Duke Of York

Licensed in 1767 and rebuilt in 1897. Now a small and popular pub with a U-shaped counter, tucked away at the top end of Rathbone Street. The freehold was bought by property developer Shaftesbury PLC in late 2018, having been acquired by Greene King from Bass in 1993. Background music; quiz nights.

In 2014 the present Duke of York gave permission for his likeness to be used on the pub signage. The image is by the prolific Russian-born American portrait artist Igor Babailov, known for his commissioned portraits of world leaders and celebrities. This is now thought to be the only pub in the world featuring a likeness of a living member of our Royal Family.

Planning app 23/08448/FULL was permitted 7 Mar 2024 in spite of objections from CAMRA: "Use of the second and third floors from ancillary public house (sui generis) to residential accommodation (Class C3) comprising 2x1 bedroom units; replacement of windows with double glazed sash windows; and the installation of two air conditioning units with associated screening on a flat roof area at rear first floor level."

It was reported in mid-April 2024 that the pub freehold had been bought by McMullen's.