The Chandos

A Victorian corner pub beside the London Coliseum, the Bull's Head until 1891 and topped by a carved cooper working on his balcony. The ground-floor bar is carved with the names of Fijian troops from the First World War; the upstairs Opera Room lounge takes its name from the English National Opera next door. Pub classics and lighter dishes in the kitchen, Samuel Smith's beers throughout with cask Old Brewery Bitter from oak casks in the cellar, four house wines and spirits. Bars and dining areas available for parties and private hire; darts packages from £19.95 a head. Pub: Monday to Thursday 12pm-11pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm-11:30pm, Sunday 12pm-10:30pm. Food: Sunday to Wednesday 12pm-9pm, Thursday to Saturday 12pm-10pm. Tables of up to six can be booked online for 90 minutes and are held for 30 minutes; larger parties and private hire by phone.