Salisbury
(formerly Ben Caunt's Head; Coach & Horses)
90 St. Martin's Lane
Charing Cross
London
WC2N 4AP
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Opening Times
| Monday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Thursday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
| Friday | 11.00 am - Midnight |
| Saturday | 11.00 am - Midnight |
| Sunday | Midday - 10.30 pm |
Meal Times
11 - 10 Mon - Sat
12 - 9 Sun
Owner
Greene King
About the Pub
One of London's Victorian pub gems, Grade II listed and included in CAMRA’s National Inventory. The pub sign shows the Marquess of Salisbury, Prime Minister three times in the late nineteenth century; his family once owned the pub's freehold.
The interior is quite spectacular with an island bar, cut and etched glass, large mirrors, and splendid Art Nouveau light fittings. One can discern some of the original divisions into smaller rooms, for example where the bar top changes from marble to hardwood. Surviving is one such partition forming a small snug at one end of the bar. At the other end, beyond the ornate staircase, is the Dining Room. There is disabled access to the pub but not to its toilets.
Formerly a Nicholson's, the pub has retained a good selection of real ales and offers a tempting menu. Service is generally efficient, even just before curtain-up at the several nearby theatres when the place can be quite crowded.
Featured in the 1961 film “Victim”. From the same era, look out for the famous photograph of Marianne Faithful draped over one of the semicircular banquettes next to one of the almost as beautiful Nouveau lamps.
Historic Interest
First licensed in 1694 and called the Coach & Horses until 1866. At this site or very near, the Regency "fancy" boxing swells met and arranged fights of their various champions. Rebuilt in 1892, the site traded as a restaurant until 1898 but turned into a pub a few years later.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 4 regular beers.
- Greene King IPA
- Morland Old Speckled Hen
- St Austell Tribute
- Timothy Taylor Landlord
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 6 changing beers.
Changing beers typically include:
- Truman's --varies--
- Twickenham --varies--
- Wimbledon --varies--
Source: Regional
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Member Discount Scheme
10% off real ales.
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Cask Marque Accredited
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Heritage Pub
Nationally Important Historic Interior
Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Pub Garden
Pavement terrace.
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Dog Friendly
Must be on a leash.
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Family Friendly
During food service hours.
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Function Room
Can book Dining Room or Snug.
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Restaurant Area
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Wifi
View on Larger Map
Salisbury
90 St. Martin's Lane
Charing Cross
London
WC2N 4AP
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to Railway Station
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Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR
Nearby Bus Routes (150m)
Various
Nearby Station (400m)
London Charing Cross
Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (120m)
Leicester Square
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