A pub of late 17th-century origin in a courtyard alley, once known for bare-knuckle prize fights; the poet John Dryden was beaten up in the alley in 1679. Inside, Victorian woodwork and a partition still make two bars.
- Address
- 33 Rose St, London WC2E 9EB
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-22:30 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 45 min
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- ££
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The front bar's carved counter and mirrors are the old part; the Dryden Room is upstairs.
- Drinkers fill Rose Street courtyard after work.