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Description:
Old Shades is a pub that serves traditional pub food and provides a variety of entertainment including a big screen TV showing Sky Sports as well as quiz and gaming machines.
Phone: 020 7321 2801
The Old Shades is in middle one of a trio of Whitehall pubs (practically in a row) but you'll find this one is a better bet than the other two - it actually shows a bit of character. With leather bench seating, leaded windows and original wood panelling, there is a comfortable feel to the place.
Perhaps because the facade is overshadowed by that that of its brasher neighbours, it is often less hectic and consequently a little easier to get a seat. The staff are also more attentive, the beer is well kept and the food good. Thanks to its location, you will always find it to be rather touristy (we've spotted a few less-worldly travellers - perhaps new arrivals - expecting table service) and it is often very quiet on Saturday evenings, despite being a mere stone's throw from Trafalgar Square. Nevertheless, if you're in the area, the Old Shades is one of the better Whitehall pubs.
NEAREST STATION: Charing Cross station
FEATURES: real ales
Details are correct at the time of publication - please check with venue before booking.
