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Coal Hole

91-92 Strand
Strand
London
WC2R 0DW

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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 - 11.00 pm
Saturday	11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Sunday	Noon - 10.00 pm

Operator

Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers)

About the Pub

Licensed in 1866 as the Salisbury Tavern and rebuilt in 1891 and again as part of the Savoy Court complex in 1903-4 by the architect TE Collcutt; then transformed into a pub named the Fountains Tavern. The current name is reputed to be derived from its one-time role as a coal cellar for the Savoy Hotel; or, alternative story, because the pub was the haunt of coal heavers working at the quays below. The licence was for wines and spirits only until 1948. One of London's Real Heritage Pubs, M&B Nicholson's has preserved the original decor, including friezes above the bar and original windows. As part of the Savoy Court block, the building is Grade II listed. The mezzanine floor, if you can get a seat there, gives a good view of the pub's many features.

The clientele consists largely of tourists, patrons of the Savoy Hotel and the various nearby theatres and Charing Cross commuters; prices reflect the very central location. Guest beers are often from microbreweries such as Thornbridge and there are occasional tap takeovers, see venue social media. The food offering includes a pre-theatre menu.

Attached is Edmunds wine bar, with separate street and internal entrances, named after the actor Edmund Keane.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed, Historic England reference 1264458.

Regular cask ales

This pub serves 2 regular beers.

Fuller's London Pride
St Austell Nicholson's Pale Ale

Changing cask ales

This pub serves 3 changing beers.

Source: National

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Features

Real Ale Available
Cask Marque Accredited
Quiet Pub
Historic Pub Interior
Regionally Historic Pub Interior

Facilities

Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals

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Coal Hole

91-92 Strand
Strand
London
WC2R 0DW

Sat Nav Reference

51.51043, -0.121301

Transport

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

Nearby Bus Routes (< ½ mile)

Nearby Station (400m)

London Charing Cross

Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (400m)

Covent Garden

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