Metropolitan Bar

The pub is accessed by an entrance more reminiscent of a cinema with an initial flight of stairs leading to a foyer styled area with seating. The second flight leads you into a cavernous main bar. Look out for the tableaux on the climb up detailing local history and personalities, including Madame Tussauds, which is close by. The bar area is broken up by pillars and dates from 1911. It was once dining rooms open to the public named the Chiltern Court Restaurant before becoming the London Transport Recruitment Centre. Chiltern Court is the mansion block over the station and was commissioned by the Metropolitan Railway; the restaurant was used by John Betjeman in his nostalgic 1973 Metro-Land film. Baker Street was part of the first underground railway in the world; opened in 1865. The high ceilings in the bar have heraldic crests that reflect the transport link as they are all of railway companies. A major refurbishment in 2017 substantially improved the overall ambience. Note that retail alcohol sale is licensed from 9am.