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Devereux, London

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Following a period of closure, this Grade-II listed venue (Historic England reference 1066888) reopened in March 2019 as "a proper pub". It is located in a quiet courtyard in the Middle Temple heart of London's legal district. The pub is deceptively larger inside than its exterior would suggest; wood panelling, booths, partitions and historical prints predominate. Note that, typical of pubs in central London, the stairs down to the toilets are steep and low-ceilinged.

Three to four ales are normally available on cask plus a range of craft keg and bottled beers; but post-pandemic, ale range will adjust to footfall. Good-value toasties and simple bar snacks are available.

Historic Interest

Devereux Court takes its name from Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex and a famous parliamentary general in the Civil War; his bust adorns the facade. The original site builder here in the 1670s was Dr Nicholas Barbon, son of "Praise-God Barebones". The attractive Grade II-listed pub was built in 1844; part of the site used to be the Grecian Coffee House frequented by members of the Royal Society and the likes of Addison and Steele. In the early 18th century Sarah Mapp the Bonesetter (cross-eyed, very fat and "hideously ugly") carried on her trade here, some of her operations in the presence of Sir Hans Sloane.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Premises Comment
Operator
Little Teapot Taverns
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
09/03/2024
Last surveyed
15/09/2021
Pub ID
WLD/15931
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Monday
Noon-23:00
Tuesday
Noon-23:00
Wednesday
Noon-23:00
Thursday
Noon-23:00
Friday
Noon-23:00
Saturday
Noon-23:00
Sunday
Noon-23:00
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Devereux, London

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Changing beers typically include: Five Points - Best , Renegade - Good Old Boy , Timothy Taylor - Landlord

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT - major events only
Garden Garden
Tables & chairs on pavement
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Toilet on ground floor; two steps up to pub itself
Events Events
E.g. quiz on Mondays at 7.30pm, "Pint of Science" talks.
Function Room Function Room
Upstairs - 42 covers seated
Games Games
Board games
Newspapers Newspapers
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Nearby Station (700m)
London Blackfriars
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (250m)
Temple
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