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The Museum Tavern

A very good pub, offering a wide range of real ales, and some excellent food. Can get busy in the summer months.

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Address: 49 Great Russell St, WC1B 3BA
Getting there: tube:, opposite the British Museum
Hours: Mon-Thu 11AM-11PM, Fri Sat 11AM-midnight, Sun noon-11:30PM

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