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The Devereux, Temple, WC2
The Strand
WC2
WC2R 3JJ
Pub Type
Taylor Walker (Spirit Pubs)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Ian Mapp left this review about The Devereux
Comfortable modern looking boozer with a lengthy history as a coffee house and home to the Illuminati of C17th society.
Today - its vaguely irish themed - with three flavours of Tayto crisps available. Beer wise, its GBG 2026 registered. London Pride in fine condition.
U shaped bar, with partitioned areas offering some privacy.
Decent enough and can be added onto a crawl that includes the Edgar Wallace, next door.
On 3rd December 2025
- rating: 7
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Devereux
After a period of closure this one was reopened under independent ownership in 2019. Looks like it got through the pandemic OK as both the pub and the courtyard outside were packed with thirsty after work punters when I paid it a visit the other evening.
Haven’t been here for many years and its clearly been done over since I was last in and is a wooden floored internal space in sections around the main bar with the usual pastel colour scheme and some nice individual boothed tabled sections around the edge separated by wood panelling.
Four handpumps on the bar but two of these were badged with St Austell Tribute, the third with Old Speckled Hen and the fourth unused. The Tribute was in good condition but due to its position literally around the corner from the Edgar Wallace I’m unlikely to choose this one over other options nearby.
On 29th March 2023
- rating: 7
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Tris C left this review about The Devereux
Not visited for 7 years, but a regular haunt at the time, this was a decent, carpeted backstreet boozer which one wouldn't expect to find in the heart of London's legal district. A tiny lav, carpeted, conventional furniture to the rear with some taller stuff towards the front and a very friendly and welcoming landlord. Perhaps it could have done with a lick of paint but otherwise this was a decent, simple pub.
On 30th March 2017
- rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about The Devereux
Being flogged by Greene King as 'unviable' (as if!). Closes Feb 26th
August 2011
Popped in here on my way to the Edgar to see what I may be missing. Tucked away in a narrow courtyard away from any main rod at the edge of the Temple, the building dates from 1676. The L-shaped interior is a rather sterile affair and quite chainy, all stripped wood and neutral colours. That said, it was spik and span and there was the odd interesting touch – the intricate cornices the large curtain pulled back to divide the two dining areas and a few semi-booths. Four ales to choose from – TT Landlord, Youngs Special (or was it Ordinary?), Viking (that’s what my notes say, anyway) and Woodefords Wherry. I sampled the latter and at £3.50p/p was a bit steep but the quality was very good indeed. The menu looked reasonably priced with standard mid-range pub cuisine advertised. No world beater but a decent place that is aimed squarely at the local employees of the law firms in the vicinity. If you’re nearby, it might be worth poking your head through the door to see what’s on. Rated 6
On 11th February 2017
- rating: 6
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hondo . left this review about The Devereux
Tucked away from the main drag the pub is now under the Greene King branding. 5 real ales and food served.
On 25th November 2016
- no rating submitted
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Devereux
A nice enough basic TW pub, with an enthusiastic barmaid, as we perused the four ales on the bar. The pub wasn't overly busy, compared to it's neighbours, on our visit. The best choice, beer wise was the Truman's Runner and have to say that wouldn't inspire you to stay.
On 29th July 2015
- rating: 5
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Devereux
Re-branded as a Taylor Walker house since my last visit over five years ago, but little else seems to have changed in that time. Usual sort of traditional London pub furniture and decor, with plenty of dark wood around. The main part of the bar is in the upper section of the 'L'-shaped layout, supplemented by the upstairs Templar Room for those dining. Only three of the five handpumps were in operation this time, with Doom Bar, Tribute and a decent pint of Truman's Runner (£4.25) on offer. Overall, not a bad place, and being slightly more hidden away than some of its better-known neighbours you have a fair chance of finding a place to sit if you call in at a busy time.
On 1st February 2014
- rating: 7
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Rex Rattus left this review about The Devereux
This pub is essentially unchanged from PSM’s visit about a year ago. I visited on 31 Oct so, like in PSM’s experience, Hallowe’en tat was everywhere. Taylor Walker seem to have really bought into the Hallowe’en experience which might well be appreciated in some of their pubs, but I expect that it’s totally wasted in this pub which is in the very heart of The Temple’s legal-land. Harmless enough I suppose. But this pub is tucked away in a fairly quiet and peaceful area a stone’s throw from the madness of The Aldwych, and with the delightful Fountain Court through a doorway to the front of the pub.
There were five ales on when we were in there – Hobgoblin (on in every pub we visited on 31 Oct!), Doom Bar, Young’s London Gold, Oxford Ales Trick or Treat, and Colchester No1 (£4.05 a pint). Taylor Walker seemed to have moved away from the glossy menus they’ve favoured in the past, as both TW pubs we visited that day had single sheet menus attached to clipboards. The food wasn’t overly inspiring, but fair enough for the area I suppose. The Big Ben Burger is £10.99, and the cod and chips £11.99.
The pub itself is a standard enough Taylor Walker affair, with the same range of furnishings you tend to see in them all, but this one was surprisingly quiet at lunchtime and actually quite comfortable. I’ve visited here several times in the past, and will no doubt end up in here again sometime.
On 2nd November 2013
- rating: 6
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john gray left this review about The Devereux
Nice tidy pub with a good range of beers for the less adventurous.Always found the bar staff friendly.Gets quiet later on in the day whe the commuters have left.
On 27th March 2013
- rating: 7
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Devereux
Smart high ceilinged formal pub, tables around a central bar, wood floors, dimmed lights, dark wood, dark red and dark green walls with various portraits and photographs on the walls.
Altogether nice and clean if nothing spectacular.
5 real ales, includingSambrooks Wandle and 'Great British Pub Food'
Part of the Taylor Walker collection of pubs.
On 30th January 2013
- rating: 6
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