The Marquis (ex-Marquis of Granby), Leicester Square  rated2 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Leicester Square

address:

51-52 Chandos Place, WC2N 4HS

phone:

0871 984 3526*
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nearest stations:

Charing Cross London Underground stationRailway station
(210m) - zone 1

Leicester Square London Underground station
(220m) - zone 1

Embankment London Underground station
(350m) - zone 1

Covent Garden London Underground station
(370m) - zone 1

Embankment Pier River Thames boat service
(420m)

how to find it:

From Leicester Square: Take the Covent Garden exit from the station and turn right into St. Martins Lane. When you get to William IV Street, turn left and the pub should be visible on the left. From Covent Garden: Head straight through the market and go down Southampton Street. Turn right at Maiden Street and follow it around until it becomes Chandos Place. Pub should be visible ahead. From Charing Cross: Leave the station by the main entrance in the Strand and cross over. William IV Street is straight ahead, so bear left and you should be able to see the pub ahead.

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nearby attraction(s):

National Gallery (200m)

Trafalgar Square (250m)

Banqueting House (580m)

picture of The Marquis (ex-Marquis of Granby)Closed since late 2006, this one's back with a new name and a new look resulting in a watering hole which encapsulates a good deal of the London pub experience in 2008. On the plus side, that means a good array of drinks (noteworthy are the bottled beers from across the world and a couple of brews from the Low Countries on the pumps) and a menu that's competitively priced for the middle of town. On the other hand, there's something characterless and formulaic to the new pub; noticeable in both the refitted décor of soft woods and walls painted gastro green and the relentlessly AOR music being played on our visit. Perhaps its no surprise this one plays it safe - it is situated on a prime tourist route through London - but we'd still like to think there could be something distinctive about a building with a bit of history attached to it. As it stands though, this new incarnation feels less pub, more Starbucks with a drinks license (which to some people, probably sounds idyllic).

reviewed:
09/05/2008
reviewed by jack
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