The John Snow
Named after a surgeon who helped to quell an outbreak of Cholera
Location: 39 Broadwick Street, W1V
Description: This pub was named after a surgeon who helped to quell an outbreak of cholera in the area in the nineteenth century, thanks to his research into waterbourne disease. An image of vilage water pump appears now and then to remind drinkers to stick to beer.
Named after a surgeon who helped to quell an outbreak of Cholera |
Ranking This Month: 2814/3062
Pages Hit This Month: 30
Credits: The London Companion - Jo Swinnerton
1» A fine pub, good (and cheap) beer, and no music! Interesting clientele: a mix of bike couriers, Soho characters and celebrities doing voiceovers. Worth an afternoon, followed by an evening. (Glenn)
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