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Updates
OPEN as from Monday 14th September.
The hours open are 11.00am to 9.30pm Monday to Friday and 12.00pm to 9.30pm on Saturday. Sundays remain closed.
Our Thai Kitchen is open Monday to Thursday 12.00pm to 3.00pm and 5.00pm to 9.00pm. Friday is 12.00pm to 9.00pm. The kitchen is closed Saturday and Sunday.
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Rugby Tavern
19 Great James Street
Bloomsbury
London
WC1N 3ES
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Opening Times
| Monday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Thursday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Friday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Saturday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Sunday | Midday - 10.30 pm |
Meal Times
12 - 3, 5 - 10 Mon - Fri
12 - 10 Sat
Closed Sun
Owner
Shepherd Neame
About the Pub
Formerly a Nicholson's, then a Fuller's house, this large island bar pub is popular with locals and office workers alike. It is so named because it was built around 1850 on land donated by the founder of Rugby School. It can get crowded in the early evening. There can be themed nights such as pub quizzes. As well as sandwiches, food is available from a Thai menu and the upstairs room can be booked for parties and functions. During a 2011 refurbishment a splendid mirror appeared over the fireplace. There is a large seating (and smoking) area available outside (not weekends), which, being in a car free zone, is extremely pleasant during the summer months. Tube - Russell Sq. or Holborn.
Historic Interest
Grade II listing:- Location Statutory Address: RUGBY PUBLIC HOUSE, 1, RUGBY STREET The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority. County: Greater London Authority District: Camden (London Borough) National Grid Reference: TQ 30709 82016 Summary Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. Reasons for Designation Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. History Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details. Details CAMDEN TQ3082SE RUGBY STREET 798-1/96/1410 (South side) 14/05/74 No.1 Rugby Public House GV II 2 early C18 houses incorporated behind mid C19 front. Stucco upper floors with tiled pub frontage. 5 windows and 4-window return to Great James Street. C20 pub frontage with fluted pilasters. Each upper floor with pilasters, at the angles and join of the 2 houses, carrying sill strings. 2nd and 3rd floors with moulded bands at 2/3 window height. Architraved, recessed 2-pane sashes; 1st floor with bracketed cornices, 3rd floor with enriched heads. Bracketed cornice. INTERIOR: retains cornices and cast-iron columns with Corinthian capitals.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 2 regular beers.
- Shepherd Neame Spitfire
- Shepherd Neame Whitstable Bay Pale Ale
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 1 changing beer.
Changing beers typically include:
- Black Sheep Best Bitter
- Hook Norton Old Hooky
Source: National
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Cask Marque Accredited
Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals
Thai food from The Little Green Thai Kitchen.
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Evening Meals
Thai food from The Little Green Thai Kitchen.
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Pub Garden
Pavement seating but not at weekends.
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Family Friendly
Until 8pm.
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Function Room
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Live Music
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Smoking Area
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Sports TV
Large screen.
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Wifi
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Rugby Tavern
19 Great James Street
Bloomsbury
London
WC1N 3ES
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Transport
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Close to Railway Station
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Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR
Nearby Station (900m)
Farringdon
Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (500m)
Russell Square
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