The London Literary Pub Tour for Two

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Forays into the world of writing are overwhelmingly short-lived and ill-fated. That tentative first chapter hidden away in an obscure file, never to be reopened. Forays into the pub can be ill-fated too, ending with a 04.00 kebab rather than a genre defining body of literature. Incredibly, there are those who have been able to consummately bring these worlds together. With the London Literary Pub Crawl, you can follow in the footsteps of some of history’s most iconic authors, and swill a pint or two in their favourite watering holes.

Kicking off with an introductory pub quiz, you’ll embark on a tour of around a dozen pubs and locations made famous by great story tellers including Charles Dickens, George Orwell and Virginia Woolf. They’ll be the chance to rehydrate as you go, as you’ll even pop into two or three choice establishments for a well deserved tipple. Your journey will end as it began – in a pub – this time in Soho for an old-time sing-a-long!

What's Included?

• Follow in the footsteps of some of literature’s greatest writers
• Visit around a dozen licensed establishments which inspired them
• Available Saturdays only
• Experience gift pack
• Cancellation indemnity

What happens on the day?

Your tour will begin at the Writers and Artists Bar of The Fitzroy Tavern. Once inside, you’ll be greeted and given a short introduction. Following a pub quiz to get into the swing of things, it’ll be off around town to some of the pubs, taverns and bars graced by London’s most famous literary icons.

Your tour will visit around a dozen licensed venues, but to ensure you remember your tour, you’ll only stop in two or three. Your tour will end as it began – in a pub – this time in Soho with the chance for a pint and sing-song to finish the day.

Participant guidelines

Minimum age: 18

The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary

Availability

This experience will be available on selected Saturdays throughout the year. The tour meets at 17.00. Date restrictions may apply.

We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure a date is available. All bookings are subject to availability.

You should allow approximately 2 to 3 hours depending on the size of the group.

What should I wear?

Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Additional information

All dates must be pre-booked

The nearest tube station is Goodge Street, but the meeting place is pretty central, just north of Oxford Street and near Tottenham Court Road station too.

What about insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

Locations

London - Charlotte Street

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