Bow Street Tavern, London

Name: Bow Street Tavern
Address: London, United Kingdom

#712 among attractions in London

Museum, History museum

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The Bow Street Police Museum, opened in 2021, is based in the former police station in Covent Garden, London. Bow Street has a unique place in the history of policing in London, with the museum presenting the story of policing and criminal justice in the area from the eighteenth century until 1992, when the police station closed. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'46"N, 0°7'17"W

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City of Westminster (St. James's)London United Kingdom

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Bow Street Tavern – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: London Transport Museum, Royal Opera House, Courtauld Institute of Art, Tavistock Street.

~330 ftS
Vintage London buses, trains and trams
London Transport Museum, London
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, the London Transport Museum offers a captivating journey through the evolution of London's iconic transport system. This museum, a treasure trove for transport enthusiasts and history buffs alike, is housed in a charming Victorian...
~540 ftW
Grand, colonnaded opera and ballet theatre
Royal Opera House, London
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's bustling Covent Garden, the Royal Opera House stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and artistic excellence. This prestigious venue, with its grand Victorian façade and luxurious interiors, has been captivating audiences with...
~980 ftSE
Museum
Courtauld Institute of Art, London
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Courtauld Institute of Art is a prestigious college specializing in the study of art history, conservation, and curating. It is renowned for its distinguished faculty and an exceptional collection of artworks housed in the Courtauld...
~360 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Tavistock Street, London
2 min walk • Tavistock Street is a street in the Covent Garden area of London which runs parallel to the Strand between Drury Lane and Southampton Street just south of the market piazza.
~750 ftSW
Church, Greek Revival architecture, Inigo Jones
St Paul's, London
4 min walk • St Paul's Cathedral, a masterpiece of English Baroque architecture, stands as an iconic feature of the London skyline. Designed by the renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren, the church was completed in 1710 after the Great Fire of London destroyed the original...
~940 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
The Courtauld Gallery, London
5 min walk • The Courtauld Gallery is an art museum in Somerset House, on the Strand in central London. It houses the art collection of the Courtauld Institute of Art, a self-governing college of the University of London specialising in the study of the history of art.
~770 ftN
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Freemasons' Hall, London
4 min walk • Freemasons' Hall in London is the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England, as well as being a meeting place for many Masonic Lodges in the London area.
~590 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lyceum Theatre, London
3 min walk • The Lyceum Theatre is a West End theatre located in the City of Westminster, on Wellington Street, just off the Strand in central London. It has a seating capacity of 2,100. The origins of the theatre date to 1765.
~1070 ftSW
Nightlife
Lamb and Flag, London
6 min walk • The Lamb and Flag is a Grade II listed public house at Rose Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2. The building is erroneously said to date back to Tudor times, and to have been a licensed premises since 1623, but in fact dates from the early 18th century. The building became a pub in 1772.
~1070 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
Adelphi Theatre, London
6 min walk • The Adelphi Theatre is a London West End theatre, located on the Strand in the City of Westminster. The present building is the fourth on the site.
~1050 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of George III, London
6 min walk • The statue of George III, Somerset House, formally titled George III and the River Thames, is a Grade I listed outdoor bronze sculptural group depicting King George III and Neptune or Father Thames, located in the quadrangle of Somerset House, London, England. The sculptor was John Bacon, and the statue was erected between 1778 and 1789.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bow Street Tavern?

Nearby attractions include London Film Museum, London (1 min walk), Crown Court Church, London (1 min walk), London Transport Museum, London (2 min walk), Duchess Theatre, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Bow Street Tavern by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bow Street Tavern:

Bus

Aldwych • Lines: 11, 15, 26, 341, 76, N11, N15, N199, N21, N26, N550, N551, N89 (3 min walk)
Aldwych / Drury Lane • Lines: 1, 11, 15, 168, 172, 188, 243, 26, 341, 521, 59, 68, 76, 91, N1, N11, N15, N171, N199, N21, N26, N550, N551, N68, N89, N91, X68 (4 min walk)

Metro

Covent Garden • Lines: Piccadilly (4 min walk)
Leicester Square • Lines: Northern, Piccadilly (8 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (10 min walk)
City Thameslink (20 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (11 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (12 min walk)