Ed’s Central London Pub Directory

NW1 Somers Town

London Pubs, Bars & Taverns in Zone 1 from

PUBNETWORK.COM™ and the barstool of Ed Vidunas

 

Revised September 2005

 

The District of Somers Town

I don't have many pubs listed here but I am searching for more.  Remember this is the home territory of the National Temperance Hospital.

 

The Pubs

            The coordinates [123 A1] locate the area in the older Geographer's AZ London Street Atlas, the small book.  That is page 123 and grid A1.

 

Doric Arch Somers Town (Fuller’s) [140 A2]

1 Eversholt Street NW1 at Euston Square

Phone 020 7388-2221, Web www.fullers

Euston Station

            Fuller’s took over on 1 August 2005 and said they would keep the fairly good range of guest ales. Time will tell.

 

 

Eagle renamed Mac Bar

Camden Rd NW1

 

The Eastnor Castle Somers Town
145 Chalton Street NW1
Clientele: tendency towards the Irish.
Happy Hour: 5.30 - 7.30, Monday through Friday.
(Reduced prices on certain beers and spirits)

This pub entry was sent to me by David McGrath of the British Library

Euston Flyer (Fuller) [140 C2]

83 Euston Rd NW1 East of Mabledon (Across from the British Library)

Phone: 020 7383 0856

St Pancras-Kings Cross Station

 

Exmouth Arms [139 M2]

Starcross St NW1 at Cobourg St

Phone: 020 7387 5440

Euston Sq. Station

 

Friar & Firkin Somers Town (This was renamed The Rocket in 2000)

120 Euston Rd NW1 at Chalton St

Euston/King's Cross Stations

            A good pub for the young.  The beer is good and of good value.  Unless they have changed recently opening is at 11:30.

 

Globe

 

Head of Steam Somers Town (Free House) [140 A2] Now a Fuller’s Pub

1 Eversholt Street NW1 at Euston Square

Phone 020 7388-2221, Web www.theheadofsteam.com

Euston Station

            This pub opens at noon.  Very few pubs in London offer a wide range of ale on pump.  This one has 12 beer engines and I can find no pub with more.  Yes, some do have more pumps but they only serve three beers.  A bloke can enjoy ales from across England here over the course of a few days.  It took me three days in a row, but I had several repeats.

            For those of us looking for what is now called Real Ale this is a mandatory stop.  During my year 2000 tour I found more ale here than the Wenlock Arms (N1), which is another must stop.  The beer is well taken care of and the staff is friendly and on the ball.  It was my pleasure to ask if Mike wanted "one for yourself".

Fuller’s took possession of the pub on 1 August 2005, which is now called the Doric Arch. It is said that they will keep the fairly good range of guest beers available but time will tell.

 

 

 

Jolly Gardener [139 M2] renamed Bree Louis

60 Cobourg Street NW1, past Stephenson Way

Euston St, west of Melton

Phone: 020 7383 2141

Euston Sq. Station

 

Neptune Somers Town

51 Werrington Street NW1

Brewery: Charles Wells of Bedford

Happy Hour: 5.00 - 7.00, Monday - Friday

This pub entry was sent to me by David McGrath of the British Library

O’Neils Marylebone

83 Euston Rd NW1 at Judd Street

Euston Station

 

Perseverance Marylebone/Lisson Grove

11 Shroton St NW1

 

Prince Arthur (Whitbread)
80 Eversholt Street NW1
Up from the Royal George. Opposite Euston station.
Not touristy, rail workers and local people.
Happy Hour: 5.00 - 7.00, Monday - Friday
This pub entry was sent to me by David McGrath of the British Library

Queen's Head & Artichoke Regents Park Free House
30-32 Albany Street NW1
Behind one of the favored American hotels called The White House.
This pub entry was sent to me by David McGrath of the British Library

Rocket See Friar & Firkin, Euston Rd.

 

Royal George Somers Town [140 A2]

Eversholt NW1

Euston Station

I cannot envision a tourist ever being near here, which may be a good reason to stop in.  The outside looks more like a country pub and that in it self is worth the walk.  Actually it is across from the Station.

Do not confuse this pub with the Royal George at 133 Charing Cross Rd WC2

 

Somerstown Coffee House

60 Chalton Street NWI

This pub entry was sent to me by David McGrath of the British Library

Travellers Fare St. Pancras Rail Station [140 C1]

St Pancras Rail Station NW1

Phone: 020 7278 7583

St, Pancras-King’s Cross Stations

            The pub is off to the right when you are in the concourse of the station and facing the trains. A nice pub if you are catching a train or not.