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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · London

The Salisbury

In or near Covent Garden.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

The Salisbury — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

Mr Fogg's Tavern, Covent Garden - geograph.org.uk - 5499446

Chris Whippet — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Leicester Square · 0.1 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

The Salisbury is located in Westminster, London, with the postcode WC2N 4AU. The nearest railway station is Leicester Square, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry is accessible for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

The Salisbury is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Summary from the official site

The Noël Coward Theatre is a historic venue in London known for hosting a variety of theatrical productions. Visitors can enjoy a range of performances, including classic plays and contemporary shows, in a beautifully designed setting that has been a significant part of London's theatre scene since its opening in 1903.

Read more on the official property page.

From the Wikipedia article

The Salisbury is a Grade II listed public house at 91–93 St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London which is noted for its particularly fine late Victorian interior with Art Nouveau elements.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

It was built as part of a six-storey block in about 1899 on the site of an earlier pub that had been known under several names, including the Coach and Horses and Ben Caunt's Head. As well as being Grade II listed by Historic England, the interior is on CAMRA's National Inventory as being "an historic pub interior of national importance", due to the quality and opulence of the etched and polished glass and the carved woodwork. The "SS" motif that can be seen etched into the glass and in a few places is because the pub was originally called the "Salisbury Stores". The use of the word "Stores" was not uncommon in pub names of that era. Other fittings include art nouveau bronze nymphs holding…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.5109, -0.1273
District
Westminster
Parish
Westminster, unparished area
Postcode
WC2N 4AU
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Phone
+44 844 4825141
Established
1899
Nearest railway station
Leicester Square0.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Salisbury?
The Salisbury is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2N 4AU), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
What is The Salisbury?
The Salisbury — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Salisbury?
The nearest railway station is Leicester Square, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2N 4AU.
When was The Salisbury built?
Built or established in 1899.
Who owns The Salisbury?
The Salisbury is owned by | designation1 = Grade II.
Is The Salisbury a listed building?
The Salisbury is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
How do I get to The Salisbury?
The nearest railway station is Leicester Square, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2N 4AU.