Pubs in Holborn

Holborn sits between the legal quarter, the academic streets near the British Museum, and the edge of Covent Garden. The area has a distinctly professional character during working hours, with barristers, solicitors and office workers filling the pavements, but the atmosphere shifts in the evening when visitors emerge from the museums and theatres nearby. It's an area that suits both a considered pint after work and a stop-off before heading somewhere livelier.

The pubs here reflect this split personality rather well. You'll find proper traditional spots like the Swan, a gastro pub with a beer garden that draws a mixed crowd, and the Cittie of Yorke, which retains much of its historic character. For something more contemporary, The Craft Beer Co. Covent Garden offers an extensive beer selection and a rooftop space. The Seven Stars is a classic small tavern tucked away with real ales and an unpretentious atmosphere.