Pub in London WC2
Philomena's
40 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AAClosest station: Covent Garden, about 5 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 2,002 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Philomena's
Irish rugby supporters find this pub a home from home as it shows all the matches on the big screen.
Formerly part of Mitchells and Butlers O'Neill's chain of theme pubs, before that the Sugar Loaf (a Bass Charrington house in the 1970s, and apparently it featured in an episode of Minder - let us know if you spot it!) and a pub dating back to at least the 1770s when it was a meeting place for the Jerusalem lodge. Now down to just one cask beer at a generous £7 a pint (Aug 2022).
It changed in September 2012 to Philomena's, with the faux-Oirish makeover of the previous decades being stripped away, and the somewhat cavernous bar was lightened and opened up. A full renovation was undertaken earlier in 2013, and further improvements have been made. A self-proclaimed Irish Sports Bar and Cafe. Big screens remain, and sports featured especially at weekends.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Outdoor Seating
- Sports TV: 10 screens and 3 Sky boxes!
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Meals are described as good pub grub!
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Serves Coffee
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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 7242 5560
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 2,002 ratings
5 out of 5Thomas Wennon Google, October 2024
Thanks to the following reviewer for the recommendation 👍👍👍 Great pub. Great people. Great owner. "I recently visited Philomena's, hoping for a relaxing evening out, but was sorely disappointed by the overt political statements plastered across the establishment. Instead of a welcoming atmosphere, I was met with a barrage of flags and symbols that seemed out of place and unnecessarily divisive. The establishment prominently displays the Palestinian flag and a version of the Pride flag, turning what should be a neutral social venue into a political statement. While everyone is entitled…
1 out of 5True Opinionon Google, July 2024
I recently visited Philomena's, hoping for a relaxing evening out, but was sorely disappointed by the overt political statements plastered across the establishment. Instead of a welcoming atmosphere, I was met with a barrage of flags and symbols that seemed out of place and unnecessarily divisive. The establishment prominently displays the Palestinian flag and a version of the Pride flag, turning what should be a neutral social venue into a political statement. While everyone is entitled to their opinions, I visit pubs to unwind, not to be reminded of contentious political…
1 out of 5Ilko Yakimovon Google, July 2024
Food and staff was very nice with us , we buy drinks food all good a manager come outside we joke as friendly that he look amazing as Jesus , he come to us do u have problem in a rude way … why you want to ruin our night . You order food why not boss a in a rude way He go to the staff to tell us not to serve us , anyway we finish our meal We ware here before never expect someone coming ready for argue/fight Why because we have good time and he is not happy with your job . Place is amazing but this kind of management they need to be in hospitality
5 out of 5Anna Weinrichon Google, September 2024
A super nice place, with very nice staff and reasonable prices for inner city London! I don't quite understand why this place has gotten 1 star by other people, since I don't see any flaws. Happy to see a fun and cool place to go for a beer with good values. Cheers!
5 out of 5J Don Google, August 2024
You guys absolutely smashed it tonight, the bar was buzzing . Thanks for making us extra vigilant about not having our mobile phones outside and sorting us out an outside table , you absolutely made our night . Maya is amazing and super attentive
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.