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Coach & Horses (Greek Street)

The Greek Street pub in Soho made famous by landlord Norman Balon, nicknamed London's rudest landlord, and by Private Eye's fortnightly lunches, with a wood-panelled 1970s feel and a quiet daytime atmosphere.

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Coach & Horses (Greek Street), the Greek Street pub
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Did you know

Norman Balon was landlord for more than 60 years until 2006, and the pub's interior was recreated on stage for the 1989 play Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell.

Local tip

Go in the afternoon for a quiet pint, as it is surprisingly calm by day and heaving in the evenings. There is no hot food, just crisps and snacks.

Famous dishes

  • Guinness
  • Rotating independent ales
  • Bar crisps and snacks

Finding it

Address
29 Greek Street, Soho, London W1D 5DH
Nearest station
Leicester Square (Tube), 210 m away

Details change, so check with the place before you set off.

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