Pub in London WC2
Marquis
52 Chandos Place, London, WC2N 4HSClosest station: Leicester Square, about 5 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 1,493 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Marquis
Old-time boozer where Dickens used to drink, offering beer and food, plus fireplace & outside space.
A small, wedge-shaped pub near the Coliseum Theatre, the present building was rebuilt in 1843 to the design of Isaac Bird. Charles Dickens drank here during the years he was working to buy his family out of a debtors prison.
An upstairs room with one ale handpump is available for dining or private hire. Food is served including traditional pub meals, smaller dishes, sharing platters, baguettes, salads, burgers, and a kids menu.
Normally there are four cask ales available, three of which change.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Live Music
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner: Saturday only
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Function Room: Upstairs bar
- Events
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 8:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Morton-Scott Pub Company
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7379 0367
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 1,493 ratings
5 out of 5Lynda Khanon Google, May 2024
What a find! Great atmosphere. Music played on vinyl behind the bar! Love it! And a great bit of history as written on the blackboard. Live music too. Get the party started. Didn’t eat there but the restaurant was full and I hear the food is very good. Highly recommend.
5 out of 51956gooneron Google, September 2024
This family owned pub is very popular among pub groups on Facebook and I can see why. They had four cask beers on offer and I opted for a Ghost Ship, very reasonably priced at £5.50. The theme of this pub is music, from the vinyl records dangling from the ceiling to the multitude of memorabilia all around the pub. You can choose an album to play from behind the bar and they will play it on an old style record player. They also have live music and other live events on a regular basis. The service was excellent. It is not a large pub but there is a designated standing area out back, while some…
5 out of 5Natalia SBon Google, August 2024
Personally one of the coolest places in London☺️ specially if you love music. Food is ok and super special atmosphere. Next time I visit the city I will come again.
5 out of 5michael barneson Google, August 2024
Historical. Charles Dickens hung out here. Bar has a large collection of records....just ask for your favorite... Typical London bar food was well prepared and served hot. Service was attentive.
5 out of 5backpackingmodon Google, November 2023
This is my go to, favourite pub in central London. It’s always a great atmosphere and is fabulous for music. They have a record deck and loads of vinyl behind the bar. Great beer, friendly service and they will have the odd live band in there and recently Green day did a surprise gig in there. Upstairs you can get good traditional food. It’s not Michelin star but it’s very reasonably priced. A big shout out to Tabitha who served us in there who was great. In short you won’t go wrong paying this great pub a visit… even Charles Dickens used to drink here. 😎👍
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.