Pub in London W1
Smugglers Tavern
28 Warren Street, London, W1T 5NDClosest station: Great Portland Street, about 4 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 747 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Smugglers Tavern
Bright pub hung with nautical maps, serving rum cocktails, craft beers, British food and burgers.
The prominent figurehead on the front of the building beckons one into a white and aquamarine painted bar adorned with coastal maps, plans and inshore charts together with a ship's wheel to complete the nautical theme. Furnished with simple tables, chairs and stools on an oak floor, some stable stall partitions break up the rectangularity of the room, creating several drinking areas.
The pub dates from 1798: originally called the Lord Cornwallis, it received its present name when it was refurbished in 1966. Two to three changing real ales and a very good range of international bottled craft beers. NB the WCs are now in the basement.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: To 10pm: sheltered pavement tables with heaters
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly: To 9.30pm
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: "South London Soul Food"
- Serves Dinner: "South London Soul Food"
- Real Ale
- Function Room: Upstairs and whole venue Mon/Sun
- Events: Quiz night Weds
- WiFi: Free
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Pavement tables
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Tidalwave Bars
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7388 8686
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 747 ratings
5 out of 5Ruth Jeffson Google, September 2024
Had a leaving do for a colleague at the Smugglers Tavern tonight. The staff were so lovely, helpful and accommodating. Great food, funny karaoke and a friendly and warm atmosphere. Will definitely be back - would highly recommend!
4 out of 5The Tewkeson Google, August 2023
We came here as a family mid week for a dinner before seeing a show. The service was really good and the food was nice too. I felt like the pizza could have had a little more flavour but that is personal choice. It could have also been hotter. It would recommend & I would go back.
3 out of 5Fabrizio Orion Google, November 2023
VERY popular pub in the area, with kitchen residencies from independent traders. Currently hosting "Daccapo pizzeria", presenting a Roman-inspired menu. Pizza was ok but not outstanding; "ricotta cream bomb" is actually tiny and dough was a bit hard. Fair value if you have lunch (2-course plus drink for £12.95). Please add a tip when you pay by card, to support the great staff. Booking is essential if you want to stay indoors in the evening, the venue is packed by 6pm on Thursdays.
4 out of 5Ben Perhamon Google, June 2024
Enjoyed our time here, proper little British pub with good train links as its right next to Warren Street, it wasn't too busy and we had a laugh with the karaoke. The food was good, very nice pizza. Prices for drinka were expensive, but they always are in locations like this.
1 out of 5Joanneon Google, August 2024
I've just had the worse folded pizza ever. It wasn't cooked inside and the bottom was burnt.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.