Nell Gwynne Tavern in City of London

This lovely, traditional pub is located in an alleyway just off the Strand, so close to the theatres and grand hotels. Popular for after work drinks and pre/post-theatre visits, so it does get very busy.Normally a great atmosphere, both inside and in the alley, and drinks are reasonably priced for the area. An historic hidden treasure, definitely worth a visit.

🚇 Charing Cross🍺 £5.30 Guinness❤️ A historic and hidden treasure which is steeped in local history..Tucked away in an alleyway just off The Strand you’ll find the Grade II listed Nell Gwynne Tavern. Nell Gwynne was a long term mistress of King Charles II but was in her own right a local celebrity “Pretty Witty Nell”. This pub was rebuilt in the late 1890’s on the site of the Old Bull Inn which existed in 1667. Today the pub endures and is a very atmospheric and charismatic place. As you walk up the alleyway to the pub from The Strand keep an eye out for the ornate tile work on the walls. As you enter the pub you are immediately transported back in time as you immerse yourself in to the dimly lit and sumptuous surroundings. Luckily for me the pub wasn’t overly busy, so I managed to see more of the decor and makeup of this boozer. The walls are covered in a deep red wallpaper with an eclectic mix of photos. Also, the ceiling is dark red which adds to the atmosphere and feel this pub gives you. The woodwork here is dark, there is beautiful ornate bar area and a simple fireplace. I had a pint of Guinness which was decent enough and not overly priced. The service was good, the girl serving me had the brasso out polishing up the cask ale hand pumps which is no envious job..I loved visiting this old and historic pub, I tried to imagine what it was like all those years ago when this pub would have been full over flower sellers from Covent Garden and maybe some local gentry. This pub is one of Londons hidden gems and thoroughly enjoyable pub experience..📊 Information correct on visiting 17/03/22.

Lovely hidden historic London pub just off The Strand. Beer £3.70 per pint.

Nice small alleyway pub, not as expensive as some others in the area. But the beer, awful. Pint of Sambrooks Wandle was just awful, did not taste like Sambrooks and when i mentioned this, i was told this was the first day open this year. Try tasting the beer before you sell it.

Cozy, warm and friendly. In a classic London alley, a usual Victorian style pub. Great choice of crisps, especially if you are a fan of Irish classics.

First time here the other night. Great little pub with a friendly vibe. Was pleasantly surprised to pay only £9 for two pints of Tribute and a packet of crisps.

Old fashioned London pub. Very small inside and few tables, mostly high stools and a shelf around the outside. Full when we went in, 2 married women on a day out, then a huge crowd of blokes and 2 women came in and just kept coming in. We were pleased to leave them to it. But not very clever to choose the smallest possible place for such a large gathering! 😭

Friendly staff, lovely Guinness and beautiful pub

I love dive bars, and this is a decent one. Trickle of customers keep bartenders busy in-between hordes of theater goers. Beer selection could use some attention, perhaps another handle or two. Everything else was good, don't change a thing.

Great little pub hidden down a small side street near to The Adelphi Theatre. They have a great selection of beers and spirits and staff are nice and friendly too. £3 for a pint of Tribute amazing!!