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The Penderel's Oak

Part of the JD Wetherspoon chain. The open-plan, L-shaped ground floor bar is known for a varied selection of guest beers (but poor Wi-Fi). The basement bar is actually part of the Lloyds No. 1 chain, with background music and a different atmosphere.

Address: 286–288 High Holborn, WC1V 7HJ
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Hours: Sun–Thu 8AM–midnight; Fri Sat 8AM–1AM
Website: jdwetherspoon.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

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