Pub in London W1
Old Coffee House
49 Beak Street, London, W1F 9SFClosest station: Piccadilly Circus, about 7 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 1,123 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Old Coffee House
A large but cosy back-street pub, close to the buzz of Carnaby Street, with six handpumps offering a range of ales from Brodie's Brewery in East London plus guest local ales. The pub was first licensed in 1772 as the Silver Street Coffee House and was rebuilt in 1894.
The long wooden bar with high stools leads to a larger more comfortable area at the back with a mixture of chairs and banquettes. The warm atmosphere created by the polished pine floor and dark panelling is enhanced by a coal-effect fire at the rear. There is much to attract the eye, with Watneys Red Barrel signage on the back bar, old brewery mirrors (including from Truman's) and an eclectic assortment of prints, posters, pictures and brassware. The volume of music and sports tv are kept low to be unobtrusive. A second room upstairs is opened at busy times and is otherwise available for functions. Lunchtimes find good sized portions of pub-grub style food being offered at very reasonable prices for Soho.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Pavement
- Real Fire
- Sports TV: Sky - Football
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Function Room: Upstairs
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Pavement
- Serves Coffee
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7437 2197
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 1,123 ratings
5 out of 5London Pub Mapon Google, May 2024
🚇 Piccadilly Circus 🍺 £6.40 Heineken Soho Pub Royalty. The Old Coffee House is located on Beak Street, Soho in the West End of London. The nearest Tube is Piccadilly Circus, it’s a five minute walk to get here. This pub was first built in 1772 and was originally called The Silver Street Coffee House. The pub was rebuilt in 1894 and renamed The Old Coffee House, Silver Street was renamed Beak Street in 1883. This is a one bar pub that has separate dining area upstairs. The decor here is everything you would wish a Soho pub to look like. This pub is a treasure trove of silver screen and…
5 out of 5Melody Podson Google, July 2024
It’s a rarity to find a pub that is willing to serve up a sandwich nowadays. But that’s not the only thing I like about this pub. The decor presents a lifetime of stories and from what I’ve read from other reviewers has a long history. The music emphasises its location and connection to the music that is part of Soho’s history. So pleased I’ve found a new favourite destination. Thank you barman.
4 out of 51956gooneron Google, April 2024
This was rather busy for a Tuesday afternoon. I don't know if the had supply problems but only 2 out of 6 cask pumps were on and 3 keg pumps were empty. They did have a good selection of 20 or so whiskies, I opted for a double Bullit bourbon at £10.30, I also noted that Fosters was reasonably priced at £5.80. I did not like the small glass the whisky came in but overall a pub well worth visiting.
2 out of 5Tristanon Google, October 2024
Guinness tasted fine. But the toilets stank and the whole pub smelt because of it. Also, saw a mouse run across the floor so definitely wouldn’t eat there.
5 out of 5Tony Carlyonon Google, March 2024
Didn't have any food, but loved the pub. Had an antique shop feel to it, very quirky. Would recommend and will visit again.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.