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Built on the site of the Old Bull Inn, the Nell Gwynne Tavern was named after the infamous mistress of Charles II. Nell, born and raised in the locality at St Martin in the Fields, sold fruit in the nearby Covent Garden market before gaining fame as an actress on the Drury Lane stage. Samuel Pepys describes seeing “the mighty pretty Nell” on his way to the Strand in 1667.

 

Barnabas Blessed, great-great-grandfather of the actor Brian, was a bookbinder and stationer in the court at the beginning of the 19th Century. And in 1897, William Terris, a well-known actor of the day, was murdered yards from the pub by a stage hand from the neighbouring Adelphi Theatre.

 

Today, ‘the Nell’ is one of London’s most charming and historic hidden treasures, offering a great selection of local beers, wines and spirits and a lively but cosy setting just yards from the hustle and bustle of the Strand. The Nell boasts one of London’s best jukeboxes packed with classics for the discerning ear.

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Christmas at The Nell Gwynne

Where better is there to toast the season and spend some time with those you hold dear than in the historic Nell Gwynne Tavern, built on the site of the Bull Inn.
Many have sought our cosy pub as a shelter from the rain, crowds and all that comes with a Christmas in London so why not join us for a mulled wine and a seasonal toastie?

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Beer Beer Beer

The Nell’s known for her ever rotating ales and top quality beers, from crafty delights to traditional ales and popular pints.

 

We serve all of our beers in flights of three, so that if you can’t make up your mind what beer to choose, you can just have three thirds! Of course you can always just have three pints too…

 

Ask at the bar for more information and to find out what we’re recommending today!

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The Year of Rugby Begins

We kick off the year of rugby with the start of the Six Nations where we’ll be showing every game of the tournament live, loud and on the big screens.

 

So, while the players look to their coaches for inspiration on becoming double champions this year, you can look to us for the best food, drinks & atmosphere in town!

 

We’ll be showing the Six Nations fixtures on the following dates:

4th – 5th Feb

11th – 12th Feb

25th – 26th Feb

11th – 12th March

Super Saturday – 18th March

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Opening Hours

Monday 12.00pm – 10.00pm
Tuesday to Saturday 12.00pm – 11.00pm
Sunday 12.00pm – 8.00pm

30th Jan, Monday closed
31st Jan, Tuesday 4.00pm – 11.00pm

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