Coach & Horses Mayfair

£17 / British, Vegetarian options

5 Bruton St, London

Opening hours

11AM-11PM

Sunday 11AM-10:30PM
Monday 11AM-11PM
Tuesday 11AM-11PM
Wednesday 11AM-11PM
Thursday 11AM-11PM
Friday 11AM-11PM
Saturday 11AM-11PM

Historic Charm Meets Exceptional British Hospitality

In the bustling heart of London’s Mayfair, the Coach & Horses stands as a venerable tribute to the classic British pub experience. The historic Tudor façade on a stately street sets an intimate yet lively atmosphere, replete with stained glass and dark wood paneling that offer warmth amidst modern city hustle. As soon as you step inside, you're struck by the aura of this storied establishment, famously visited by luminaries like Brigitte Bardot during her '60s heyday. There's a kind of elegant eccentricity preserved in its parquet floor and snuggly, though sometimes narrow, seating arrangements, which conjures up an irresistible cozy charm.

With service that swings like a pendulum—from the warm efficiency of fan-favorite staff like Sophie and Gabi, who leave patrons delighted, to occasional lapses where food orders are mixed or missed altogether—the human element at Coach & Horses is colorful. Mirroring its vibrant service, the menu offers diverse delights from the satisfying fish and chips to the novel duck hash, generous enough to draw afternoon visits into serendipitous evening stays. Though sporadic hiccups dampen dining delight, consideration of the more regular quirks and the electric tenure of those golden historical years past invite a visit—where both cheerful camaraderie on odd bar stools or musing moments overlooking Bond Street awaits no dull moment. Indeed, when surveyed as a whole, the Coach & Horses unfurls as not merely a pub but a gallant nod to tradition, enriched with eccentrics, eras, and an infinite pour of character. — Nigel Gourmet