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Rugby Tavern, London

19 Great James Street, London, WC1N 3ES (Directions)
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IN August 2023 it reopened after a period of closure and at the end of Sept had 4 cask beers available which are as listed. It is not known to what extent (say) the Hobgoblin is a guest.. On the first floor find the ‘Bistro Bleu’ restaurant. In the bar there is a range of bar snacks." The food times given are for "Bar Food". The Bistro Blue opens Mon - Fri 12:00-15:00 / 17:00-21:30, Saturday: 12:00-21:30, Sunday 12:00-19:00.

This was the the first London project for the operator but due to work necessary on the pub it opened after their second venture - the former Knights Templar now the Last Judgment. Berkeley Inns are a Derbyshire gastropub operator and the Rugby Tavern will form part of a new London division. The pub group was established in November 2014, and now also operates the Horseshoes in Long Lane Village, Derbyshire; The Cow in Dalbury Lees; and the Bluebell Inn in Kirk Langley.

Formerly a Nicholson's, then a Fuller's house, then Shepherd Neame. It is so named because it was built around 1850 on land donated by the founder of Rugby School (they still own the freehold). There is a large seating (and smoking) area available outside, which, being in a car free zone, is extremely pleasant during the summer months.

Historic Interest

Grade II listing:- Location Statutory Address: RUGBY PUBLIC HOUSE, 1, RUGBY STREET The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority. County: Greater London Authority District: Camden (London Borough) National Grid Reference: TQ 30709 82016 Summary Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. Reasons for Designation Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. History Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. Details CAMDEN

TQ3082SE RUGBY STREET 798-1/96/1410 (South side) 14/05/74 No.1 Rugby Public House

GV II

2 early C18 houses incorporated behind mid C19 front. Stucco upper floors with tiled pub frontage. 5 windows and 4-window return to Great James Street. C20 pub frontage with fluted pilasters. Each upper floor with pilasters, at the angles and join of the 2 houses, carrying sill strings. 2nd and 3rd floors with moulded bands at 2/3 window height. Architraved, recessed 2-pane sashes; 1st floor with bracketed cornices, 3rd floor with enriched heads. Bracketed cornice. INTERIOR: retains cornices and cast-iron columns with Corinthian capitals.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Premises Comment
Operator
Berkeley Inns
Local Authority
Camden
Last updated
29/09/2023
Last surveyed
28/09/2023
Pub ID
NLD/6307
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
11:30-23:00
Noon-21:00
Tuesday
11:30-23:00
Noon-21:00
Wednesday
11:30-23:00
Noon-21:00
Thursday
11:30-Midnight
Noon-21:00
Friday
11:30-Midnight
Noon-21:00
Saturday
11:30-Midnight
Noon-21:00
Sunday
11:30-23:00
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Large screen
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals Evening Meals
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Garden Garden
Pavement seating
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Under 18s are welcome between 12:00-21:00 and must be accompanied by an adult.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Downstairs only
Events Events
Monday Quiz night from 7pm
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Nearby Station (900m)
Farringdon
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (500m)
Russell Square
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