Pub in London W1
St. James Tavern
45 Great Windmill Street, London, W1D 7NEClosest station: Piccadilly Circus, about 2 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 3,151 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About St. James Tavern
Cozy, traditional pub with cosmopolitan clientele, serving familiar British pub food classics.
Licensed 1733 and rebuilt in 1897 to the design of prolific pub architect William Brutton at a cost of £4,860. Still retains some etched glass, and tiled paintings by Doulton’s of Lambeth representing Shakespearean scenes, with two others showing hops and a vine. Now a busy establishment with a mixture of shoppers, theatre-goers, and tourists; with a younger clientele likely in the late evenings.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Real Heritage Pub
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- 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 – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- 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
- formerly Ei Group
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7437 5009
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 3,151 ratings
5 out of 5Tom Hedrickon Google, September 2024
Jose , native of Portugal, was charming, helpful, warm and gracious. We ordered the bread & olives, Mushroom Wellington and Chicken dish. Jose also served me a pint of Amber Ale, Fuller’s London Pride (one of best beers I’ve had). Food was excellent; Jose took time to make us (first timers to London from USA) feel welcome. This tavern is one of the highlight of our visit. Tom & Debbie North Carolina, USA
5 out of 5nick jon Google, September 2024
Popped in for a light lunch Very impressed by the service and quality of the food A satisfied customer 😀
5 out of 5Max Parkinsonon Google, August 2024
Had a lovely experience the other day. Went for a pint with my mate. The bartender was fantastic, very friendly I think his name was Ollie if I can remember. Got some food later on and Emily recommended the spicy chicken burger and it was lovely. 10/10 service would definitely come again.
1 out of 5Brockon Google, September 2024
West end Tourist Trap. QR code service said transaction failed but still charged us, ended up paying twice for one of the absolute worst meals we've had in London. I can only compare it to a microwave dinner followed by watered down beer. Wouldn't come back.
5 out of 5Sue Grayon Google, October 2024
My friend and I had lunch here on 3rd Oct, before going to see Moulin Rouge. The food was 5 star, as was the price but we were most impressed with the genuinely friendly, helpful staff. A huge thank you to all.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.