Opening shortly after the Great Fire, this ancient pub was regularly visited by Dr Johnson when he was taking a break from writing the first English dictionary, at his home in nearby Gough Square.
This suave underground bar hosts cabaret and serves snuff, and was once ‘the most infamous gents in Theatreland’ – Oscar Wilde and Sir John Gielgud allegedly came ‘cruising’ here.
Head down the stairs, take a seat and lose track of time in the dark candle lit cellar. If cheese and wine is your thing then you’ll love Gordon’s. Read more.
