Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 25 and Version 15 of Freemasons Arms, WC2E 9NG

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The Freemasons Arms was a [[Category Shepherd Neame|Shepherd Neame]] pub in [[Locale Covent Garden|Covent Garden]]. It has now closed. As of 2025 the premises are occupied by a "pub and restaurant" called the Bull & Egret.
 Shepherd Neame pub in [[Locale Covent Garden|Covent Garden]], in the Good Beer Guide.
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The information below is retained for historical purposes.
 [[Kake]], [[Bob]], and [[DrHyde]] (in various combinations) have visited this pub several times; most if not all of our visits were marred by the noise coming from the many flatscreens scattered around the pub. It's not so much the presence of the flatscreens that's the problem; but that on more than one occasion they've been left playing TV channels - including the adverts - at top volume. One does not generally go to the pub expecting to be confronted at every turn by an enormous armpit and a voiceover extolling the virtues of roll-on deodorant.
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[[Category Shepherd Neame|Shepherd Neame]] pub in [[Locale Covent Garden|Covent Garden]].

[[Kake]], [[bob]], and [[DrHyde]] (in various combinations) have visited this pub several times; most if not all of our visits were marred by the noise coming from the many flatscreens scattered around the pub. It's not so much the presence of the flatscreens that's the problem; but that on more than one occasion they've been left playing TV channels - including the adverts - at top volume. One does not generally go to the pub expecting to be confronted at every turn by an enormous armpit and a voiceover extolling the virtues of roll-on deodorant.
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Note that they may close early on a Sunday; they may be open into the evening and they may not &#8212; it totally depends on whether they have more than a couple of people in.
 Note that they may close early on a Sunday; they may be open into the evening and they may not - it totally depends on whether they have more than a couple of people in.
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Accessibility: Level access to the bar and most of the seating area (though there's a raised area at the back); and there's an accessible toilet accessed via the ladies' &#8212; follow the bar all the way along to the back, turn right, and it's on your left after you enter the little passageway.
 Accessibility: Level access to the bar and most of the seating area (though there's a raised area at the back); and there's an accessible toilet accessed via the ladies' - follow the bar all the way along to the back, turn right, and it's on your left after you enter the little passageway.
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/1725023061/ Kake's photo of the menu as of October 2007]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20120220013125/http://fancyapint.com/Pub/38 Fancyapint review]
* [http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/22094/ Pubs Galore comments]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20090415130153/http://www.randompubfinder.com/review.php?Pub=180 Random Pub Finder review]
 * [http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1725023061&size=l Kake's photo of the menu as of October 2007]
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* [http://fancyapint.com/pubs/pub38.html Fancyapint review]
* [http://www.randompubfinder.com/review.php?Pub=180 Random Pub Finder review]
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], [[ilmari]], [[DrHyde]], [[Leon]], and many other Perlmongers, July 2008.</div>
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address='81-82 Long Acre, WC2E 9NG'
category='Good Beer Guide 2007,Good Beer Guide 2008,Good Beer Guide 2009,Good Beer Guide 2010,Good Beer Guide 2011,Good Beer Guide 2012,Good Beer Guide 2013,Now Closed'
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 <div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], [[ilmari]], [[DrHyde]], [[Leon]], and many other Perlmongers, 31 July 2008. Food and beer prices determined on a visit by [[Kake]] and [[Bob]] in October 2007. Food times and opening times confirmed by telephone, October 2007.</div>
address='81-82 Long Acre'
category='Accessible Toilet,Food Served Evenings,Food Served Lunchtimes,Function Room,Good Beer Guide,Good Beer Guide 2007,Good Beer Guide 2008,Good Beer Guide 2009,Pubs,Real Ale,Shepherd Neame,Step-Free Access'
edit_type='Minor tidying'
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host='81.187.166.218'
hours_text=''
major_change='1'
 formatted_website_text='[Shepherd Neame] '
host='217.147.81.2'
hours_text='noon-11:30pm Mon-Thu; noon-midnight Fri-Sat; noon onwards (closing time depends on custom) Sun'
latitude='51.514009'
locale='Covent Garden,WC2'
longitude='-0.120954'
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 opening_hours_text='noon-11:30pm Mon-Thu; noon-midnight Fri-Sat; noon onwards (closing time depends on custom) Sun'
os_x='530372'
os_y='181181'
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summary='Now closed; was a Shepherd Neame pub in Covent Garden.'
website='[http://www.shepherdneame.co.uk/pubs/pubs.php/freemasons_arms Shepherd Neame]' website=''		 postcode='WC2E 9NG'
summary='Shepherd Neame pub in Covent Garden, in the Good Beer Guide.'
website='[http://www.shepherdneame.co.uk/pubs/pubs.php/freemasons_arms Shepherd Neame]' website=''

Shepherd Neame pub in Covent Garden, in the Good Beer Guide.

Kake, Bob, and DrHyde (in various combinations) have visited this pub several times; most if not all of our visits were marred by the noise coming from the many flatscreens scattered around the pub. It's not so much the presence of the flatscreens that's the problem; but that on more than one occasion they've been left playing TV channels - including the adverts - at top volume. One does not generally go to the pub expecting to be confronted at every turn by an enormous armpit and a voiceover extolling the virtues of roll-on deodorant.

It can often be very crowded, but at other times it's fairly easy to find a seat. Kake, at least, hasn't yet figured out the exact rhythm of business.

In October 2007, a pint of Late Red and one of Spitfire came to £6.15, and a pint of Master Brew was £2.70. In May 2008, a pint of Spitfire was £3.20.

As of October 2007, food was served all day until 8:45pm. It's fairly standard pub food; burgers are £5.50-6.25, sandwiches and hot sandwiches are £2.75-3.50 (e.g. chip buttie; brie, bacon, and walnut; coronation chicken), chips are £1.75, nachos are £3.75, and mains are £6-8 (e.g. steak and kidney pudding; gammon, egg, and chips; lasagne). Vegetarian options are almost entirely absent. View photo of menu as of October 2007.

Note that they may close early on a Sunday; they may be open into the evening and they may not - it totally depends on whether they have more than a couple of people in.

Accessibility: Level access to the bar and most of the seating area (though there's a raised area at the back); and there's an accessible toilet accessed via the ladies' - follow the bar all the way along to the back, turn right, and it's on your left after you enter the little passageway.

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Last visited by Kake, ilmari, DrHyde, Leon, and many other Perlmongers, 31 July 2008. Food and beer prices determined on a visit by Kake and Bob in October 2007. Food times and opening times confirmed by telephone, October 2007.

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