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Theodore Bullfrog, London

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Operator: Young's
26-30 John Adam Street, Charing Cross, London, WC2N 6HL (View on Google Map)
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Post-war pub with a multi-level bar layout on a corner site just off Villiers Street. Previously part of Whitbread’s Beefeater chain. Originally licensed in 1690 as the St Martins Tavern and rebuilt in 1959, it was renamed the Gilbert & Sullivan for a while in the 1970s. Downstairs there's an L-shaped bar in the far corner. On the first floor there's a dining room, which can also be hired for private parties, etc. Pub fare is fairly typical e.g. pies, burgers and toasties, and bar snacks are available. There are two TV screens, and an eclectic range of background music is played at a reasonable volume. Comedy nights on Saturdays (booking needed and door charge). If you're drinking outside after 6pm you may have to settle for a plastic glass. To compensate, there are ledges on the pavement side of the windows which are ideal for setting your pint down. If this pub is one of a number on your tour, do watch out for the steps just inside the entrance!

Potential visitors should not be put off by this pub's clunky name; it is a pleasant oasis of calm, away from the bustle of Strand and Charing Cross.

As from 2019 Youngs operate this pub under a leasehold agreement. There are three ale handpumps including normally a guest ale that rotates monthly.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
23/03/2024
Last surveyed
03/12/2018
Pub ID
WLD/16725
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Changing beers typically include: St Austell - Proper Job

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Accommodation Accommodation
Three double-bedroom Airbnb apartments above
Events Events
Comedy nights. See pub website
Function Room Function Room
Villiers Room
Games Games
Quiz nights
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
9, 11
Nearby Station (150m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (150m)
Charing Cross
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