Nicholson's Pubs in London
Since the Nicholson's brothers opened our first pub in 1873, Nicholson's pubs have always delivered a warm and inviting hospitality in each of our iconic, unique and historic locations, proudly delivering a wide selection of quality food and drink to each of our guests every single day.
From a rich selection of whiskies, gins and perfectly poured cask ales, right through to a range of delicious dishes that have been carefully crafted in each of our typically British pubs.
Take a look at our news page for the latest offers and information on our cask ales, whiskies, gins, wines and delicious food menus.
London
City
THE SHIP
You’ll find The Ship in Talbot Court within a short stroll of Monument Tube, Gracechurch Street and Eastcheap. Our 17th Century pub is true to its era with dark wood fittings, serving a great range of beers and cask ales on tap, plus British food upstairs.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Upstairs dining room, courtyard area outside
11 Talbot Court, London, Greater London, EC3V 0BP
THE OLD BELL TAVERN
Conveniently located in Fleet Street, The Old Bell Tavern boasts a long and proud history and has been a licensed tavern for more than 300 years. Built by Sir Christopher Wren, it housed his masons who were rebuilding St Bride's Church after the Great Fire. It’s also located on the same street as infamous villain, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Groups welcome
95 Fleet Street, London, Greater London, EC4Y 1DH
THE ELEPHANT AND CASTLE
Our pub in Kensington is a favourite among journalists and many historic front pages adorn our walls. The name Elephant and Castle may derive from a connection to Catherine of Aragon, whose title of 'Infanta de Castille y Aragon' could have been anglicised. Alternatively, it may be linked to the Cutlers' company of the City of London whose emblem is a war elephant with a howdah on its back.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, Outdoor seating
40 Holland Street, London, Greater London, W8 4LT
THE FEATHERS
You’ll easily find The Feathers in Westminster within a short stroll of Victoria Street and Birdcage Walk. The sign over our pub's wonderful Victorian façade commemorates the feathers of the Prince of Wales. When the pub was built, the then Prince was to become the future Edward VII. Opposite us is the grand head office of the London Transport Executive. The sculpted figures facing the pub are by Epstein and depict 'Day', with 'Night' being represented on the other side of the building.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, dining room, groups welcome
18-20 Broadway, London, Greater London, SW1H 0BH
THE HENRY ADDINGTON
Our iconic dockside pub is located in the middle of London’s bustling financial hubs, Canary Wharf. We’re named after Henry Addington, the First Viscount Sidmouth and Prime Minister between 1801 and 1804. Our heritage is tied up with that of Canary Wharf – part of the West India Docks and the finest enclosed docks, which were vital to the Port of London.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, outdoor seating, iconic dockside pub
22-28 Mackenzie Walk, London, Greater London, E14 4PH
THE HOOP & GRAPES
You’ll find The Hoop & Grapes near Whitechapel, Aldgate Tube and Mansell Street. This historic building has a rich history, going all the way back to the Great Fire of London in 1666 when the fire stopped just 50 yards from the timber-framed buildings.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Disabled toilets, dog-friendly and a small outside drinking area
47 Aldgate High Street, London, Greater London, EC3N 1AL
Tel: 020 7481 4583
THE HORNIMAN AT HAYS
You’ll find The Horniman at Hays next to the River Thames, near Potters Fields Park with London Bridge five minutes away. Situated in a 17th-century brew-house, The Horniman at Hays features a glorious centrepiece staircase, marble countertops and antique wall clock.
Masters of classic fish dishes
Bookable spaces available, including our mezzanine and wine bar / Wharfside Bar
Disabled toilets, pub ideally situated by the River Thames
Unit 26 Hays Galleria, London, Greater London, SE1 2HD
Tel: 020 7407 1991
THE LORD ABERCONWAY
Located in Old Broad Street, The Lord Aberconway, is a pub full of unique character and a quirky vibe within a traditional setting. Our pub dates back to the 19th Century, where it was rebuilt and fondly named after the last chairman of the old Metropolitan Railway. Our historic pub is supposedly haunted, and some say the spirits are those of the victims of the Great Fire of London; the Monument to the Great Fire stands nearby.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, dining rooms, mezzanine level
72 Old Broad Street, London, Greater London, EC2M 1QT
THE MAGPIE
You’ll find The Magpie in Bishopsgate within a short walk of Liverpool Street Station, Bishopsgate and Houndsditch. At the beginning of the 20th Century, the site of our pub was an ambulance station, but its place in history was secured when one of the first electric ambulances was stationed here in 1909. At night time and Sundays this one vehicle served the entire city.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, upstairs dining, light and spacious
12 New Street, London, Greater London, EC2M 4TP
THE GLOBE
The Globe is conveniently located a short stroll from Moorgate and Liverpool Street Underground Stations and the Barbican Centre. With its elegant rococo exterior, our pub sits in a prominent position at the junction, running along the line of a Roman Wall. It’s also situated close to the original site of notorious Bedlam (Bethlem) Hospital for fans of London’s history. The famous poet, John Keats, was also born in a stable next door — quite the claim to fame!
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Outdoor seating, dining rooms, groups welcome
83 Moorgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 6SA
THE SIR CHRISTOPHER HATTON
Conveniently located in Hatton Gardens, our pub aptly takes its name from the historic figure of Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor of England and rumoured to be a lover of Elizabeth I. In the 1600s Hatton Garden was built and as a result of 80% of the world's diamonds passing through the gardens in 1987, it went on to become the centre of London's jewellery trade.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Outdoor seating, dining rooms
4 Leather Lane, London, Greater London, EC1N 7RA
THE ST GEORGE'S TAVERN
You’ll find The St Georges Tavern a short stroll from Victoria Street, Buckingham Palace Road and Apollo Victoria Theatre. Our pub takes centre stage in the history of entertainment as the 'Godfather of the music hall’. It was Charles Morton, who transformed our beautiful pub from a restaurant to a saloon to stage entertainment. In 1840 St Georges Tavern was converted so that the wealthy could enjoy a night out, watching various acts who did a 'turn'.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, Outdoor seating
14 Belgrave Road, London, Greater London, SW1V 1QD
THE SUGAR LOAF
You’ll find The Sugar Loaf in Cannon Street within a short stroll of Festival Gardens, Bank and Southwark Bridge. Our traditional pub dates from the 19th century and serves a delicious range of pub food and real ales.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Live sport
65 Cannon Street, London, Greater London, EC4N 5AA
THE BLACKFRIAR
You’ll find The Blackfriar a short walk from Blackfriars Bridge, nearby many iconic attractions, such as St Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern and The Globe. Set in a historic, Art Nouveau Grade II building, The Blackfriar was built in 1875 on the site of a Dominican friary.
Masters of classic fish dishes
Bookable spaces available
Disabled toilets
174 Queen Victoria Street, London, Greater London, EC4V 4EG
Tel: 020 7236 5474
FLYING HORSE
The Flying Horse is the last remaining pub on Oxford Street. Once known as The Flying Horse, its heritage can be dated back to at least 1790. In our early days our regulars were theatregoers from the nearby Tottenham Street Theatre an auditorium that was once London's finest music hall. In our pub, you'll find three curvaceous ladies painted by Felix de Jong, the leading decorative artist in music hall.
We only serve drinks and no food menus are available
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance
6 Oxford Street, London, Greater London, W1D 1AN
WILLIAMSON'S TAVERN
You’ll find Williamson’s Tavern just a short stroll from Cheapside, Watling Street, and Bow Lane. Said to hold the oldest excise licence in the City, our original tavern has a distinguished history. We were originally a residence for the Lord Mayors of London, and William III and Mary dined here. The original pub dates to the 17th Century, not long after the Great Fire of London. We were rebuilt in the 1930s, and our 'new' interior reflects the style of that period.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Outdoor seating, upstairs dining area
1 Groveland Court, London, Greater London, EC4M 9EH
THE WALRUS AND THE CARPENTER
The Walrus and The Carpenter sits in full view of The Monument, which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren to commemorate the Great Fire of London. The imposing column’s 61 metre height marks its distance to the site of the King’s baker, Thomas Farynor’s shop in Pudding Lane, where the fire began. Our name comes from a poem by Lewis Carroll and the verse is recited by Tweedledum and Tweedledee in 'Through The Looking Glass'.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, upstairs dining room
45 Monument Street, London, Greater London, EC3R 8BU
THE WHITE HORSE
Located on Newburgh Street, The White Horse is a short jaunt from Great Marlborough Street, Broadwick Street and Piccadilly Circus. Dating back to the early 1700s, our wonderful pub was rebuilt in the 1930s with a stunning art deco exterior, and two original stained glass pub signs in the ironwork of our balcony, depicting a prancing white horse.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, dining rooms
16 Newburgh Street, London, Greater London, W1F 7RY
THE WOODINS SHADES
The Woodins Shades is perfectly located in the heart of Bishopsgate, within walking distance of Liverpool Street Station, London Wall and the Museum of London. Dating back over 150 years, our pub has long been a local for the traders of Spitalfields Market and Petticoat Lane Market. In the Middle Ages, the historic Sunday street market was in a tree-lined country road called Hog’s Lane, possibly because pigs were kept in nearby fields!
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, upstairs dining area, live sport
212 Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 4PT
YE OLDE WATLING
Basking in the shade of St Paul’s Cathedral, Ye Olde Watling is located in the heart of the city of London, on the historic Roman Road, Watling Street. After being burned down in the Great Fire of London, our historic building was rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren in 1668 to house his workers and, most importantly, provide somewhere for them to drink. The plans for St Paul’s Cathedral were actually drawn up in what is now our dining room — quite a claim to fame!
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Dining rooms
29 Watling Street, London, Greater London, EC4M 9BR
THE YORK
You’ll find The York in Islington within a short stroll of Upper Street, Angel Tube and Duncan Street. We’re a traditional pub of unique character, dating back to the 18th century, serving an eclectic range of real ales and quality pub food.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, outdoor seating, live sport
82 Islington High Street, London, Greater London, N1 8EQ
West End
THE WHITE SWAN
You’ll find The White Swan within a short stroll of Leicester Square and The Strand. We’re proud of our heritage and iconic features, including antique fittings and dark wood bar.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, upstairs dining area, live sport
14 New Row, Covent Garden, London, Greater London, WC2N 4LF
THE MARQUIS OF GRANBY
Located on Rathbone Street, The Marquis of Granby was once the meeting place for literary high brows and gangland lowlife. In the 1930s, Dylan Thomas, T. S. Eliot and others rubbed shoulders here with street girls and small-time gangsters. Our historic namesake, The Marquis of Granby, lost his wig leading a heroic cavalry charge at the Battle of Minden in 1759. To this day inn signs, including ours, never show him wearing a wig.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, outdoor seating
2 Rathbone Street, London, Greater London, W1T 1NR
THE CAMBRIDGE
Nestled in amongst in London's theatre district, The Cambridge is popular with audiences and actors alike. Built-in 1887 on the site of The King's Arms, it is next to the Palace Theatre, formerly the Royal English Opera House. The Cambridge lies in the heart of Soho, which was a royal hunting ground in the days of Henry VIII.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, upstairs dining rooms, outside seating area
93 Charing Cross Rd, London, Greater London, WC2H 0DP
THE PRINCESS OF WALES
You’ll find The Princess Of Wales in Charing Cross within a short stroll of Embankment, Charing Cross Tube and Trafalgar Square. Our pub is named in memory of George IV's secret first wife. When still Prince Regent, he secretly married Catholic widow Maria Fitzherbert in 1785. The marriage was declared illegal at his father's behest, because George would have been ineligible to reign with a Catholic wife.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, upstairs dining room
27 Villiers Street, London, Greater London, WC2N 6ND
THE BEAR AND STAFF
You’ll find The Bear and Staff in Leicester Square, near to Charing Cross Road and Trafalgar Square. Dating back to 1714, our pubs name came from the crest of the Neville Family and counts villains and celebrities in its considerable history. The current building, dating from 1878, was once frequented by Charlie Chaplin and our restaurant is named in his honour.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Outdoor seating, late-night food, groups welcome
10-12 Bear Street, London, Greater London, WC2H 7AX
THE PORCUPINE
You’ll find The Porcupine in Leicester Square, close to Shaftesbury Avenue and Long Acre. The Porcupine has proudly stood its ground since 1725. In years gone by we were a haunt of the freemasons and in 1807 became the meeting place for another group; the 'Lodge of Confidence'. In 1822 a gang of thieves came here for a celebratory drink, after burgling the house of Lord Ashbrook. They were later nabbed after asking the landlord to put their equipment behind the bar for 'safe keeping'!
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, upstairs dining room
48 Charing Cross Road, London, Greater London, WC2H 0BS
THE COAL HOLE
Located in Strand, a stone's throw from the River Thames and Waterloo Bridge, The Coal Hole is rumoured to occupy what was once the coal cellar for the Savoy Hotel! In the Victorian era, the pub was a well-known 'song and supper' club. Gilbert and Sullivan regularly performed here in Edwardian times, and the Shakespearean actor Edmund Keane started the Wolf Club here for oppressed husbands forbidden to sing in the bath!
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Dining room, mezzanine level, groups welcome
91-92 Strand, London, Greater London, WC2R 0DW
THE ARGYLL ARMS
Located in Oxford Circus London, The Argyll Arms is just a short stroll from Oxford Street, Regent Street and Cavendish Square Gardens. Dating back to 1972, The Argyll Arms offers a fascinating social and historical narrative; rumour has it that a secret tunnel once connected the pub to the Duke’s mansion!
Masters of classic fish dishes
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, outdoor seating, groups welcome, dining rooms
18 Argyll Street, London, Greater London, W1F 7TP
THE CLACHAN
You’ll find us on Kingly Street, just off Regent Street. The Clachan also happens to be Gaelic for 'meeting place' and explains the reason behind our name. Built-in 1898, this local pub boasts many of its original Victorian features, including rich wood carvings and structural ironwork. Our pub served as the local for the firemen of Station No.12, as well as the police officers of the Special Constable Reserve in King Street.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Dining rooms
34 Kingly Street, London, Greater London, W1B 5QH
THE WELLINGTON
The Wellington is a stone's throw from the River Thames, Waterloo Bridge, Somerset House, and Covent Garden. Dating back to 1903, The Wellington is famous for its stunning neo-gothic interiors, including the impressive ground floor sculpted ceiling, stained glass windows and it’s large, cosy, original marble fireplace. Our pub is named after Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, who famously defeated Napoleon in 1815. He later went on to become Prime Minister.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, outdoor seating, dining rooms
351 The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2R 0HS
THE KING'S HEAD
The Kings Head is conveniently located in Mayfair, London, just a short walk from Piccadilly, Old Bond Street and Green Park Tube. With a long and distinguished history, The King's Head stands on land formerly owned by the Duke of Albemarle. It’s undergone several name changes since 1710 but is now back with its original name thought to be credited to King Charles II. Some however, believe it is named after King George II, so we depicted both on our pub's sign.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, live sport
10 Stafford Street, London, Greater London, W1S 4RX
THE CLARENCE
Based near the epicentre of London’s 1960s counterculture scene, you’ll find us amongst the hustle and bustle of Piccadilly. Our pub is named after the Duke of Clarence, who later became King William IV, and our location marks where Sir Alexander Bell's first successful telephone call was made. Dover Street boasts a long line of famous residents, including 18th century poet Alexander Pope, Buckingham Palace architect John Nash, and Polish composer Frederic Chopin.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Spacious upstairs dining rooms, views overlooking the Ritz
4 Dover Street, London, Greater London, W1S 4L
THE WHITE LION
You’ll find The White Lion in Covent Garden within a short stroll of Covent Garden Tube, Long Acre and Floral Street. We’re proud of our history and iconic features, such as our black and gold facade, traditional wood panelling and upstairs dining area.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Upstairs dining room
24 James Street, London, Greater London, WC2E
THE CROWN
The Crown's historical distinction comes from the fact that it stands on the site of the Hickford Rooms, once the main concert halls of London. Mozart gave a recital here in 1765, aged just nine. Our Brewer Street address commemorates the 18th century breweries that sat on our doorstep, both now demolished sadly. We are also known as a popular haunt of American airmen in the Second World War.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Upstairs dining room
64 Brewer Street, London, Greater London, W1F 9TP
THE DOG AND DUCK
You’ll easily find The Dog and Duck in Soho within a short stroll of Dean Street, Greek Street and Frith Street. Many famous historical figures have visited our pub, including John Constable, Madonna, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and George Orwell. Originally built in 1734 on the site of the Duke of Monmouth's home, the present building was built in 1897 and is considered to have one of London's most exquisite interiors of the period, characterised by thousands of highly glazed tiles.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Upstairs dining room
18 Bateman Street, London, Greater London, W1D 3AJ
THE THREE GREYHOUNDS
Located in the bustling area of Soho, we’ve got a reputation for serving one of the best pints of Guinness in the area, as well as being a drinking haunt for the likes of Wolfgang Mozart, The Sex Pistols and The Clash. Dating back to 1847, The Three Greyhounds was named after the dogs who once hunted hares here, when Soho was open ground. Since those days we’ve also branched out and feature in a scene from Bend it like Beckham, and also as a live music venue for the recording of Mike Posner’s acoustic rendition of, ‘I Took a Pill in Ibiza’ for Billboard Magazine.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, small outdoor seating area
25 Greek Street, London, Greater London, W1D 5DD
THE MARQUIS OF GRANBY
With the Palace of Westminster so near, many politicians grace our pub. We are one of many historic pubs named after the Marquis of Granby, an 18th Century war hero who was known for rewarding officers from his own pocket. Some of these beneficiaries set themselves up as publicans, naming their inns in his honour.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, outdoor seating
41 Romney Street, London, Greater London, SW1P 3RF
Thameside
DOGGETT'S COAT AND BADGE
With stunning panoramic views over the Thames, the City of London, and St Paul’s Cathedral, Doggett’s Coat and Badge is located right in the heart of London. Our pub is named after Thomas Doggett, the organiser of the London Bridge to Chelsea rowing race (Oxford-Cambridge) along the Thames. Winners of the boat race would be awarded a coat and badge — hence “Doggett’s Coat and Badge”.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, outdoor seating, dining rooms, live sport
1 Blackfriars Bridge, London, Greater London, SE1 9UD
THE MUDLARK
You’ll find The Mudlark by the River Thames, near to The Shard, London Bridge Experience, Borough Market and the Globe Theatre. Its name comes from the 18th Century practice of searching the muddy riverside for valuable metals and things that fell from the passing ships.
Masters of classic fish dishes
Bookable spaces available, including our mezzanine and wine bar / Wharfside Bar
Large outdoor seating area, disabled toilets, dining rooms
Montague Close, London, Greater London, SE1 9DA
THE OLD THAMESIDE INN
The Old Thameside Inn is located on the banks of the River Thames, in the scenic London Bridge area. Our pub was once an old spice warehouse, and the remains of Winchester Palace stand behind The Old Thameside. The cobbled road that runs behind the pub is linked to the original Clink Prison, whilst a full-scale replica of Sir Francis Drake’s famous ship, the Golden Hind, sits beside us on the Thames.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, outdoor seating, large terrace with panoramic views, live sport
Pickfords Wharf, Clink St, London, Greater London, SE1 9DG
Outskirts
THE SWAN
The Swan is conveniently located on Hammersmith Broadway, within a short stroll of West Kensington, Barons Court, Fulham and Kings Mall Shopping Centre. Built in 1901 as a hotel on the site of an old coaching inn, The Swan has always been central to travellers, feeding their imagination during their stay. Those who stayed longer made the town into the home for creative industries, such as The Silver Studio that designed textile patterns for Liberty of London.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, upstairs dining room, live sport
46 Hammersmith Broadway, London, Greater London, W6 0DZ
THE RAILWAY TAVERN
The Railway Tavern was known in 1855 as The Railway Hotel, one of several pubs in the famous Quadrant of Richmond. In Victorian days the pub also offered rooms to its patrons, perhaps for sleep after one too many at the bar – or for those catching an early train. Today, the rooms have gone, but the pub remains and has been restored to its former glory. In fact, it's the perfect railway waiting room.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Wheelchair accessible entrance, outdoor seating, live sport
28-29 The Quadrant, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1DN
THE FALCON
The Falcon is conveniently located at St. Johns Hill on Clapham Junction, within walking distance of Twickenham, Clapham Common Park, The Clapham Grand, Hyde Park, and Buckingham Palace. Our stunning interiors were designed by artist MC Escher; most famous for his strange graphic works, depicting surreal and impossible perspectives. The Falcon stained glass window overlooking the bar is part of the crest of the St John family and responsible for the name of the bar.
Ideal for a great British Pie
Bookable spaces available
Disabled toilet, wheelchair accessible entrance, live sport
2 St. Johns Hill, London, Greater London, SW11 1RU