Seven Stars, Historic pub in Holborn, England
Seven Stars is a pub housed in a Grade II listed building at 53-54 Carey Street, positioned directly across from the Royal Courts of Justice. Inside, visitors find multiple floors with ancient roof beams and oak floorboards that span several centuries of the structure's life.
The building dates to the 1680s, though the original pub business began in 1602. It survived the Great Fire of London that destroyed nearby structures, making it one of few establishments to endure that catastrophe.
The narrow rooms draw law students and court professionals who gather for meals in quiet corners and focused conversations. The place maintains this scholarly character through its design and atmosphere, making it a natural meeting point for people engaged with the legal world.
The pub is open midday through evening most days of the week, with shorter hours on Sundays. The building's narrow layout and multiple floors mean visitors should allow time to explore the different spaces comfortably.
The proprietor Roxy Beaujolais maintains specific house rules for dining and carefully curates the selection of Adnams beer and Burgundy wines served. This personal touch sets the place apart from typical commercial establishments.
Location: London Borough of Camden
Address: 54 Carey Street, London, WC2A 2JB
Phone: +442072428521
Website: http://thesevenstars1602.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.51496,-0.11353
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
English pubs exist not only in city centers but also in remote countryside locations, along coastlines, and in rural communities. Many of these establishments have operated for centuries, combining historic architecture with regional beer culture. The buildings range from medieval stone structures to Tudor timber frames, with some housed in former monasteries, ferry crossing inns, or mountain walking routes. Pubs in this group include The Old Ferry Boat Inn in Holywell, dating to the 11th century, and The Spaniards Inn in Hampstead, connected to literary figures and highwaymen. In Oxford, the Turf Tavern offers a hidden courtyard tucked behind medieval city walls, while The Eagle and Child became known as the meeting place for the Inklings writers' group. The Nutshell in Bury St Edmunds claims the title of Britain's smallest pub. Other locations include Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem in Nottingham, built partly into caves beneath the castle, the 12th-century Skirrid Mountain Inn in Abergavenny, and The Pandora Inn on Restronguet Creek in Cornwall. Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire sits at 1,732 feet (528 meters) above sea level, making it England's highest pub.
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