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Freemasons Arms, London

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Operator: Shepherd Neame
81-82 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9NG (View on Google Map)
(020) 7836 3115
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Located near Freemasons Hall and convenient for theatreland, this pub was first licensed in 1704 and known as the Bull's Head until 1778. The Geological Society was founded here in 1807. In spite of incorrect media reports the Football Association was NOT created here in 1863 after six meetings that year in the pub; this event was in the Freemason's Tavern nearby! Originally owned by Charringtons, it was acquired by Sam Smith in 1985, Greene King in 1988 and finally Shepherd Neame in 2003. The interior is comfortably furnished with leather banquettes and wood panelling, but the background music can be intrusive. There are four TV screens for sports and two function rooms.

Post-pandemic the six ales previously on offer were reported cut to three spread across the six pumps. Further updates welcome.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
Last surveyed
21/04/2016
Leasehold owner
Shepherd Neame
Freehold owner
The Mercers’ Company
Pub ID
WLD/15942
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Shepherd Neame - Spitfire TasteMatch Prediction

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Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Session Bitter • 4.2%
Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire

This beer is served regularly at Freemasons Arms, London.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 3.9%
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly at Freemasons Arms, London.

ABV 3.9%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Shepherd Neame

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (750m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (200m)
Covent Garden

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