Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623

About us

Originally called the Three Cups, there has been a pub on the site since 1766 and indeed one rumour has it that it was renamed after a local barrister who uses the pub as his ‘chambers’ and accounts for a hefty percentage of the pub’s sales.

The inn sign is a portrait of Niccolò Machiavelli (father of modern political science) and in England Machiavelli was thought to be so evil his nickname, Old Nick, became synonymous with the devil.

Recently refurbished to a high standard, our pub continues to offer welcoming and dependable service in a traditional and fun environment, featuring an unrivalled range of drinks, as well as a street food inspired menu, featuring the “The Cheeky Indian”.

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FoodFunction roomOutside areaReal aleWiFi free
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4.2/5

Wendy Norford

2 months ago

Good for a drink, didn't eat so can't comment on that but great helpful staff!

Michael Watkins

3 months ago

Very nice little pub just off high holborn. A welcome sanctuary in early winter. You should try it.

PHG !

5 months ago

A good local.0lace for after work drinks or mweting friends. A great atmosphere inside and outside the pub. Very British, and safe and easy to just chill and have chats. I personally found it expensive but that might be me!

Michael Moriarity

1 year ago

While walking to our Hotel after a wonderful Tate Modern Cezanne Exhibition we were quite ready for a relaxing pub experience and we found it just off Red Lion St on Sandland St..what a warm welcome and unsure of what beer to order, the staff discussed and invited us to try Badger ale from their Dorset Brewery and they met our thirst in a very fine way..inside the pub there is wooden flooring and beautiful glass panels…total warm atmosphere led to the relaxation we were wanting…

Dai Tree

1 year ago

The Old Nick, hidden away on Sandland Street, just north of High Holborn is a delightful quaint pub offering a fine choice of beers both from the cask (3 on for my visit) and the keg (My "washing up" lager was excellent, cold and fresh). The staff are wonderful, jolly, friendly and efficient. The pub has made the excellent move to open at 10:00 in the morning, a great post pandemic statement. The pub, originally called the Three Cups (so said the website) has now been renamed after either a Lawyer or the Devil himself (How can you tell the difference? I hear you ask). The decor is all stained wood with chequerboard tiles around the bar. Walls are adorned with photos reflecting a bygone era, a great place to visit if you want to feel a bit of London from earlier times. You can still watch Wimbledon on the TV though! A pub thoroughly recommended.

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Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623