Part of the large Royal National Hotel, this is a large, modern, L-shaped bar with sports on TV very prominent. It is on several levels, with raised areas which help to break up the space. There is an outside terrace at the back which is entered through the courtyard. The entrance is on Woburn Way, that for the hotel is on Bedford Way. With 1,630 rooms, it must lay claim to being central London's largest hotel. Good value pub grub served daily 12.00 – 21.45. Tube – Russell Square.

This used to be a good place to get a drop of cask beer - in 2021 it disappeared but we now hear that it has returned - good to know. Credit card payments only.