Serves lunch, afternoon teas, evening buffet. The Clarence at 53 Whitehall. On the same side of the street as the Silver Cross, where Whitehall meets Great Scotland Yard. The speciality - real ales. The Red Lion at 2 Duke of York St, just off Jermyn St near Piccadilly.
Brass shines, old mirrors engraved with wild flowers, mahogany walls.
Sit by the window or door or if weather allows, stand outside for your pint, Londoners do. The George at 213 Strand, timbered tavern near the Law Courts. Sat 11am - 3pm. Viaduct Tavern at 126 Newgate St in High Holborn, an ornate pub with gilded mirrors, pressed-metal ceilings and splashy wall paintings. The booth sells tickets for a wide selection of West End shows, on the day of performance only, at half-price.