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Dog & Duck

18 Bateman Street
Soho
London
W1D 3AJ

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Opening Times

Regular

Monday	Noon - 11.00 pm
Tuesday	Noon - 11.00 pm
Wednesday	Noon - 11.00 pm
Thursday	Noon - 11.00 pm
Friday	Noon - 11.30 pm
Saturday	Noon - 11.30 pm
Sunday	Noon - 10.30 pm

Meal Times

Mon - Sun noon - 10pm

Operator

Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers)

About the Pub

In the bustling heart of Soho this narrow corner pub site has been licensed from 1734, with the present grade II listed building dating from 1897 to designs by architect Francis Chambers. An M&B Nicholson's outlet, this is one of Britain's Real Heritage Pubs; it is also reported to have two ghosts and the pub is featured in the Ghost Pubs website. An elaborate mosaic depicts dogs and ducks; the pub name possibly derives from the old-time "sport" of setting dogs on ducks with pinioned wings and timing how long it took for the dogs to catch them. The loser paid for the drinks! Wonderful advertising mirrors adorn the walls and original light fixtures and marvellous tilework complement the interior. George Orwell was a regular here and celebrated in the pub after hearing that Animal Farm had been chosen by the American Book of the Month Club for that issue. His pub choice on that occasion was influenced by the fact that somehow the landlord had got hold of some real absinthe, 135 degrees proof. Now named after the author, the upstairs Orwell Bar can be hired for functions. The pub is small and so popular, especially with media people, that it is not just smokers who have to drink outside. The bar has been extended towards the main Frith St door.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed, Historic England ref 1264051.

Regular ales

This pub serves 2 regular beers.

Sharp's Doom Bar
St Austell Nicholson's Pale Ale

Changing ales

This pub serves 5 changing beers.

Changing beers typically include:

Sharp's Atlantic
St Austell Proper Job

Source: National

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Features

Real Ale Available
Cask Marque Accredited
Historic Pub Interior
Nationally Historic Pub Interior

Facilities

Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Real Fire
Wifi

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Dog & Duck

18 Bateman Street
Soho
London
W1D 3AJ

Sat Nav Reference

51.514006, -0.131962

Transport

Close to Bus Routes
Close to Railway Station
Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR

Nearby Bus Routes (< ½ mile)

Nearby Station (850m)

London Charing Cross

Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (300m)

Tottenham Court Road

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