Welcome to the latest episode of Londonist Out Loud, a podcast about London.
N Quentin Woolf goes on a tour round (the) Strand with Vic Norman of London Pub Tours, digging up some fascinating trivia and history on the way.
They stop at a gin palace, London's oldest wine bar and the only pub that's in two halves.
If you like going to the pub, check out our recommendations for the best pubs in London.
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Londonist Out Loud is presented and produced by N Quentin Woolf.