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Nell Of Old Drury

Nell Of Old Drury Located on Catherine Street in the heart of Covent Garden, the Nell of Old Drury is a historic pub with a traditional English look and feel. Known for its long association with London's literary and theatrical community, this intimate comedy club offers free comedy shows six nights a week. Although temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nell has recently reopened on a limited trial basis. Come enjoy a beer and chat at one of London's oldest and most famous pubs.
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20/05/2026

If you want some average latte art, the Nell is the place you wanna be ☕️😉

14/05/2026

This is not a drill, Spicy Margarita is now on the menu!🌶️🥵🍸

We had a splendid time at the ballet on Saturday night! Big Kudos to principal dancer  (our principal Easy Living lover ...
12/05/2026

We had a splendid time at the ballet on Saturday night! Big Kudos to principal dancer (our principal Easy Living lover 😋)

You can’t say no to a Baby Guinness
05/05/2026

You can’t say no to a Baby Guinness

Your favourite beverages, just minus the hangover ✨ take a cheeky peek at our non-alcoholic selection🍻
29/04/2026

Your favourite beverages, just minus the hangover ✨ take a cheeky peek at our non-alcoholic selection🍻

Introducing our newest guest ale!!! The Hereford Pale Ale that has been introduced to us by our fabulous manger Aidan fr...
20/04/2026

Introducing our newest guest ale!!! The Hereford Pale Ale that has been introduced to us by our fabulous manger Aidan from his pub days in Brighton. It’s a truly delightful pale ale, smooth on the palate, and boasts a citrus hop aroma leading to a balanced bitter finish

17/04/2026
Olives and other bar snacks are available behind the bar! 🫒
17/04/2026

Olives and other bar snacks are available behind the bar! 🫒

13/04/2026

Add some colour to your day! Pop into the most colourful pub in the west-end 🌈✨🤸‍♀️

A round of espresso martini’s anyone?
09/04/2026

A round of espresso martini’s anyone?

Cold pints, West End nights 🍺✨Covent Garden never tasted so good.
04/04/2026

Cold pints, West End nights 🍺✨
Covent Garden never tasted so good.

Let us turn your water into wine this Easter 🍷
01/04/2026

Let us turn your water into wine this Easter 🍷

St Patrick, we’re ready for ya 💪🏼☘️
16/03/2026

St Patrick, we’re ready for ya 💪🏼☘️

Join us for a drink or two to celebrate St Patrick’s Day on 17th.
11/03/2026

Join us for a drink or two to celebrate St Patrick’s Day on 17th.

We’re screening the 6 nations here at the Nell! Join us upstairs this weekend for Round 2!
20/02/2026

We’re screening the 6 nations here at the Nell! Join us upstairs this weekend for Round 2!

Everyone say Happy Birthday to Nell Gwynn! (Born the 2nd of February 1650). She’s 376 years young today! 🎂🎉
02/02/2026

Everyone say Happy Birthday to Nell Gwynn! (Born the 2nd of February 1650). She’s 376 years young today! 🎂🎉

What’s better that a pint of Guinness? TWo pints of Guinness 😎
27/01/2026

What’s better that a pint of Guinness? TWo pints of Guinness 😎

27/01/2026

POV: It’s a busy shift, you run out of Guinness glasses, but the customer wants to split the ‘G’

The cloaks are coming off! Join us again for one last round of lies and betrayals! We’ll be screening the Traitors Final...
20/01/2026

The cloaks are coming off! Join us again for one last round of lies and betrayals! We’ll be screening the Traitors Final upstairs on Friday the 29th of January at 8:45pm! 🍿

Come us for the last three episodes of Traitors. Should be a lot of fun.
18/01/2026

Come us for the last three episodes of Traitors. Should be a lot of fun.

Spend New Year’s Eve with us! We’re open until 2am so we can start the new year with a bang 🎉
27/12/2025

Spend New Year’s Eve with us! We’re open until 2am so we can start the new year with a bang 🎉

Merry Christmas from all of us at The Nell 🎄🍻To our regulars, friends, neighbours and everyone who’s walked through our ...
25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at The Nell 🎄🍻
To our regulars, friends, neighbours and everyone who’s walked through our doors this year — thank you. Thank you for the laughs at the bar, the familiar faces, the stories shared, and for supporting our little pub in the ways that truly mean the world to us ❤️
We hope you all enjoy a well-earned rest, plenty of good food and even better company this Christmas. We can’t wait to welcome you back and see all your faces again in 2026.
From our pub family to yours — Merry Christmas 🎅🏼✨

We’re extending our hours over the Christmas period! Take a look below! 🎄🎅🏼
18/12/2025

We’re extending our hours over the Christmas period! Take a look below! 🎄🎅🏼

Address

29 Catherine Street, Covent Garden
London
WC2B 5JS

The pub is located at Catherine Street which can be reached by taking public transportation via the Covent Garden Underground Station or Holborn Underground Station. If you prefer driving, there are several car parks available nearby including the NCP Car Park London Covent Garden and Q-Park Chinatown. Please note that parking in the area can be expensive especially during peak hours.

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11:59pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11:59pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11:59pm
Thursday 12pm - 11:59pm
Friday 12pm - 11:59pm
Saturday 12pm - 11:59pm
Sunday 12pm - 11:59pm

Telephone

+442078365328

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Nell Of Old Drury, located on Catherine Street in London, is a traditional English pub that has been around for many years. It is situated across the street from the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and has long associations with London's literary and theatrical community. The pub has a cozy and intimate atmosphere that makes it perfect for a night out with friends or family. One of the highlights of Nell Of Old Drury is its comedy club, which offers free comedy shows six nights a week. Although the pub had to close temporarily due to theatreland going dark, they have recently reopened for trial on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The owners are grateful for the support they have received from their patrons during these difficult times and are looking forward to welcoming them back as soon as possible. If you're looking for a classic English pub experience with great entertainment options, Nell Of Old Drury is definitely worth checking out.

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