The Burlington Arms, Mayfair, W1

Tris C left this review about The Burlington Arms

Something has been here since 1720, probably the Coach & Horses, rebuilt twice, in 1783 with the current name arriving around 1793, rebuilt again in 1882.
It’s just round the corner from Saville Row; suits you Sir! It rises one-and-a-half hours later than Bertie, but is closed on Sundays. It’s a simple room, bare boarded, a little plain match boarding to dado height then plain crimson walls, plum papered with gold patterns to the rear and a rust brown ceiling. Furniture is conventional and lighting is simple, with décor comprising just a few framed prints; of note is that there was no music playing.
Staff were efficient rather friendly, serving up Sambrook’s Battersea Rye, Wimbledon Copper Leaf and Ghost Ship at a cheap – especially given the area – £2.30 a half and nice; sadly, there were three unused pumps.
This is a nice little pub and the closest thing to a traditional boozer in Mayfair; its relatively backstreet location saves it from tourists too. Getting the three other pumps up and running would certainly increase the score, as would a smile from the staff.

On 28^th October 2021 - rating: 6
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