Bricklayers Arms London

Central London oasis

Mark from London

""Bricklayers Arms" is a cool pub in Central London -- not such an easy thing to find! Don't expect a huge selection of microbrews, just great atmosphere..."

There’s something about Samuel Smiths pubs that are unusually quirky – they are dotted all over central London, steeped in history and often are very cozy and traditionally decorated. They only serve their own beer (cheaper than regular pubs) which is priced at odd prices for reasons that are still a mystery to me.

Central London is actually not the best area in the city for pubs – they are either too touristy, soulless or both. The Bricklayers it tucked away just behind Tottenham Court Road, but Its side street location means it’s generally locals who congregate here, and I’ll sometimes drop in for a pint whenever I’m central or meeting friends. Head upstairs and you’ll find a cozy lounge with comfortable sofas, oak paneling and a fireplace where you can enjoy a pint of Sam Smith’s Pure Brew Organic Lager or Tadcaster Bitter. They even do their own range of soft drinks that you won’t find elsewhere and food is served upstairs. This isn’t a fancy craft beer place, so don’t expect a huge selection of microbrews. Just a good friendly pub with a great atmosphere.

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About me I grew up in Japan where I lived until the age of 10 before moving to the UK permanently. I've lived in London since 1999 and I work in the vibrant independent sector of the music industry where I specialise in international marketing. In the not so distant past, I was very active in London's nightlife scene and ran a club event which specialised in bringing some of the emerging DJ talent from all over Europe to the UK. With a wife and small child now, I'm not out at clubs all night so much, but I do spend quite a bit of time at live music gigs and festivals, mainly through my w...

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