Pub in London W1
Clachan
34 Kingly Street, London, W1B 5QHClosest station: Oxford Circus, about 4 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 2,740 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Clachan
Victorian pub with wooden central bar and carved ceiling, for real ales and British food.
First licensed in 1750, this grade II listed pub was rebuilt in 1898 and still retains many original fittings such as engraved glasswork, mirrors, servery mahogany, and ceiling Lincrusta panels. Called the Bricklayers Arms until 1887 and once owned by the family-run Liberty department store which had plans to use it as a storehouse but then sold it off.
The ground floor bar is split level with a further room upstairs doubling as a restaurant and function room. Note the unusual raised snug at the rear with skylight and rails. The wide food menu includes click-and-collect and takeaway options.
Clachan is a Scottish word for hamlet but it is not known what the connection was; mosaics at the entrances spell out the pub name.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Until 5pm with tables & chairs
- Sports TV: Certain events such as Six Nations shown
- Family Friendly: Until 9pm
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant: Upstairs
- Real Ale
- Real Heritage Pub
- Function Room: Upstairs dining room - 45 covers
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Outside
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Mitchells & Butlers
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7494 0834
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 2,740 ratings
5 out of 5Phy Phyon Google, September 2024
Highly recommend if you would like to experience England pub culture. This Grade II listed pub with Victorian buildings signature. Those interior decor like paintings, wood carvings….etc worth to visit. Brought my family there to grab a light bites and enjoy a pint after shopping. Great service and surprisingly the scampi in fish platter is sooo delicious. ( grilled broccoli is a bit overcooked and dry) They offer traditional Pie and you should try if you’re fans of pie. No worries, variety of beer and alcohol for you. Central London price, for me it’s reasonable as it’s just located behind…
5 out of 5Markus Van Kempenon Google, October 2024
That is an old london pub with a great selection of beer and awesome food. I had. Bitter called the landlord and a chicken and mushroom pie did not disappoint. It's also good for people watching too. A great place to park yourself when the significant other is shopping.🍻💂🥧$$
5 out of 5Natalie Zhislinaon Google, October 2024
The pub is on the ground floor and the restaurant is upstairs. Very quiet, beautiful, and cosy. The food was delicious
5 out of 5London Pub Mapon Google, June 2024
🚇 Oxford Circus 🍺 £7.15 Pilsner Urquell A Busy Buzzy Boozer. The Clachan is located on Kingly Street which is sandwiched between Regent Street and Carnaby Street on the southern edge of Soho. The nearest Tube is Oxford Circus, it’s a three minute walk to get here. The pub was first licensed in 1750 and started life as The Bricklayers Arms. The pub was rebuilt in 1898 and renamed The Clachan prior to rebuilding, ‘Clachan’ is the Gaelic word for ‘meeting place’. This Grade II listed pub was once owned by neighbouring Liberty department store, Liberty had plans to use it as a storehouse…
5 out of 5Marti Son Google, August 2024
The Clachan is a hidden gem with a perfect blend of cozy and classic. I visited recently with a friend and the pub’s dark, moody ambiance with its Victorian charm made it an inviting escape. Candles on the tables and deep, dark wood create a setting that’s both nostalgic and snug. My friend ordered the fish and chips with mashed peas- a quintessential pub dish. The fish was delightfully crispy, not too greasy, and perfectly seasoned. The chips were light and expertly fried, making for a classic pub experience. I opted for the avocado, bacon and chicken salad with garlic flatbread, and we…
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.