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Built in 1875 and reopened in 2003 by Hall & Woodhouse after restoration, this pub contains an MPs' Division Bell and is opposite the Houses of Parliament. As such it is a visitor magnet and is frequented by (a lot of!) tourists plus civil servants and their political masters. Grade II-listed and one of London's Real Heritage Pubs, it gives an impression of discreet grandeur. Particularly of note are the high bar-back, etched mirrors and splendid hanging brass lamps.
At busy meal times drinkers-only may be discouraged from occupying the limited number of tables. Children over 10 years old are permitted until 5pm throughout the week. Food is served from 10am and the food menu includes Sunday roasts.
Note the very standard licensing condition that alcohol cannot be served until noon on Sundays.
Historic Interest
Grade II listed, Historic England ref 1357232. Very close to this spot the world's first traffic light was installed in 1868. It was a splendid gas-lit contraption showing red and green lights and with semaphore arms, and was designed in Gothic style to match the then-recent Parliament building opposite.
Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest
Listed status: II
Built in 1875, with the grand late Victorian fittings probably dating from then. Pride of place goes to the extraordinarily tall, eclectically decorated bar-back in the lofty main room. It has five panels of etched and gilded mirrors with swirly foliage, cornucopias and birds in flight. High up, over the arched openings is a sequence of mirrored cupboards, and the bar counter is a curvaceous affair with recessed panels. The deeply coffered ceiling is an impressive feature in its own right. In a subsidiary area behind is another Victorian bar-back, and there is some original glass in the doors.
Opposite the Palace of Westminster and so often busy with tourists, this is a pub to enjoy late-Victorian pub fittings at their grandest. It was built in 1875 and the fittings may well date from that time. Pride of place goes to the extraordinarily tall, eclectically decorated bar-back in the lofty main room. It has five panels of etched and gilded mirrors with swirly foliage, cornucopias and birds in flight: viewed closely the details are a little crude but the overall effect is exotic. High up, over the arched openings is a sequence of mirrored cupboards – it’s hard to imagine what they could have been used for. The bar counter is a curvaceous affair with recessed panels. The deeply coffered ceiling is an impressive feature in its own right.
In a subsidiary area behind is another Victorian bar-back, probably reset or brought in. There is some original glass in the doors. This pub was well restored by owners Hall & Woodhouse and reopened in 2003 after a long period of closure. Note the new brass lamps: those on the counter are based on glass spirits dispensers which graced some of the most upmarket Victorian pubs. There is a new mezzanine floor.
This Pub serves 1 changing beer (e.g.King & Barnes) and 2 regular beers.
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Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Family Friendly
Disabled Access
Function Room
Newspapers
Smoking
Wi Fi
Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub
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