The Coach & Horses, Mayfair
📍 5 Hill St, London W1J 5LD
🚇 Green Park
🍺 £6.25 Amstel
❤️ An Historic Mayfair pub.
Not to be confused with The Coach & Horses on Bruton Street, This Coach & Horses is on Hill Street just off fashionable Berkeley square in the heart of Mayfair. The nearest tube is Green Park which is around a five minute walk away.
As the name suggests, this Grade II listed pub was originally built as a coaching inn for weary travellers in days gone by. This is the oldest surviving pub building in Mayfair and dates back to 1744.
The decor here is traditional and has some standout original period features. The servery is dark polished wood with an ornate canopy which has brass lanterns either side. Around the walls of the bar and in cosy alcoves are comfy leather banquettes. At the left hand side of the bar is a snug area complete with a beautiful marble fireplace and a large mirror. The floor is wood with a couple of pockets of proper patterned old school pub carpet.
The beer line up was decent and included a couple of cask ales. I decided on an Amstel, my pint was enjoyable and cost just over six quid. There is no food menu at present but bar snacks are available.
I visited mid afternoon on a Tuesday and the pub was chilled and relaxed with a couple of other punters in attendance. I managed to have a chat with Phil the Landlord, he was telling me about the comings and goings of the boozer and his family history with the pub, top fella.
The @coachhorses is an historic pub that is full of character and splendour. The staff and Landlord were very welcoming and will look after you while you are here. This pub isn’t open weekends, so be sure to to visit this historic pub during the week and soak up the relaxing atmosphere.
