One of the most historic pubs in Holborn, The Bloomsbury Tavern was once the ominous final watering hole en route to the hangman’s noose at Marble Arch. Today, the pub provides a rather more welcoming prospect.
Fine traditional fare flows in abundance, with superb Shepherd Neame ales on tap, an exceptional choice of wines, and fresh, filling food served all day long. Meanwhile, natural light streams through stained glass windows, in stark contrast to that deliciously dark history.
It all adds up to the perfect pub in Holborn, ideal for a leisurely lunch, a post-work pint or a weekend stop-off on the tourist trail.
With the pub close to Tottenham Court Road and Holborn tube, The Bloomsbury Tavern is both easy to find and wonderfully well connected. It’s set right in the heart of West End theatre land, with the British Museum nearby too - making it a great base from which to explore the capital’s cultural attractions.
And of course, with its hangman history, The Bloomsbury Tavern is one of the capital’s cultural attractions itself. Drink, dine and savour the atmosphere of Holborn’s most historic ‘hang-out’.
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Lovely old tavern (pub) with friendly woman behind the bar. We had a welcome pint in here. Loved the atmosphere and everything looked really old, but crispy clean!
Very nice pub with tasty food and cold beer. Atmosphere itself very local. People are nice and friendly! Very good place to have a rest with cold beer and some food. Will come back next time.
Perfect post-British Museum stop. Seasonal ales, quick and a super friendly and dedicated young crew. Standard (and good) pub grub with fresh seasonal sides. I had the meat pie with an awesome red cabbage side! No crowds despite the vicinity of the British Museum. Prices are OK.
Quintessential London pub, great food and great pints. There clearly a reason Bloomsbury has such a storied history. Will definitely be back soon for delicious Haddock and Chips, or their great burger.
Decent pub food - the loaded fries were way more loaded then expected which was a pleasant surprise. Pimms cup was fine, beer pretty good. Best part is that it's barely 5 minutes from the British Museum so it's a good spot to rest after/before with decent food, service, and drinks
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