under the pub and cooking meals for him; the nearby park has a statue of her.

Perseverance

63 Lambs Conduit Street, London WC1N 3NB

An independently run free-house which many years ago had been the legendary real ale house, the Sun. During 2016 ownership passed to Market Taverns - owners of the Market Porter at London Bridge. Also once the home of the now defunct Bloomsbury Brewery which had occupied the cellar under the previous owners. A predominately young clientèle, the pub can get crowded most nights but there’s an outside seating area providing over-spill and a place for smokers together with an upstairs dining/function room which can provide a quieter area if not being otherwise used. The pub is becoming famous for its thin based pizzas but there are many other options. You can find the latest menu on their website. Card payment only.

Calthorpe Arms

252 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8JR

On the corner with Wren Street, where pavement seating is available, this comfortable, single bar pub is popular with locals and office workers alike. In 1830, it was used as a temporary magistrates' court after the first recorded murder of a policeman on duty. Young’s bought the pub in 1984 but in 2021, as part of a larger sale, it was bought by Punch. The upstairs dining room is open 12.00 - 14.30 weekdays and can also be booked for meetings and functions. Food covers traditional British favourites, plus daily specials. TV for sports news coverage, and no music. Three times local CAMRA Pub of the Year while owned by Young's.

Yorkshire Grey

2 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8PN

March 2021 - the pub has been converted to a managed pub Stonegate Reported permanently closed on next door Dec 22nd 2020. "Yorkshire Grey on Theobalds Road. Just seen on ITV London news that The Yorkshire Grey pub has shut for good because of being kept shut due to the Corona virus, if a big pub like that has had to shut for good what's the fete of smaller pubs and smallish businesses around us here in Central London ?" " I’m Paul. I’ve had the pleasure of running The Yorkshire Grey pub here in WC1 for the last 12 years, but unfortunately due to Covid and the way it has hit the hospitality and events sector we are handing back the pub to Stonegate." Formerly the home of a micro-brewery, long deceased. It is a large imposing building, dominating the corner with Gray’s Inn Road, and though essentially one large room inside, care has been taken to create different drinking areas, including a couple of booths. Seating is at a mix of low tables and seats, sofas, and some very large high tables in the middle of the room. The lunch menu is largely sandwiches and burgers, while the evening menu goes for fancier burgers, sausage or pie and mash, pastas, salads, platters, see their website for times. A large room upstairs is available for hire for meetings or functions. Outside benches. Beers seem to rotate fairly regularly and since 2013 also stocking a good number of bottled beers such as Moncada, Hackney and Shoreditch. In 2015 became an accredited member of the CAMRA LocAle scheme. Tube – Chancery Lane, lots of busses.

Blue Lion

133 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8TU

Following its sale by Greene King, this is now an independently run free-of-tie house. Expect to see a changing range of cask beers as a result. In November 2018 the range included beers from Three Sods, Twickenham, Hammerton and Watney (brewed at Sambrook's) The former central bar has service just to the left side, the other side being given over to seating booths, a feature repeated around the pub. A mixture of high tables and comfy chairs and sofas enable good use of space. The front of the bar is illuminated by large picture windows, while at the back, overlooking a pool table, are leaded windows with coloured infill. Interesting fireplaces have been retained in the new layout. Entry is available off Brownlow Mews at the rear, which also provides for smokers, but only on Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 14:30 and 17:30 to 20:30. There has been a Blue Lion on Gray's Inn Road since 1627, although its original location was across the road, next to St Andrew's burial ground. The pub moved to its current location in 1824 and was completely rebuilt in 1936. An article from The St Pancras Chronicle in March 1972 describes how the current building was nearly demolished to make way for a new office complex.

Northumberland Arms

141 Kings Cross Road, London WC1X 9BJ

Was selling cask ale in June 2012 although no handpump was visible the following year. Still no cask beer in Oct 2016 though landlady said she had tried. Food service starts with breakfast.

Old Coffee House

49 Beak Street, London W1F 9SF

A large but cosy back-street pub, close to the buzz of Carnaby Street, with six handpumps offering a range of ales from Brodie's Brewery in East London plus guest local ales. The pub was first licensed in 1772 as the Silver Street Coffee House, was rebuilt in 1894 and is now grade II listed. The long wooden bar with high stools leads to a larger more comfortable area at the back with a mixture of chairs and banquettes. The warm atmosphere created by the polished pine floor and dark panelling is enhanced by a coal-effect fire at the rear. There is much to attract the eye, with Watneys Red Barrel signage on the back bar, old brewery mirrors (including from Truman's) and an eclectic assortment of prints, posters, pictures and brassware. The volume of music and sports tv are kept low to be unobtrusive. A second room upstairs is opened at busy times and is otherwise available for functions. Lunchtimes find good sized portions of pub-grub style food being offered at very reasonable prices for Soho. Website under construction at date of last edit.

Hope

15 Tottenham Street, London W1T 2AJ