Admiral Duncan
Popular and very centrally located Soho haunt known for its friendly staff and jukebox of hits from the 80s, 90s and beyond. Has a quaint provincial-neighbourhood feel despite its hot location, with outdoor drinking (in a cordoned-off area) overlooking Old Compton St a bonus. A good old-fashioned drinking hangout, with cabaret introduced into the roster in 2012. Gets quite crowded, especially on Saturday nights. On 30 April 1999 a neo-Nazi nail-bombed the pub, having targeted London's black and Bangladeshi communities in the two previous weeks. The explosion killed three Admiral Duncan customers and seriously injured many others.
Hours
Mon to Thu 1pm—11.30pm
Fri and Sat noon—midnight
Sun noon—10.30pm
Hours
Mon to Thu 1pm—11.30pm
Fri and Sat noon—midnight
Sun noon—10.30pm
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Nice local pub
Friendly crowd....wish the beer was colder
Loud, fun and cruisy
Lots of Fun
Friendly bar staff and not to many poesy guys, Monday is Karaoke night which is always a laugh
First to Review
Intimate local feel to this pub
Small bar on Old Compton Street. Good for a drink or two in the evening. Attracts an eclectic crowd. I've never been quite able to see the particular attraction of the place, but it seems to have carved out a niche.