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Devereux
20 Devereux Court
Aldwych
London
WC2R 3JJ
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Opening Times
| Monday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Tuesday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Wednesday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Thursday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Friday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Saturday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Sunday | Midday - 8.00 pm |
Owner
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About the Pub
Following a period of closure, this venue reopened in March 2019 as "a proper pub". It is located in a quiet courtyard in the Middle Temple heart of London's legal district. The pub is deceptively larger inside than its exterior would suggest; wood panelling, booths, partitions and historical prints predominate. Note that the stairs down to the WCs are steep and low-ceilinged.
Four ales are on cask plus a range of craft keg and bottled beers. Good-value toasties and simple bar snacks are available.
Historic Interest
Devereux Court takes its name from Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex and a famous parliamentary general in the Civil War; his bust adorns the facade. The original site builder here in the 1670s was Dr Nicholas Barbon, son of "Praise-God Barebones". The attractive Grade II-listed pub was built in 1844; part of the site used to be the Grecian Coffee House frequented by members of the Royal Society and the likes of Addison and Steele. In the early 18th century Sarah Mapp the Bonesetter (cross-eyed, very fat and "hideously ugly") carried on her trade here, some of her operations in the presence of Sir Hans Sloane.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 2 regular beers.
- Fuller's London Pride
- Gales Seafarers Ale
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 2 changing beers.
Source: Regional
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Member Discount Scheme
15%
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Quiet Pub
Facilities
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Disabled Access
Toilet on ground floor; two steps up to pub itself.
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Family Friendly
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Events
Quiz on Mondays at 7pm.
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Traditional Pub Games
Board games.
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Newspapers
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Sports TV
Sky & BT - major events only.
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Wifi
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Devereux
20 Devereux Court
Aldwych
London
WC2R 3JJ
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to Railway Station
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Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR
Nearby Bus Routes (100m)
Nearby Station (700m)
London Blackfriars
Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (250m)
Temple
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