Rugby Tavern

£8 - £20 / British, French

19 Great James St, London

Opening hours

12PM-11PM

Sunday 12PM-9PM
Monday 12PM-10PM
Tuesday 12PM-11PM
Wednesday 12PM-11PM
Thursday 12PM-11PM
Friday 12PM-11PM
Saturday 12PM-11PM

The Rugby Tavern delivers a versatile dining and drinking experience, combining the traditional charm of a pub with the elegance of a bistro hidden away upstairs. In contrast to its unassuming ground-level bar, which showcases a respectable variety of beers including commendably poured Guinness, the 'Bistro Bleu' located above is an ambitious culinary hub. Offering everything from succulent roast lamb on Sundays to satisfyingly crafted scotch eggs, the menu caters to classic British palates while accommodating vegetarians with considerable options. Essential to its appeal is the accommodating nature of the staff, who are as warm as they are efficient, ensuring groups large and small feel right at home. Guests enjoy not just the cuisine but also the spacious outdoor seating area under leafy canopies—a rare luxury in this bustling city. Be mindful of dramatic contrasts, though, as the only television setup hardly matches the venue's otherwise outstanding offerings for sports aficionados.