April 2025 news
Here's an update on the latest news and information from West London branch of CAMRA.
Branch events
Why not join us on one of our branch socials or meetings? We'd love to see you! Here is a list of our events:
- April
- Tue 1 (2pm) social - Coach and Horses, Greek St, W1D 5DH
- Tue 22 (7pm) social with SW London - meet Eight Bells, SW6 3JS; (8pm) Kings Arms, SW6 4RN; (9pm) Bricklayers Arms, SW15 1DD.
- Sat 26 (12pm) London CAMRA Cider Festival; Rocket Van Studio SE17 1AL.
- Mon 28 (7pm) branch PotY presentation - Cask Pub and Kitchen, SW1V 2EE
- May
- Wed 7 (2pm) West End social - meet Tom Cribb, SW1Y 4EA.
- Tue 13 (730/8pm) branch AGM - Star Tavern, SW1X 8HT. Formal notice to be given to branch members in due course).
- Wed 21 (2pm) Paddington social - meet Monkey Puzzle, W2 1JQ
Branch and regional CAMRA news and events
- West London Pub of the Year has been announced. A huge thankyou to all those who voted in our Pub of the Year competition. As happens very often, the difference in number of points between the winning pubs was very close, but the Top Three are: 1st place, the Cask Pub & Kitchen, Pimlico. Joint runners-up with equal points: the Star Tavern, Belgravia and the Harp, Covent Garden. Only one point behind was the Antelope, Belgravia, in fourth place: so congratulations to Fuller’s for three of their pubs getting into our top four!
- London Pubs Group continues its tours of historic pubs - for information see https://londonpubsgroup.camra.org.uk/events.
- Our neighbouring branches have regular socials and other events - for information see the websites of East London and City, North London, South East London, South West London, and West Middlesex. See the London CAMRA website for links to other Greater London branches.
- London Drinker is available in pubs across London and online at https://londondrinker.camra.org.uk/wordpress/ with details of CAMRA and beer related events across London, pub and brewery news, and more.
Pub and brewery news
- The new JD Wetherspoon at Fulham Broadway station (old ticket hall) is scheduled to open on 17 June. It will be named the Walham Green, in a nod to the pre-1952 name of the station.
- The Fat Badger in the northern part of Portobello Road, has currently opened as a VIP WhatsApp number invite-only venue. It is assumed it will open up more, later on! It does not yet exist on Google Maps.
- SW1, PRINCE ARTHUR, 11 Pimlico Road, SW1W 8NA. After various incarnations, this is now a gastropub with an Anglo-Spanish menu. The Pub Below is the name given to the ground-floor pub area. It is a luxury interpretation of a modern tavern, with own-brand caviar and a fresh seafood counter with produce from Spain and Cornwall. Customers can pick seafood to enjoy in the pub, or take it home! There is a small bar-snacks menu, and the main restaurant upstairs has of course more substantial dishes. Expect to pay Pimlico prices. The Guinness is installed via the tap system in Ireland, and Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone beer range is available. No cask ale.
- SW1, WESTMINSTER ARMS (Shepherd Neame), 9-10 Storey's Gate, SW1P 3AT. Closed for refurb. reopening mid-March 2025.
- SW1, WHITE HORSE & BOWER (Shepherd Neame), 86 Horseferry Road, SW1P 2EE. Reopening delayed - now says Summer 2025.
- SW5, BOTTLERY, 231 Earls Court Road, SW5 9AH. The Bottlery is a small restaurant with some seating for drinkers-only and a few keg beers on offer on the extensive drinks menu. Steaks are a speciality. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub.
- SW5, TROUBADOUR, 265-267 Old Brompton Road, SW5 9JA. The Troubadour is very close to the Pembroke pub on Old Brompton Road and was founded in 1954; it has become one of London's oldest independent music venues. Over the years it has hosted such as Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, Paul Simon, Adele, Ed Sheehan and many many more! There is live music most days of the week and a wide range of music genres. The food menu includes a breakfast/brunch offering plus in the evenings pub favourites and sharing platters. The drinks list includes various keg beers and ciders plus some bottles, plus of course the usual cocktails, wines, and spirits. A service charge is added to bills. It is perfectly possible to drink without needing to eat, but for most of the music events an entry fee will be charged, see venue website.
- SW5, TWICE SHY, 14 Hogarth Place, SW5 0QT. This is a cocktail bar, opened in 2023 by a former head mixologist at the Savoy. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. The venue has a ground floor featuring a five-meter black granite counter, and a basement with a Lounge Bar and cocktail laboratory. Over 18s only, no fancy dress or football colours. Walk-ins accepted. Light food available. Card only. Sister venue to Amaro Bar.
- SW6, TEMPERANCE (Wellington/Stonegate), 90 Fulham High Street, SW6 3LF. Reopened following refurb. New additions include 98-inch and 85-inch TVs placed throughout the venue. Five new seating booths have also been installed, all equipped with HD TVs, while new pool tables and dart boards are available throughout the pub. The venue also support sport within the local community through its sponsorship of Hammersmith and Fulham Rugby Club. No cask ale.
- SW6, VAGABOND, 18-22 Vanston Place, SW6 1AX. This is the first and flagship store of the small London-based Vagabond wine bar chain, open since 2010. 100+ wines are available by the glass, bottle or takeaway, plus a few draught keg beers. Tapas-style sharing plates, flatbreads, and cheese/meat boards are available food-wise. Note restricted opening hours.
- SW7, CHECKMATE BAR (Global - Link Investments Ltd/FHT London 3 Ltd/P I Hotel Management Ltd/Frasers Hospitality), 117-129 Cromwell Road, SW7 4DS. Smart cocktail bar in this upmarket hotel, now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. Some keg beers but no cask ale. Happy hour 5pm-7.30pm. Last orders 10.30pm. Note restricted opening hours.
- SW10, FINBOROUGH ARMS (Finborough Arms Ltd/The Steam Industry/independent), 118 Finborough Road, SW10 9ED. After more than four years closed and following a complete refurbishment, the former Finborough Arms has reopened as YOGI'S, a bar/restaurant reported to be offering draught beer, an extensive cocktail list and high-quality Indian and pan-Asian food. The award-winning 50-seat Finborough Theatre remains on the first floor.
- W1, 28-50, 15-17 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2NE. A wine bar, wine workshop and kitchen, now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. There is a small bar bites menu including sharing platters, and a set lunch menu, as well as the a la carte. Drinks include cocktails, spirits, and bottled beers, as well as wine.
- W1, ANGELIQUE'S WINE HOUSE, 18-19 St Christopher's Place, W1U 1NN. Wine bar and shop, also serving a small food selection including cheese and charcuterie sharing platters. Drinks available also include spirits and a bottled beer. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. Sister site to Shepherd Market wine bar in southern Mayfair.
- W1, ANTIDOTE, 12A Newburgh Street, W1F 7RR. Wine bar & shop off Carnaby Street offering organic and biodynamic wines plus small plates, cheese and charcuterie. Tasting sessions of wine are offered. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub.
- W1, BAR LINA, 18 Brewer Street, W1F 0SG. This is a cellar Italian aperitivo/cocktail bar with a very small food offering also, beneath Lina Stores delicatessen which has been trading for 80+ years. Entry is by way of the deli's original entrance. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. Walk-ins welcome. There is a sister site in Shoreditch. Card only. Restricted opening hours.
- W1, BAR TERMINI, 7 Old Compton Street, W1D 5JE. This is a small Italian coffee, cocktail and aperitivo bar "inspired by the traditional bar culture of 1950s Italy"; also with a tiny food offering and a shop for takeaway purchases. Now in conformance with the CAMRA definition of a pub. Described as lively and always busy, but quiet because of its size. It takes bookings but welcomes walk-ins.
- W1, BLACK BOOK, 23 Frith Street, W1D 4RR. Initially launched as a members club, this subterranean space is now open to the public as well. The name is a reference to the 'black book' which sommeliers are said to keep for tasting notes about wines. The wine list here changes daily and the food offering is largely pizzas plus cheese & charcuterie sharing boards. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. Note restricted opening hours. Also note that the Blue Plaque shown celebrates the first demonstration of television in this country in the house next door, in 1926.
- W1, BROOKS MEWS WINE HOUSE, 24 Brook's Mews, W1K 4EA. This is a shop and wine bar converted from an old carriage workshop in a mews behind Claridge's Hotel. The ground floor has a wine wall and the mezzanine is a lounge area with banquettes. The venue is now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. The drinks list also includes cocktails, spirits, and a beer. A small food menu is on offer including cheese & charcuterie sharing platters.
- W1, COMPTOIR CAFE & WINE, 21-22 Weighhouse Street, W1K 5LU. "A cafe by day and a wine bar by night". Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. The drinks include spirits and beers as well as wine. Food is available from a shortish menu, starting with pastries from 8.30am.
- W1, DUKE OF YORK (McMullen), 47 Rathbone Street, W1T 1NW. Reported closed after cessation of tenancy. Ownership has now passed to McMullen's.
- W1, FARM SHOP WINE BAR, 64 South Audley Street, W1K 2QT. This is a wine bar underneath the farm shop in South Audley Street and accessed from inside the shop. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. A food menu is available using produce from the shop upstairs and includes cheese and charcuterie sharing boards. The drinks list includes some bottled beers and a cider. The venue is under the same management as the Audley public house nearby.
- W1, GARLIC & SHOTS, 14 Frith Street, W1D 4RD. This is a gothic-style bar with a claimed 101 flavoured vodkas and other shots, plus cantina-style food all of which contains garlic. Various other drinks are available apart from shots, including garlic-flavoured beer! No reservations taken. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. Note restricted opening hours.W1, G-A-Y (Soho Estates/G-A-Y Group Ltd/Mean Fiddler), 30 Old Compton Street, W1D 4TQ. Reopened.
- W1, ITALIANS, 27b Devonshire Street, W1G 6PW. Wine bar and deli sourcing mainly from small Italian producers, very close to the corner of Devonshire St. and Marylebone High St. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub
- W1, SHEPHERD MARKET WINE HOUSE, 21-23 Shepherd Market, W1J 7PN. Wine bar and shop, also serving a small food selection including cheese and charcuterie sharing platters. The drinks on offer also include spirits and sake. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. Sister site to Angelique's wine bar in southern Marylebone.
- W1, SHIP, 134 New Cavendish Street, W1W 6YB. Real Ale reinstated, a changing beer such as from Hawkstone.
- W1, SWIFT, 12 Old Compton Street, W1D 4TQ. Cocktail bar with an upstairs bar for walk-ins and a downstairs bar for reservations-only. Some wines, whiskies and bottled beers etc. plus one draught Pilsner, are also available on the menu plus a few nibble-type snacks. The venue operates an over-21s policy. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. Note that alcohol may not be sold after 10.30pm on Sundays.
- W1, TINY WINE, 21 Foley Street, W1W 6DR. On the corner of Foley Street and Hanson Street, this is billed as "London's tiniest wine shop". Access is via Crudo Cevicheria, part of a small London chain. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. Beers and cocktails are available as well as wine.
- W1, VAGABOND, 25 Charlotte Street, W1T 1RW. Part of the small Vagabond wine bar chain with a dozen or so outlets, mainly in London. Multiple wines to drink by the bottle or glass, and two or three draught keg beers are available. The food offering is tapas/small plates and sharing plates of cheese, meats, etc.
- W2, CAFFE RITAZZA, Unit R08, Lower level, The Lawn, Paddington Station, W2 1HB. Ritazza is a standalone takeaway coffee and snack outlet on the ground floor of the covered Lawn area at Paddington Station. A tiny range of alcohol is also on offer including from a couple of keg beer fonts, with bar seating, see our photo. Note that alcohol may not be sold until 10am Monday to Saturday or noon on Sunday.
- W2, CLEVELAND ARMS (Market Taverns Ltd), 28 Chilworth Street, W2 6DT. Now Cask Marque accredited.
- W2, MARKET HALL, 1 Paddington Square, W2 1DL. This is the latest outlet from Market Halls, in the new Paddington Square development just east of the main Paddington Station entrance from Praed Street. It has an outdoor terrace, eight street-food traders, and two bars. Kitchens close an hour before the venue closing time but Farm Girl opens 8am Monday-Saturday for coffee and breakfast, 10am on Sunday. All other kitchens open from 11.30am. At date of this entry the licence conditions are not known, but may not allow alcohol from 8am.
- W6, HAMMERSMITH BREWERY TAPROOM, Lower Ground Floor, 106 Fulham Palace Road, W6 9PL. Closed as works in adjacent buildings have caused problems to the environment in the brewery and taproom. Expected to reopen Spring 2025.
- W6, RAVEN (Trust Inns/MC Bars Ltd), 375 Goldhawk Road, W6 0SA. Now Cask Marque accredited.
- W8, AMARO BAR, 15 Kensington High Street, W8 5NP. Very close to the south-west edge of Kensington Gardens, this is a cocktail bar now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. Walk-ins welcome. Card only and over-18s only, no fancy dress or football colours. A small selection of bar snacks including cheese & charcuterie boards is available, along with an extensive drinks list.W8, BLUE STOOPS (Allsopp's Taverns), 127-129 Kensington Church Street, W8 7LP. Now Cask Marque accredited.
- W8, DROP KENSINGTON, 37 Earls Court Road, W8 6ED. A wine bar & bottle shop, serving wine by the glass, carafe or bottle to drink in; the food offering is cheese and charcuterie platters and small plates. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. Very handy for the Design Museum.
- W8, HIGH SPIRIT, 62 Kensington High Street, W8 4PE. Cocktail bar also selling wine and some draught beers. "Designed to appeal to twenty- and thirty-somethings, with an upbeat atmosphere, buzzy music". Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. There is a food court for various street-food options.
- W8, STABLES BAR, Milestone Hotel, 1-3 Kensington Court, W8 5DL. Cocktail bar in this 5-star hotel opposite Kensington Palace. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. The menu includes a few beers, and a bar-food offering. Expect to pay 5-star Kensington prices.
- W8, WINDSOR CASTLE (M&B/Castle), 114 Campden Hill Road, W8 7AR. CAMRA discount is 10%.
- W9, HERO (The Public House Group), 55 Shirland Road, W9 2JD. No longer sells real ale.
- W10, CHILLED ESKIMO, 48 Southern Row, W10 5AN. Has been operating as an event venue for a number of years.
- W10, FAT BADGER, 310 Portobello Road, W10 5TA. This site towards the north end of Portobello Road was a former Truman pub converted c.2010 into a pizza restaurant and thought by CAMRA to be "permanently closed". Phoenix-like, a new pub has now emerged above Canteen restaurant and its access is in fact via a "speakeasy door" around the corner in Bevington Road. There is a small "Fat Badger" swing-sign to guide you. Public House Group, the umbrella company operating the Pelican nearby and the Hero in Maida Vale, has taken over the building. The Standard reports the pub is currently invite only!
- W11, QUIET NIGHT INN (Max Barney Pub Company/Forest Road Brewery), 60 Great Western Road, W11 1AB. No longer sells real ale.
- W14, COBALTO, 226 North End Road, W14 9NU. Part wine bar, part bottle shop. The drinks list includes cocktails and beers and the wines are mostly from Italy, sourced directly from organic and biodynamic vineyards. The venue is now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. There is a small food offering including cheese and charcuterie platters. At date of this entry there is an Instagram feed but no website. Serving conditions may vary on days with Chelsea FC home matches.
- WC2, BEDFORD STREET WINES, 33 Bedford Street, WC2E 9ED. Wine bar and bottle shop "focussed on small producers, family-run vineyards and craft beers". Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. There is a large kitchen-style table bar in the middle of the shop and some tables by the windows.
- WC2, CELLARDOOR, Zero Aldwych, WC2R 0HS. Directly opposite the Wellington pub and looking like the entrance to one of the underground street WCs once so common in London, this is because it was indeed once a Victorian gents' loo; and is hence compact! "Covent Garden's smallest bar". A neon sign points the way down. No door charge and accepts walk-ins but space is very limited and various VIP options to get tables are available, see venue website. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. Wine and beers are available within the drinks options.
- WC2, GEORGE (Greene King//Metropolitan), 213 Strand, WC2R 1AP. Sells Sandford Orchards real cider.
- WC2, JOE ALLEN, 2 Burleigh Street, WC2E 7PX. A famous watering-hole on the ground floor of the huge 788-room Strand Palace Hotel in the heart of Theatreland, "inspired by the discreet, neighbourhood drinking dens of downtown New York". Previously in Wellington Street, now relocated. Can be accessed either via the hotel lobby or direct from the street. Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub.
- WC2, LADY OF THE GRAPES, 16 Maiden Lane, WC2E 7NJ. This is a wine bar, wine shop, and restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden, now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. The wines are "a result of organic, biodynamic, and minimal intervention viticulture" and the food offering is simple French bistro-style. Some cocktails, bottled beers etc. are also on offer in addition to the wine list.
- WC2, TGI FRIDAYS BAR & RESTAURANT, Leicester Square,WC2H 7LA. Closed at the end of January 2025.
National CAMRA news
- More national CAMRA news and events can be found in CAMRA's online newspaper What's Brewing available at https://wb.camra.org.uk/.
- CAMRA also regularly produces a podcast 'Pubs. Pints. People' available at https://camra.org.uk/podcast/.
- The Good Beer Guide 2025 is now on sale at https://shop1.camra.org.uk/product-the-good-beer-guide-2025/. There is also a mobile friendly online Good Beer Guide app available at https://goodbeerguide.org.uk/ (also available on the new CAMRA website).
- The new CAMRA website https://camra.org.uk/ has been launched. WhatPub and the Good Beer Guide are incorporated in the new website, although the old websites are still available at the time of writing.
- CAMRA also has a new logo - this branch website will be updated to the new look soon.
- The CAMRA Members National Weekend and AGM 2025 will be in Torquay, 11th to 13th April.
- The Great British Beer Festival 2025 will be held in the NEC, Birmingham on 5th to 9th August.
For the latest news check out our Facebook page (please note: we are not posting on our X/Twitter page at present). Also for news from CAMRA across London see London Drinker, and the London CAMRA Facebook page.
June 2025 news
Here's an update on the latest news and information from West London branch of CAMRA.
Branch events
Why not join us on one of our branch socials or meetings? We'd love to see you! Here is a list of our events:
- June
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Wed 11 (2pm) afternoon social, meet Coal Hole, Strand, WC2R 0DW
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Tue 24 (2pm) afternoon social, meet Jackalope, Weymouth Mews W1G 7EQ
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- July
- Wed 9 (3pm) branch social at Ealing Beer Festival, Walpole Park, Ealing
- Tue 22 (7pm) evening social, meet Grenadier, Wilton Row, SW1X 7NR
Branch and regional CAMRA news and events
- London Pubs Group continues its tours of historic pubs - for information see https://londonpubsgroup.camra.org.uk/events.
- Our neighbouring branches have regular socials and other events - for information see the websites of East London and City, North London, South East London, South West London, and West Middlesex. See the London CAMRA website for links to other Greater London branches.
- London Drinker is available in pubs across London and online at https://londondrinker.camra.org.uk/wordpress/ with details of CAMRA and beer related events across London, pub and brewery news, and more.
- Wed 4/Thu 5 July: Maidenhead beer festival, details at https://maidenheadbeerfest.camra.org.uk/
- SPBW event: Thu 29 (from 3pm), Fri 30 & Sat 31 May (from noon) SPBW Woodfest at The Musical Museum, 399 High Street, Brentford, TW8 0DU. (Up to 40 beers from wooden casks).
Pub and brewery news
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SW1, WESTMINSTER ARMS (Shepherd Neame), 9-10 Storey's Gate, SW1P 3AT. Refurbished March 2025 at a cost of over £1m. Now open. The refurb included an all-electric and expanded kitchen; and the outside is now in a "Westminster Plum" colour.
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SW1, WHITE FERRY HOUSE (Stonegate/PubLove), 1a Sutherland Street, SW1V 4LD.No longer Cask Marque accredited.
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SW5, BLACKBIRD (Fuller's), 209 Earls Court Road, SW5 9AN. Now offers CAMRA members 10% discount off real ales.
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SW6, KING'S HOUSE (Wellington/ City Pub Company), 541 Kings Road, SW6 2EB. Having been closed for over a year, this venue reopened in March 2025. It has been co-founded by five well-known cricket names plus rugby star Jamie George. The pub has been re-named the BOUNDARY as it is the first building on the Fulham side of Stanley Bridge, the borough border with Chelsea. The pub is on two floors, with a dining area/function room on the first floor; and there is a large garden at the back. Food will major on pizzas.
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SW6, MCGETTIGAN'S (HPUT A Ltd/Stonegate/independent), 1 The Broadway, SW6 1AA. Already reported closed, now listed on Stonegate website as a fixed term tenancy.
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W1, BE AT ONE, 17 Greek Street, W1D 4DR. Opened by 2015 in former nightclub premises. Part of the national chain, and now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. No cask ale.
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W1, BLIND PIG, 8-10 Pollen Street, W1S 1NQ. Closed to reopen as Motcombs Tavern around 17 June 2025.
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W1, BLUE POSTS (Greene King/unknown/Greene King), 18 Kingly Street, W1B 5PX. Closed for refurbishment.
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W1, COYOTE UGLY SALOON (//), 30 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7EP Part of the international chain, with several sites now in Britain. "The most famous bar on the planet. Period." The first bar opened in New York in 1994 and the brand is owned by The Walt Disney Company. Various keg beers are available within the drinks menu; food options veer towards burgers and pizzas. Tickets would be needed for the entertainment offered. The venue has a rare Westminster 3am alcohol licence.
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W1, HARCOURT (Harcourt Pub Limited), 32 Harcourt Street, W1H 4HX. Already reported closed. Freehold sold to Hillolim Marylebone Ltd March 2025. Future still uncertain.
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W1, MASONS ARMS (Greene King/unknown/Greene King), 38 Maddox Street, W1S 1PY. CAMRA member refused discount - to be re-checked.
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W1, THREE SHEETS (//), 13 Manette Street, W1D 4AP. Opened in March 2024 as the sister bar to the one in Dalston. Mainly a cocktail bar and restaurant. Beer & Cider is available although it may only be in bottles.
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W1, TWO FLOORS (Shaftesbury/Barworks), 2-4 Kingly Street, W1B 5PD. Reopened – still no real ale.
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W2, DUKE OF KENDAL (Connaught Pubs Ltd), 38 Connaught Street, W2 2AF. No longer Cask Marque accredited.
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W2, MITRE (Young's/unknown/Young's), 24 Craven Terrace, W2 3QH. Refurbished March 2025.
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W6, CROSS KEYS (Fullers tenanted), 57 Black Lion Lane, W6 9BG. CAMRA discount 10% off cask ale confirmed by manager Mar 2025
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W8, PASSYUNK AVENUE (//), 16 Kensington Church Street, W8 4EP. Latest London outlet for the Philadelphia-themed food and drinks venue. A range of draught beers is available from the bar and if you only want a drink you must sit in the bar area.
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W8, UXBRIDGE ARMS (Dorset Council/Stonegate), 13 Uxbridge Street, W8 7TQ. Cask Marque re-accredited
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W10, BERTIE BLOSSOMS, 323 Portobello Road, W10 5SY. Reopened after extended temporary closure.
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W10, EAGLE (Stonegate/The Chapter Collection), 250 Ladbroke Grove, W10 5LP. No longer Cask Marque accredited.
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W14, BEACONSFIELD, 24 Blythe Road, W14 0HA. Self-declared by landlord closed in mid-April 2025, "following an incredibly tough three year struggle". Lease on the market.
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W14, ELM (RedCat Taverns Ltd/individual/Yellow Panda Pub Co), 206 North End Road, W14 9NX. Freehold bought by Lombard Asset Pub Portfolio London Ltd.
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W14, OLD OAK (Redcat), 180 North End Road, W14 9NX. Sold to The Old Oak Kensington Ltd. Planning application 2024/02787/FUL submitted 1/11/24 | Replacement of the existing roof with two new additional floors at roof level to form second and third floor levels including rear extensions at first floor level; formation of roof terraces at first, second and third floor levels; installation of a new door to replace the existing window at first floor level to southern elevation of the building; infilling of the existing windows and door to western elevation and infilling of the existing window to southern elevation of the building at ground floor level in connection with the formation of bin and cycle storage; installation of two new doors to western elevation boundary wall; installation of a new residential entrance door opening to northern elevation of the building at ground floor level; change of use of rear part of ground floor level (northern side of building to provide access to upper floor residential units), change of use and conversion of the first, second and third floor levels from pub (Class Sui Generis) into 5no self-contained flats (Class C3) comprising of 2 x studio and 3 x 2 bedroom flats. Still pending 1/5/25.
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WC2, LARRY'S, National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin's Place, WC2H 0HE. This is a cafe / cocktail bar in the newly-restored vaults of the Gallery, named after the legendary thespian Sir Laurence Olivier, aka Larry to the luvvies. The vaults were originally built as coal storage in 1896. The venue is operated by the Daisy Green chain and offers lunch, afternoon tea, evening plates, cocktails, and jazz! Now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub.
National CAMRA news
- More national CAMRA news and events can be found in CAMRA's online newspaper What's Brewing available at https://wb.camra.org.uk/.
- CAMRA also regularly produces a podcast 'Pubs. Pints. People' available at https://camra.org.uk/podcast/.
- The Good Beer Guide 2025 is now on sale at https://shop1.camra.org.uk/product-the-good-beer-guide-2025/. There is also a mobile friendly online Good Beer Guide app available at https://goodbeerguide.org.uk/ (also available on the new CAMRA website).
- The new CAMRA website https://camra.org.uk/ has been launched. WhatPub and the Good Beer Guide are incorporated in the new website, although the old websites are still available at the time of writing.
- CAMRA also has a new logo - this branch website will be updated to the new look soon.
- The Great British Beer Festival 2025 will be held in the NEC, Birmingham on 5th to 9th August.
For the latest news check out our Facebook page (please note: we are not posting on our X/Twitter page at present). Also for news from CAMRA across London see London Drinker, and the London CAMRA Facebook page.
February 2025 news
Here's an update on the latest news and information from West London branch of CAMRA.
Branch events
Why not join us on one of our branch socials or meetings? We'd love to see you! Here is a list of our events:
- February
- Mon 17 (7/7.30pm) branch meeting – Hand & Flower, 1 Hammersmith Road W14 8XJ - apologies for the late CHANGE OF VENUE due to unexpected circumstances.
- Sat 22 (12 noon start) - London Pubs Group tour of Kensington & Notting Hill. Start at Elephant & Castle, W8 4LT; then on to Churchill Arms (1.45pm), Blue Stoops (2.15pm), Windsor Castle (3pm), Uxbridge Arms (3.30pm), Cock & Bottle (4.30pm), Duke of Wellington (5.15pm), Elgin (6pm).
- Tue 25 (7pm) social - Cask Pub and Kitchen, 6 Charlwood Street, SW1V 2EE
- March
- Wed 5 (2pm) social - Latymers, 157 Hammersmith Rd, W6 8BS
- Tues 18 (2pm) social, Crown and Anchor, 137 Drummond St, NW1 2HL
Regional CAMRA news and events
- West London Pub of the Year voting is in progress at time of writing this - closing on 28th February. Branch members have been emailed with details of how to vote. If you're a member of the branch but haven't received details please contact branch secretary Paul Charlton. (Note: voting is only open to members of West London branch).
- London Pubs Group continues its tours of historic pubs - for information see https://londonpubsgroup.camra.org.uk/events.
- Our neighbouring branches have regular socials and other events - for information see the websites of East London and City, North London, South East London, South West London, and West Middlesex. See the London CAMRA website for links to other Greater London branches.
- London Drinker is available in pubs across London and online at https://londondrinker.camra.org.uk/wordpress/ with details of CAMRA and beer related events across London, pub and brewery news, and more.
Pub and brewery news
- NW8, LORD HIGH ADMIRAL (Westminster City Council/Stonegate), 95 Church Street, NW8 8EY. Planning granted in June 2023 to demolish as part of the Church Street redevelopment.
- NW8, SALT HOUSE (Max Barney Pub Company), 63 Abbey Road, NW8 0AE. Having converted to a restaurant which has subsequently closed, now being marketed for sale/lease as a public house.
- SW1, RILEYS SPORTS BAR (Crown Estate), 80 Haymarket, SW1Y 4TE. Gutted following internal and external alterations to New Zealand House.
- SW6, BROADWAY BAR & GRILL (Stonegate), 474-476 Fulham Road, SW6 1BY. Opened again in December 2024.
- SW6, KING'S HOUSE (Wellington/ex City Pub Company), 541 Kings Road, SW6 2EB. Having become an events venue, lease on the market again.
- SW6, MCGETTIGAN'S (HPUT A Ltd/Stonegate/independent), 1 The Broadway, SW6 1AA. Was closed in December.
- SW6, REDBACK (Ilona House Investments Limited/Redcat), 490 Fulham Road, SW6 5NH. Lease on the market via Genius1.
- SW6, TEMPERANCE (Wellington/Stonegate), 90 Fulham High Street, SW6 3LF. Closed for refurb. Due to reopen 30 January 2025.
- W1, BLIND PIG, Social Eating House, 58-59 Poland Street, W1F 7NR. Closed at this site & a Blind Pig bar has opened in Mayfair. It is thought that this site is being taken by vegetarian restaurant group Mildred's
- W1, COACH & HORSES (Fuller's), 29 Greek Street, W1D 5DH. Now offers CAMRA members 15% off real ales.
- W1, DUKE OF WELLINGTON (Stonegate), 77 Wardour Street, W1D 6QA. No longer sells real ale.
- W1, FLARE (Shaftesbury/Sweet Sky Ltd), 14-16 Ganton Street, W1F 7BT. Closed, future uncertain.
- W1, FREEDOM (Benesco Charity Ltd/Soho Bars (London) Ltd/Soho Bars), 66 Wardour Street, W1F 0TA. Reopened following refurb.
- W1, LOOP, 19 Dering Street, W1S 1AH. Already reported closed, planning granted for part demolition, part redevelopment and extension.
- W1, MARYLEBONE (Howard De Walden Estates Ltd/Heineken/Marylebone Leisure Group), 93 Marylebone High Street, W1U 4RE. No longer sells Real Ale.
- W1, PITCHER & PIANO (Marston's/unknown/unknown), 8-10 Pollen Street, W1S 1NQ. Became BLIND PIG. This is a cocktail bar, transferred by Jason Atherton from his previous Soho site. "Inspired by the clandestine drinking dens of Prohibition-era America". Vinyl records, snacks and burgers, and the long drinks list includes draught Guinness plus various botted beers and lagers. The Mary's restaurant food menu is also available in the linked venue. Walk-ins welcome.
- W1, PURL, Basement, 50-54 Blandford Street, W1U 7HX. Closed temporarily, reopening soon under another name.
- W6, HAMPSHIRE (Heineken), 227 King Street, W6 9JT. Reopened as HAMMERSMITH BELLE, now part of the small London Belle chain and sports their signature red and pink silk roses on the walls and artificial grass on the ceiling. There is a striking black and white chequered floor and much use is made of mirrors and other glass to enhance the lighting. The grand fireplace at the rear survives. The bar accommodates numerous keg beer taps and two ale handpulls, but the latter were not yet in use at date of our visit soon after the pub's soft opening. However, Fuller's London Pride is expected to be on offer by the end of January 2025. There is an extensive food menu with a focus on burgers and, on Sundays, roasts. Breakfast is offered from the 8am opening time until 11.30am but note that alcohol cannot be served until 10am.
- W10, BERTIE BLOSSOMS (Maverick Properties Ltd/individual/Fat Punt), 323 Portobello Road, W10 5SY. Temporarily closed, reopening expected Feb 2025.
- W11, BAR 128, 126-128 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3QG. This venue has had a number of names since closing as Bar 128 but became ARCHER STREET in December 2022.
- W11, GATE RESTAURANT & BAR, 87 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3JZ. Became VIAJANTE87 in January 2023, a Latin-American cocktail bar; there is one bottled beer available.
- W11, LOVE, 265 Portobello Road, W11 1LR. Closed in November. It sold cocktails, wine, champagne, some bottled lagers and cider.
- W12, GREEN (Stonegate/Craft Union), 172-174 Uxbridge Road, W12 7JP. No longer selling real ale, the handpumps having been removed.
- W14, CROWN & SCEPTRE (Heineken), 34 Holland Road, W14 8BA. Closed, future uncertain.
- WC2, RUBY BLUE (Soho Estates/Shoreditch Bar Group), 1 Leicester Place, Leicester Square, WC2H 7BP. Closed. Planning app permitted in 2024 to convert to casino & restaurant in basement & ground floors.
- WC2, ZOO TOO (Soho Estates /Zoo Bar Ltd), 18 Bear Street, WC2H 7AQ. Now renamed MUNSTER TAVERN since summer 2024, a long and narrow Irish bar with one Irish stout and various other keg beers. No cask ale. The upstairs hosts the Monkey Business Comedy Club.
National CAMRA news
- More national CAMRA news and events can be found in CAMRA's online newspaper What's Brewing available at https://wb.camra.org.uk/.
- CAMRA also regularly produces a podcast 'Pubs. Pints. People' available at https://camra.org.uk/podcast/.
- The Good Beer Guide 2025 is now on sale at https://shop1.camra.org.uk/product-the-good-beer-guide-2025/. There is also a mobile friendly online Good Beer Guide app available at https://goodbeerguide.org.uk/ (also available on the new CAMRA website).
- The new CAMRA website https://camra.org.uk/ has been launched. WhatPub and the Good Beer Guide are incorporated in the new website, although the old websites are still available at the time of writing.
- CAMRA also has a new logo - this branch website will be updated to the new look soon.
- The CAMRA Members National Weekend and AGM 2025 will be in Torquay, 11th to 13th April.
- The Great British Beer Festival 2025 will be held in the NEC, Birmingham on 5th to 9th August.
For the latest news check out our Facebook page (please note: we are not posting on our X/Twitter page at present). Also for news from CAMRA across London see London Drinker, and the London CAMRA Facebook page.
January 2025 news
Here's an update on the latest news and information from West London branch of CAMRA.
Branch events
Why not join us on one of our branch socials or meetings? We'd love to see you! Here is a list of our events:
- January
- Wed 22 (7/7.30pm) branch meeting: Bear (downstairs), 27 Spring St, W2 1JA
- Tue 28 (2pm) Social, meet Scarsdale Tavern, 23a Edwardes Sq, W8 6HE
- February
- Wed 5 (2pm) social - Barley Mow, 8 Dorset Street, W1U 6QW
- Thu 6 to Sat 8 (from noon) SPBW Beer from the Wood mini-festival – Admiralty, 66 Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DS (this event is organized by SPBW, rather than CAMRA - for information see their website spbw.beer). UPDATE - this February event is unfortunately CANCELLED due to circumstances beyond our control, though if you were looking forward to this you may be interested to know that there will be a larger Beer from the Wood festival at Brentford on May 29th to 31st which you may like to attend instead!
- Mon 17 (7/7.30pm) branch meeting – Distillers (upstairs), 64 Fulham Palace Rd, W6 9PH
- Tue 25 (7pm) social - Cask Pub and Kitchen, 6 Charlwood Street, SW1V 2EE
- March
- Wed 5 (2pm) social - Latymers, 157 Hammersmith Rd, W6 8BS
- Tues 18 (2pm) social, Crown and Anchor, 137 Drummond St, NW1 2HL
Regional CAMRA news and events
- London Pubs Group continues its tours of historic pubs - for information see https://londonpubsgroup.camra.org.uk/events.
- Our neighbouring branches have regular socials and other events - for information see the websites of East London and City, North London, South East London, South West London, and West Middlesex. See the London CAMRA website for links to other Greater London branches.
- London Drinker is available in pubs across London and online at https://londondrinker.camra.org.uk/wordpress/ with details of CAMRA and beer related events across London, pub and brewery news, and more.
Pub and brewery news
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NW8, DUKE OF YORK (Stonegate/Old Spot Pub Co), 2 St Ann's Terrace, NW8 6PJ. Now part of the small London Frontier Pubs chain.
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NW8, LORD HIGH ADMIRAL (Westminster City Council/Stonegate), 95 Church Street, NW8 8EY. Closed in September. Planning granted in 2023 to demolish as part of the Church Street redevelopment.
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SW1, TIGER TIGER (A3D2), 29 Haymarket, SW1Y 4SP. Closed, to become hotel.
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SW1, WHITE FERRY HOUSE (Stonegate/PubLove), 1a Sutherland Street, SW1V 4LD. Real cider no longer sold.
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SW6, RETRO CAFE, 241 Munster Road, SW6 6BS. Breweries Street-corner cafe-bar, selling six keg beers including three "premium" foreign lagers. Cafe by day, music bar and diner by night. Live Classic Rock, Blues, Rock n Roll & Soul. "Admission free to live music but all donations to support the artists will be gratefully received".
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SW7, 1606 BAR (Rembrandt Hotel Ltd), 11 Thurloe Place, SW7 2RS. Smart conservatory lounge bar in this 190-room upmarket hotel. Afternoon tea is served here from 2.30 to 6.30, otherwise a range of sandwiches and more substantial pub food is available. Three keg beers/lagers are available but no cask ale.
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W1, BLUE POSTS, 28 Rupert Street, W1D 6DJ. Real cider no longer available.
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W1, BOOM BATTLE BAR, 70-88 Oxford Street, W1D 1BP. Part of a growing national chain of "experience bar" venues, this is a 15,000-plus square-foot venue offering augmented reality axe throwing and darts, shuffleboards, karaoke rooms, beer pong, Escape Hunt adventures and “crazier golf” alongside a drinks menu and a limited “Boom bites” street-food offering. Drinks include draught Guinness and various draught keg beers.
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W1, FREEDOM (Soho Bars), 66 Wardour Street, W1F 0TA. Closed for refurb.
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W1, JERUSALEM BAR & KITCHEN (Breakfast Group), 33-34 Rathbone Place, W1T 1JQ. Reopened as LUCY WONG, a cocktail and dim sum & light Chinese food bar. It is a basement site with a Costa Coffee outlet at ground-floor level. Some draught beers are available within the drinks menu. Note restricted opening hours.
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W1, LITTLE VIOLET DOOR, 9 Kingly Street, W1B 5PH. Part of the small "Little Door" chain of cocktail bars in London. The conceit is that this is a flatshare, turned into a cocktail bar/restaurant. A couple of draught keg beers are available plus bottles/cans and of course cocktails and wines. Food is available pretty much all the time but with separate lunch and brunch menus. See venue website for offers. There is a small seating area outside in Kingly Street, and of course inside.
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W1, MR FOGG'S PAWNBROKERS, 50 Dean Sreet, W1D 5BQ. Next door to the well-known French House pub, this is one of the growing London chain of Mr Fogg's cocktail bars, now all falling within CAMRAs definition of a pub. All the Fogg's venues are individual and quirky, and the conceit at this one is that Phileas Fogg's "wayward half-brother Frank Fogg (once a pawnbroker by trade) has opened the doors to his newly-acquired Victorian shop, selling a bizarre display of unique artefacts collected from around the world." The venue is split into three spaces, the Pawnbrokers Counter, the Strong Room & the Textiles Room. Aside from the drinks, the food offering is a small selection of nibbles, cheese and charcuterie.
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W1, NQ64, 53-54 Berwick Street, W1F 8SP. This basement Soho site just south of Oxford Street is part of a growing national chain of gamer-themed bars, offering a mix of retro gaming and drinks. The games include Time Crisis, Guitar Hero, Dancing Stage and Pac-Man, plus classic consoles; free to use for guests buying drinks. The drinks offer includes several gamer-themed cocktails plus a selection of craft beer, wines, spirits and soft drinks. No food offering. Dress code is smart / casual: no tracksuits/jogging bottoms/sports shorts. The site is also the emergency exit for the Simmons bar on the next street east, Wardour Street. The site had planning permission for demolition and rebuild retaining facade but this does not appear to have happened.
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W1, SIMMONS TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD, 17 Manette Street, W1D 4AS. Just a few yards off Tottenham Court Road in the small road leading to the "Pillars of Hercules", this is one of the London-wide Simmons cocktail bar chain. Disco, happy hour. Handy for the tube station & Elizabeth Line.
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W2, GREEN MAN (Macneil Ltd/Bestplace Ltd/Bestplace (Ei Group)), 308 Edgware Road, W2 1DY. No real cider.
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W2, MAD BISHOP & BEAR (Fuller's), Upper Level, The Lawn, Paddington Station Concourse, W2 1HB. Real cider no longer available.
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W6, HAMPSHIRE (Heineken), 227 King Street, W6 9JT. Closed, being refurbished.
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W6, LATYMERS (Fuller's), 157 Hammersmith Road, W6 8BS. 10% off real ales for CAMRA members.
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W6, PEAR TREE, 14 Margravine Road, W6 8HJ. No real cider.
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W8, KENSINGTON WINE ROOMS 127-129 Kensington Church Street, W8 7LP. Reopened by the team behind Allsopp’s Brewery and renamed BLUE STOOPS. One block north of the Churchill Arms this site, previously a wine bar, has been re-opened. It is named in homage to the original Blue Stoops in Burton-upon-Trent, where Allsopp's brewed from 1730. Allsopp's Best Bitter, India Pale Ale and Pale Ale available and a guest such as Kirkstall Three Swords. Allsopp's recommenced brewing in 2020 and the original Allsopp’s IPA now has pride of place on the pub’s bar. Allsopp's has also commissioned the manufacture of beer engines with high “swan necks”, allowing the pumping by hand of ale from the cellar up to customers, in a theatrical manner. Ale prices are reported as reasonable for the area. Also note the various brewery memorabilia and the marvellous Allsopp's mirror on the wall. A menu of seasonal English food is available including a short bar-food menu. But note that on Sundays, only the Sunday menu is offered in both the front bar and back dining room. The pub has also recently announced a collaboration with Blandy's, the Madeira winemaker. The pub has garnered very good reviews since it opened and The Times restaurant critic said after his visit "the headline on the Blue Stoops for me is that it is very good and not very expensive...it is a brilliant little pub trying out great new things".
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W14, HAND & FLOWER (Fuller's), 1 Hammersmith Road, W14 8XJ. Reopened following refurb.
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WC2, CHESHIRE CHEESE (Shepherd Neame), 5 Little Essex Street, WC2R 3LD. Reopened mid-October 2024 and real ale reinstated. Shepherd Neame Master Brew and Whitstable Bay Pale Ale and 2 Changing beers also from Sheps. Operated by Wellman Taverns who run a number of Sheps pubs and reported open seven days a week. Up to four cask ales should be available. Lunchtime menu of hot and cold sandwiches and now also doing evening meals with two menus: burgers in the saloon bar and sausage and mash etc in the upstairs newly re-done dining room.
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WC2, CLUBHOUSE 5 (Stonegate), 5 Lisle Street, WC2H 7BG. Renamed THREE LANTERNS.
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WC2, GEORGE (Greene King/ /Metropolitan), 213 Strand, WC2R 1AP. No real cider available.
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WC2, LE BEAUJOLAIS, 25 Litchfield Street, WC2H 9NJ. Very close to Charing Cross Road, this is one of the most famous wine bars in central London, and now in conformance with CAMRAs definition of a pub. The venue is authentically French with the ground-floor bar providing drinks and food, whilst downstairs is a members-only restaurant. The wines, beers and other drinks, and food offered are, of course, all French as are the staff. Regulars "clock in" via a wall blackboard with sliding in/out tabs against their names. A limited number of tables may be booked for lunch in the ground-floor bar but half are reserved for walk-ins. And no bookings are taken here for the evening. Well worth a visit to soak in the atmosphere; and of course the food and drink.
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WC2, ROADHOUSE, 35 Jubilee Market, The Piazza, WC2E 8BE. This venue is an amalgamation of 1A Tavistock Street and 35 The Piazza to form a 500-capacity underground restaurant and late night entertainment, live music and performance venue named STEREO. Drinks include various draught keg beers. The food menu includes bar snacks and an a la carte menu. "A dynamic and eclectic music programme each night - a house band will offer relaxed vibes, before the stage welcomes a rotating series of resident DJs and curated one-off artist performances." Some events may require an admission charge. Note restricted opening hours.
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WC2, ROYAL GEORGE (Gabrielle Properties Ltd/Mitchells & Butlers/Castle (Mitchells & Butlers)), 133 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0EA. Reopened following refurb.
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WC2, SALVADOR & AMANDA (The Breakfast Group), 8 Great Newport Street, WC2H 7JA. Closed for site redevelopment.
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WC2, SIMMONS LEICESTER SQUARE 28A Leicester Square, WC2H 7LE. This venue, with an entrance next to the Moon Under Water pub, is a glitzy underground cocktail bar in this very busy tourist area of central London. Disco dance floor, happy hour. Part of the London-wide Simmons chain.
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WC2, WHITE SWAN (M&B/Nicholson's), 14 New Row, WC2N 4LF. No real cider.
- Hammersmith Belle - has now reopened.
National CAMRA news
- More national CAMRA news and events can be found in CAMRA's online newspaper What's Brewing available at https://wb.camra.org.uk/.
- CAMRA also regularly produces a podcast 'Pubs. Pints. People' available at https://camra.org.uk/podcast/.
- The Good Beer Guide 2025 is now on sale at https://shop1.camra.org.uk/product-the-good-beer-guide-2025/. There is also a mobile friendly online Good Beer Guide app available at https://goodbeerguide.org.uk/ (also available on the new CAMRA website).
- The new CAMRA website https://camra.org.uk/ has been launched. WhatPub and the Good Beer Guide are incorporated in the new website, although the old websites are still available at the time of writing.
- The Great British Beer Festival Winter 2025 will be in Rotherham on 12th to 15th February.
- The CAMRA Members National Weekend and AGM 2025 will be in Torquay, 11th to 13th April.
- The Great British Beer Festival 2025 will be held in the NEC, Birmingham on 5th to 9th August.
For the latest news check out our Facebook page (please note: we are not posting on our X/Twitter page at present). Also for news from CAMRA across London see London Drinker, and the London CAMRA Facebook page.
September 2024 news
Here's an update on the latest news and information from West London branch of CAMRA.
Branch events
Why not join us on one of our branch socials or meetings? We'd love to see you! Here is a list of our events:
- September
- Tues 17 (7/730pm) branch mtg: Antelope (upstairs), Eaton Terrace, SW1W 8EZ. This meeting will kick off discussion about our 2026 Good Beer Guide entries.
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Mon 23 (2pm) Hammersmith social: meet Blue Boat, Parrs Way, W6 9RU
- October
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Fri 4 (2pm) Social: Temple Brew House, 46 Essex Street, WC2R 3JF
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Tues 22 (2pm) St James’s Social; meet Two Chairmen, Dartmouth St. SW1H 9BP
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- November
- Tues 5 (7pm) Kensington social: meet Elephant and Castle, Holland St. W8 4LT
- Mon 18 (2pm) Soho social: meet Shaston Arms, Ganton St. W1F 7QN
- Wed 20 (7/7.30pm): branch meeting: Speaker (upstairs) 46 Great Peter St SW1P 2HA. (CAMRA discount).
Regional CAMRA news and events
- London Pubs Group continues its tours of historic pubs - for information see https://londonpubsgroup.camra.org.uk/events. Upcoming events: .
- Our neighbouring branches have regular socials and other events - for information see the websites of East London and City, North London, South East London, South West London, and West Middlesex. See the London CAMRA website for links to other Greater London branches.
- The August/September issue of London Drinker is now available in pubs across London and online at https://londondrinker.camra.org.uk/wordpress/ with details of CAMRA and beer related events across London, pub and brewery news, and more.
Pub and brewery news
- NW8, CLIFTON, 96 Clifton Hill, NW8 0JT.This is part of the Loci Pubs chain.
- NW8, LORD HIGH ADMIRAL (Stonegate/Craft Union), 95 Church Street, NW8 8EY. Reverted to tenanted.
- SW1, BELGRAVIA (Grosvenor Estate), 152 Ebury Street, SW1W 9JL. Renamed HOUSE BELGRAVIA. No longer sells real ale.
- SW1, COLONIES (Greene King), 25 Wilfred Street, SW1E 6PR. Reverted to PINEAPPLE.
- SW1, LANE7, Zig Zag Building, 70 Victoria Street, SW1E 6SQ. A large site in a corner of the giant Zig Zag Building in busy Victoria Street, this venue describes itself as a "bowling and activity bar" but also including mini golf, shuffleboard, beer pong, augmented darts, and an adults-only games arcade hall downstairs. The venue is part of a national chain with one outpost abroad in Berlin. Various draught keg beers are available plus Patty & Bun burgers. The bar is along the back wall and it's perfectly possible to just have a drink if you want one.
- SW1, M BAR VICTORIA ST (Land Securities), Unit 3, Zig Zag Building, 70 Victoria Street, SW1E 6SQ. Reopened as BAM KARAOKE BOX. Part of an international chain providing "drinks plus entertainment" this is a venue with a ground-floor bar plus an outside terrace. Down below in the BAM BAM Bar there is food, drink and live music before or after experiencing one of the 22 private karaoke rooms. Various keg and bottled beers are available, plus a limited but interesting food menu. BAM is an abbreviation of "boite a musique" or music box in English; as of course you knew.
- SW1, SPORTS BAR & GRILL VICTORIA (Network Rail/Stonegate), Unit 59 1st floor Victoria Main Line Station Terminus Place, SW1V 1JU. Closed future uncertain
- SW3, SURPRISE (Cadogan/JEG Inns), 6 Christchurch Terrace, SW3 4AJ. Now operated by Wren pubs.
- SW6, GEORGE & DRAGON, 47 Lillie Road, SW6 1UD (inside Ibis Hotel). Renamed BARNABY'S LOUNGE & BAR.
- SW6, WHOLE FOODS MARKET, 2-6 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA. Closed June 2024.
- W1, BONDS (Stonegate/The Chapter Collection), 11 Dering Street, W1S 1AR. No longer accepts CAMRA vouchers.
- W1, FINERY (Greene King), 23 Great Castle Street, W1G 0JA. Renamed NEW EXPLORER.
- W1, HANKIES AT PICCADILLY WEST END HOTEL (Shaftesbury), 67 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6EX. Renamed HANKIES AT MONTCALM PICCADILLY TOWNHOUSE.
- W1, LOOP (Stonegate), 19 Dering Street, W1S 1AH. Closed, future uncertain.
- W2, LEINSTER ARMS (Stonegate), 17 Leinster Terrace, W2 3EU. Does not accept CAMRA vouchers.
- W6, CARPENTER'S ARMS (Stonegate), 91 Black Lion Lane, W6 9BG. In summer 2024 the pub was taken over by Wren Pubs as operator, also operating the Surprise in Chelsea and Walmer Castle in Notting Hill.
- W6, SWAN (M&B/Nicholson's), 46 Hammersmith Broadway, W6 0DZ. Recognised by CAMRA as a one star historic pub interior.
- W8, HANSOM CAB, 86 Earls Court Road, W8 6EG. An unspecified real cider is available.
- W11, DISTILLERY (UK Investments Ltd/Good Harbour Ltd), 186 Portobello Road, W11 1LA. Noted as closed and repossessed by landlord.
- W11, WALMER CASTLE (M&B/independent), 58 Ledbury Road, W11 2AJ. The operator is Wren Pubs which also runs the Surprise in Chelsea and Carpenter's Arms in Hammersmith.
- W14, HAND & FLOWER (Fuller's), 1 Hammersmith Road, W14 8XJ. Closed temporarily, for three-month refurb.
- WC2, ADMIRALTY (Fuller's), 66 Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DS. CAMRA discount reduced to 10%.
- WC2, CHESHIRE CHEESE (Shepherd Neame/Blighty Pub Company), 5 Little Essex Street, WC2R 3LD. Reported closed. Notices in the windows saying 'closed for a refurb under new management'.
- WC2, CLUBHOUSE 5 (Stonegate), 5 Lisle Street, WC2H 7BG. No longer sells real ale.
- WC2, MARQUIS (Shaftesbury/Morton-Scott Pub Company), 52 Chandos Place, WC2N 4HS. Morton-Scott Pub Company have bought the freehold.
- WC2, ROYAL GEORGE (M&B/Castle), 133 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0EA. Closed temporarily, reopening on 19th September 2024.
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The Blue Stoops pub in Kensington, on the site of the previous Kensington Wine Rooms and just north of the Churchill Arms, is due to open we think in late September. The pub owners have commissioned unique beer engines with high “swan necks”, allowing the pumping by hand of the ale from the cellar up to customers, in a theatrical manner. Further updates welcome!
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The long-expected Guinness microbrewery & visitor centre in northern Covent Garden, is now thought to be opening next spring. The Devonshire pub in Soho has become the first in the country to sell Guinness 0.0 alcohol-free on draught.
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The Punch Bowl in Mayfair has reopened with extended opening hours and now serves breakfasts.
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The Blackwood in Shaftesbury Avenue is due to open soon: “Crystal clear ultra-high-definition screens, roaring sound, mouth-watering food, perfect pints. With multiple bars spread across two floors, our new sports pub & kitchen Blackwood is set to be the home of live sport in London.”
National CAMRA news
- More national CAMRA news and events can be found in CAMRA's online newspaper What's Brewing available at https://wb.camra.org.uk/.
- CAMRA also regularly produces a podcast 'Pubs. Pints. People' available at https://camra.org.uk/podcast/.
- The Good Beer Guide 2024 is now on sale at https://shop1.camra.org.uk/product-the-good-beer-guide-2024/. There is also a mobile friendly online Good Beer Guide app available at https://goodbeerguide.org.uk/.
For the latest news check out our Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) pages. Also for news from CAMRA across London see London Drinker, and the London CAMRA Facebook page.

