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| BrewDog pub on the corner of [[Locale Goodge Street|Goodge Street]] and Charlotte Street in [[Locale Fitzrovia|Fitzrovia]]. |
One of [[Category Draft House Pubs|a small chain of pubs]] dedicated to showcasing smaller, independent breweries, located on the corner of [[Locale Goodge Street|Goodge Street]] and Charlotte Street in [[Locale Fitzrovia|Fitzrovia]]. (Before the Draft House opened in 2012, this was the [[Northumberland Arms, W1T 1TA|Northumberland Arms]].) |
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It was once known as the [[Northumberland Arms, W1T 1TA|Northumberland Arms]], but was renamed to the Draft House Charlotte <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/7752856760/ photo]</small> after being taken over by the Draft House chain. It was renamed around 2017-2018 to the Queen Charlotte, but remained part of the chain and little else changed about it. However, the Draft House chain was [https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2018/03/26/BrewDog-purchases-Draft-House-in-15m-deal taken over by BrewDog in March 2018]. |
It was originally known simply as the Draft House or Draft House Charlotte <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/7752856760/ photo]</small>, but was renamed around 2017-2018 to the Queen Charlotte. However, little else changed about it. |
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The comments below relate to the situation pre-BrewDog, and so some or all of the details may be out of date. |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kat]], October 2014.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kat]], October 2014. Opening hours and food times taken from the Draft House website, August 2019.</div> |
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category='American Beer,Bar Snacks,Featured Article,Good Beer Guide,Good Beer Guide 2018,Good Beer Guide 2019,Good Beer Guide 2020,Pub Food,Pubs,Real Ale,Smoking Area' edit_type='Normal edit' fax='' formatted_website_text='https://www.brewdog.com/uk/bars/uk/queen-charlotte" class="external">brewdog.com/uk/bars/uk...' host='81.187.166.218' hours_text='' latitude='51.519245' |
category='American Beer,Bar Snacks,Draft House Pubs,Featured Article,Good Beer Guide,Good Beer Guide 2018,Good Beer Guide 2019,Good Beer Guide 2020,Pub Food,Pubs,Real Ale,Smoking Area' edit_type='Minor tidying' fax='DraftHouseCS' formatted_website_text='http://www.drafthouse.co.uk/" class="external">drafthouse.co.uk' host='2001:41c8:10:b1f:c0ff:ee:15:900d' hours_text='Mon-Wed: noon-11pm; Thu: noon-11:30pm; Fri-Sat: noon-midnight; Sun: closed' latitude='51.518735' |
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opening_hours_text='Mon-Wed: noon-11pm; Thu: noon-11:30pm; Fri-Sat: noon-midnight; Sun: closed' |
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summary='Tiny corner pub on Goodge Street, previously part of the Draft House chain but now run by BrewDog.' website='http://www.drafthouse.co.uk/' website='https://www.brewdog.com/uk/bars/uk/queen-charlotte' |
summary='Tiny corner pub on Goodge Street serving 'craft' beers.' website='http://www.drafthouse.co.uk/' website='https://www.brewdog.com/uk/bars/uk/queen-charlotte' |
One of a small chain of pubs dedicated to showcasing smaller, independent breweries, located on the corner of Goodge Street and Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia. (Before the Draft House opened in 2012, this was the Northumberland Arms.)
It was originally known simply as the Draft House or Draft House Charlotte photo, but was renamed around 2017-2018 to the Queen Charlotte. However, little else changed about it.
Externally, this is an extremely pretty little pub building with minimal but tastefully chosen colours, and the names of hop varieties in the windows. Inside, the old partitions have been stripped away to leave a single rectangular room with the bar to the rear photo. There are perhaps ten or so small tables with wooden pew-like banquettes along the walls and small stools. There are also benches attached to the outside of the pub (but no tables), making the best use of such a tiny space. There is no other drinking area, meaning that on weekday evenings it can get extremely busy (and loud), though it's more pleasant outside the peak hours and on Saturdays.
The wooden bar retains its traditional Victorian solidity and has three handpulls for ale (always changing, though they've had Sambrook's Wandle available on most of Ewan's visits) and an array of keg taps which also feature plenty of guests. Fridges mounted on the wall behind the bar have an array of beers from around the world, mostly sourced from smaller breweries, with a particularly good selection of US craft beers. There are also some ciders, wines and premium spirits available.
Food is served noon-3pm on weekdays and noon-5pm on Saturdays, though pork pies and scratchings are available outside those hours. The menu focuses on their three high-quality burgers common across all the chain's sites, though with some other options.
Ewan's opinion: I work in the area and would generally avoid this pub after work at peak hours, and it's certainly not a good venue for meeting friends if you want to find a seat, unless at off-peak times. That said, the beer selection is nicely curated with a good range, particularly on keg and bottles, and the service has always been very friendly, especially at their semi-regular meet the brewer "Sunday Sessions", which sell out very quickly but offer inspired beer and food pairings.
Kat's verdict: On my 3.30pm weekday visit it was almost empty, but by 5.01pm it was difficult to even reach the bar, let alone get served in a timely fashion. Otherwise, very pleasant.
Accessibility: A low step to get in. Toilets are down a flight of stairs with a handrail on one side.
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