Exploring Mayfair, one of London’s most prestigious districts, as seen through legendary Mayfair pubs, Part 1 of a three-part series. Yes, that Mayfair - the poshest patch on the Monopoly board.
Host and London Travel Guide Eric Blair takes you on a unique London pub crawl through some of the city's most iconic watering holes — from the celebrity-soaked Guinea Grill (yes, Sinatra drank here) to the absurdly narrow Coach and Horses, where Brigitte Bardot once leaned glamorously against the bar.
We also pop into The Footman pub, formerly “The Only Running Footman,” and explore the wild history behind its name. You’ll even find out what Queen Elizabeth’s birthplace has to do with a Bentley dealership and most definitely not a Chinese restaurant (myth busted).
Perfect for fans of London pub history, Royal London history, and anyone who loves a London walking tour with an angle of famous London pubs. Whether you're planning a London travel adventure or just fancy an historic pub crawl, this episode is full of London travel tips to explore the rich cultural history that shaped Mayfair into the luxurious neighborhood it is today.
The Historic London Pubcast. Equal parts London podcast, London pub podcast, London history podcast, and London travel podcast. Now that’s value for money!
Show Map
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References
- Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022)
- Wikipedia
- https://londonspubswherehistoryreallyhappened.wordpress.com/ by Ann Laffeaty
Guinea Grill
Maurice Gorham - Back to the Local (ISBN 978-0571386987)
Coach & Horses - Bruton Street
https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/15939/coach-horses-london
Bardow pics: https://flashbak.com/brigitte-bardot-in-the-pub-by-ray-bellisario-1968-36253/
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2018/jun/06/ray-bellisario-obituary
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59553852
Footman
https://numberonelondon.net/2021/04/historic-pub-crawl-i-am-the-only-running-footman/
https://mayfairfoodie.com/the-footman/
Kings Head
https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/16031/kings-head-london
Intro Music: Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison
Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com
E-mail: hosteric@historiclondonpubcast.com
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