Pub Club
Rugby Tavern
A tree-lined Bloomsbury pub with a horseshoe bar and an art deco upstairs
The Rugby Tavern sits on Great James Street, opposite the Brazilian Embassy, with outdoor seating beneath the trees. Inside, its traditional horseshoe bar leads to a first-floor art deco space, while the menu covers classic pub food, seasonal dishes and bar snacks.
19 Great James St, London WC1N 3ES, UK
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Inside
Classic pub food, craft ales and cocktails
The kitchen serves a seasonal menu built around locally sourced ingredients, alongside a classic bar menu of hearty pub favourites. There are vegetarian and vegan choices, while the bar offers craft ales, lagers, spirits, wines, sparkling wines and cocktails. Dogs are welcome in the bar and terrace areas.
Outside
A terrace beneath the Great James Street trees
The Rugby Tavern’s outdoor seating gives the pub a spot under the trees, just across from the Brazilian Embassy. It is also set up for sports viewing, with live music listed among its features and a quiz night mentioned by reviewers.
Come for
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The horseshoe bar and first-floor art deco space, with private hire available for celebrations and events.
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Outdoor seating beneath the Great James Street trees, opposite the Brazilian Embassy and close to Bloomsbury transport links.
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Locally sourced seasonal dishes, classic pub favourites, vegetarian and vegan choices, plus bar snacks throughout the week.
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Craft ales, sparkling wine, cocktails and spirits, with quiz nights on Mondays and dogs welcome in the bar and terrace.
Visit
Rugby Tavern
The kitchen is listed as serving the main menu Monday to Saturday from 12:00–21:00. Bar hours are Monday 12:00–22:00, Tuesday to Saturday 12:00–23:00, and Sunday 12:00–21:00.
Today · midday–9pm
- Monday
- midday–10pm
- Tuesday
- midday–11pm
- Wednesday
- midday–11pm
- Thursday
- midday–11pm
- Friday
- midday–11pm
- Saturday
- midday–11pm
- Sunday
- midday–9pm
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