Two Chairmen, Walford

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Hidden away in a secluded and exclusive area close to St. James's Park, for many years the Two Chairmen remained the classic, cliché "hidden gem". Inevitably it was finally being "discovered", by local civil servants, tourists and conference attendees. It does, however, still manage to retain some of the old local feel - quite a few of the clientele are regulars and know the barmen (and vice versa) and the interior is a cosy, old-fashioned, wood-panelled affair perfectly in keeping with the area. For beer-lovers, there's a good selection of well-kept beer on the hand pumps and the rest of the drinks menu is what you'd expect for an upmarket area such as this. Obviously early evenings and lunch times can see the place pretty crowded, so get here later or(or ealrier) if you want a seat. There is an upstairs room with a bar (which can be hired), but the bar itself is frequently not open, so you'll often have to negotiate the narrow stairs with your precious pints if it's your round. Like the City, it's rather quiet in these parts at the weekend, so unfortunately the pub isn't open then. But should you find yourself midweek, mid-afternoon in the area, you'll find the Two Chairmen and welcome detour.
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18 Jun 2011
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Very pleasant old-fashioned pub, with plain wood flooring and traditional furniture. A good selection of well kept real ales, and good service. Pleasant atmosphere, with various groups chatting away.

The only downside was the loud (and tuneless) music, which got increasingly deafening as the evening progressed. Totally out of keeping with every other feature of this fine pub, whose distinguishing characteristic should be as a venue for a "quiet" pint.
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39 Dartmouth Street, Whitehall, London, SW1H 9BP

020 7222 8694
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From St. James: take the Broadway exit into Petty France, bear right into Tothill Street, then take the second left into Dartmouth Street. It is a 100 yards up on the right. From Westminster: turn right out of the tube and proceed across Parliament Street at the lights. Carry on through Parliament Square into Great George Street and Storey's Gate is the next left. Turn left and then immediately right into Old Queen Street. Follow the road around and the pub is on the left side of the bend.

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03 Aug 11 Updated by pubdog