The Dog and Duck
The Dog and Duck, a Victorian marvel and George Orwell's local.
Location: Frith Street, Soho, London, W1D 3AJ
Description: The Dog and Duck pub was built in 1718 and so little changed since the 19th century that the Victorian Society have applauded it as a rare if not unique survival of a small Victorian town pub. It's now a Grade II listed building.
The pub's name recalls the rather cruel sport of duck hunting, which had been popular when this was a far more rural area.
Author George Orwell came to the Dog and Dick to celebrate the fact that the American Book-of-the-Month Club had selected his latest novel Animal Farm.
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The Ladbroke Arms», 3.0km
The Salisbury», 0.2km
The Ship Tavern», 0.6km
St Andrews Day Boozer», 1.3km
The Grave Maurice», 3.1km
Did Cromwell cross the road», 0.5km
The Freemason's Arms», 3.3km
The Cross Keys», 2.6km
Pub Quiz At The Duke», 2.6km
The Baring Hall Hotel», 8.7km
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