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Cittie of Yorke

The interior gives the impression of being a historic relic but it was only built in 1924 (although there have been other pubs on the site since 1430). Lack of authenticity aside, it really is an impressive and atmospheric pub, a grade II listed building and on CAMRA's national inventory of historic pub interiors. Food is served Monday to Saturday.

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Address: 22 High Holborn, WC1V 6BS
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Hours: Mon–Sat noon–11PM, Sun noon-6PM

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