One of London's smallest pubs and one of its most dazzling: built 1821, refronted 1871, and lined with brilliant etched and cut mirrors around a central bar. The building belongs to the Crown Estate.
- Address
- 2 Duke of York St, London SW1Y 6JP
- Hours
- Mon-Tue 12:00-22:00; Wed-Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-18:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 30 min
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- ££
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Tiny, so go mid-afternoon; at 18:00 the St James's office crowd drinks on the pavement.
- Closes early on Sunday (18:00 per Google).