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Museum Tavern, Bloomsbury  fancyapint.com rated pub, rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratingsCask Marque pub - click for an explanation of the Cask Marque scheme

location:

Bloomsbury

address:

49 Great Russell Street, WC1B 3BA

phone:

0871 258 8464*
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nearest stations:

Tottenham Court Road London Underground station
(390m) - zone 1

Holborn London Underground station
(430m) - zone 1

Russell Square London Underground station
(540m) - zone 1

Covent Garden London Underground station
(600m) - zone 1

Goodge Street London Underground station
(670m) - zone 1

how to find it:

Tottenham Court Road: Take the Dominion Theatre exit from the station and head up Tottenham Court Road. Take the first right and follow Great Russell Street around until you see the British Museum. The pub's on the corner of Museum Street. Holborn: Cross High Holborn and proceed up Southampton Row. Cross the road and turn left into Bloomsbury Place. The pub is straight ahead on the left.

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nearby attraction(s):

British Museum (90m)

Shaftesbury Avenue Theatre (210m)

Dominion Theatre (290m)

picture of Museum Tavern
This lovely pub located across the road from the British Museum has managed to maintain its standards over the years and, despite having a regular tourist clientele - something that doesn't always work to the benefit of the pub - it still manages to be a decent pub; which is a rare occurrence in our opinion. There's usually a decent guest beer or two on - with seven pumps to choose from, you're bound to find something you like. And the quality and standard of service overall is pretty good, with friendly and attentive staff. It can get busy at lunchtimes, but that's no surprise as it serves reasonably priced food during the day. There're also a fair few after-workers, so If you want it quieter, give it a go in the afternoon or later in the evening. It's also a fantastic place to meet to go to the British Museum; or, if one is coming out of the Museum and needs a place to rest one's feet and quench that thirst. It's still a winner.

reviewed:
22/7/2008
reviewed by septic

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good beer served - click for explanationcask marque - loads of good beers
beer garden or outdoor seating available - click for explanationoutdoor seating
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