Craft Beer Co.

Craft Beer Co.

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The West End instalment of this popular craft ale chain opened in May 2014, the fifth in London. The formula is similar to its sister pubs. Sparse furnishings but with a monumental selection of beer. With 15 casks and 30 kegs, you won't even be able to try a half of each, unless you're some kind of loathsome beer monster.

You've heard the phrase 'well-stocked bar', right? Well this is it.

The ground floor bar is diminutive, and most of the seating is by way of window stool. However, there's a larger searing area in the basement that helps with the crowds — an especially attractive option since it recently opened its own bar.

The pub has also reclaimed a portion of the Endell Street pavement with some posh-looking rope, for people to stand outside.

The food, by Buffalo Bun, is a bit limited for those who don't want to rip their teeth through a hunk of dead animal, but there is an halloumi option.

A dimly lit basement bar.
The basement bar - we hear it's been spruced up since we took this shot.

A recent facelift has seen the bar coated in blue-glazed tiles. A classy improvement on the turd-brown scheme that came before.

On Facebook. On Twitter as @CraftBeerCoWC1

A dimly lit basement bar.
The dimly lit basement bar.
You've heard the phrase 'well-stocked bar', right? Well this is it.
You've heard the phrase 'well-stocked bar', right? Well this is it.
This place used to be Rudy's Revenge. The cocktail lover's loss is the craft ale drinkers gain.
This place used to be Rudy's Revenge. The cocktail lover's loss is the craft ale drinkers gain.
A sizeable delivery waits outside.
A sizeable delivery waits outside.

Address: 168 High Holborn London

Email:
coventgarden@thecraftbeerco.com

Monday: Noon-Midnight

Tuesday: Noon-Midnight

Wednesday: Noon-Midnight

Thursday: Noon-1am

Friday: Noon-1am

Saturday: Noon-1am

Sunday: Noon-Midnight

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