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The Imperial, Leicester Square, WC2
WC2
WC2H 7BL
Reviews of The Imperial (Average Rating: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Tris C left this review about The Imperial
Many of the typical GK ticks are as expected, but there’s some very good woodwork in the shape of the bar back with etched ‘Imperial’ mirror (mirrored on the opposite side of the pub with bevelled mirror panels), aged wood flooring with carpet to the periphery, interesting wood panelling to the dado, then patterned Edwardian wallpaper to the picture rail, followed by white on up to the similarly coloured ceiling; furniture is traditional, with some oxblood banquettes. Lighting is Victorian-style and brassy with décor comprising framed prints and rococo gilded mirror. Sport is conspicuous by its absence and advertised Wi-Fi took me to a Hewlett Packard printer(?); what’s not at all attractive is the bus stop-style glowing advertising board and condiment bottles on tables.
Ales: GK IPA, Abbot, Tribute and Portobello Star at £2.65 and good.
This place is better than expected, with an above average quality interior and an ale worth drinking; it’s surprisingly less touristy than other pubs, probably because it’s slightly off the beaten track – worth a visit if in the immediate vicinity and with a thirst.
On 5th November 2021
- rating: 5
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Brainy Pool left this review about The Imperial
distinctly average central London pub just off Leicester Square. for a quiet mid afternoon pint it fit the bill and there were only a few in, including a rather over friendly man annoying the barmaids. dull Greene King real ales available.
On 14th November 2018
- rating: 5
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Imperial
Trapped in the area between Leicester Square and Chinatown, this is a fairly plain pub without too many gimmicks. There are some tables outside on the pavement, which benefit from the pedestrianisation of the street. Beers from Greene King with guests; at time of visit draught ales were Abbot, IPA, Tribute and Portobello Pale and seemed in fair condition.
On 2nd October 2018
- rating: 6
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- Official site of The Imperial - www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk
- Randomness Guide to London - Imperial entry
- CAMRA WhatPub :: The Imperial - whatpub.com
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 04 July 2017 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 05 November 2021 by Tris C
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 04 July 2017 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : No - Pavement seating. - last updated 05 November 2021 by Tris C
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% - last updated 04 July 2017 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 04 July 2017 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 05 November 2021 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 05 November 2021 by Tris C
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 05 November 2021 by Tris C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 04 July 2017 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 05 November 2021 by Tris C
- Karaoke : No last updated 05 November 2021 by Tris C
- Live Music : No last updated 04 July 2017 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 04 July 2017 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 04 July 2017 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 05 November 2021 by Tris C
- Pool Table : No last updated 05 November 2021 by Tris C
- Quiz Night : No last updated 05 November 2021 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 04 July 2017 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : No last updated 04 July 2017 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : No - WCs up/down stairs. - last updated 05 November 2021 by Tris C
- WiFi : Yes last updated 04 July 2017 by ROB Camra
