{"id":137658,"date":"2026-07-23T09:11:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T14:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=137658"},"modified":"2026-07-23T09:11:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T14:11:40","slug":"great-british-pubs-the-coach-horses-in-soho-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=137658","title":{"rendered":"Great British Pubs\u2026 The Coach &#038; Horses in Soho, London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1545664804358300\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1545664804358300\" data-ad-slot=\"8616314829\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=137658\" rel=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=137658\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137659 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Coach-Horses-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Coach-Horses-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Coach-Horses-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Coach-Horses-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Coach-Horses-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Coach-Horses.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Exclusive Interview by Karen Beishuizen<br \/>\nPhotos courtesy of The Coach &amp; Horses <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Coach &amp; Horses is a pub in Soho, London. Originally licensed in 1724, this pub underwent its most recent reconstruction in 1889 and holds Grade II listed status. Famous for \u2018London\u2019s Rudest Landlord\u2019 Norman Balon who looked after the pub for over 60 years. The pub has the best tuck shop in town. A pint of traditional real ale, most importantly London Pride s a favorite drink. Today, the pub is a well-preserved example of 1930s pub decor, retaining features like spittoon troughs, bar backs, and wall paneling, along with some Art Deco linoleum floor tiles. As the pub explains it best: \u201cIt is a much-loved institution. The Coach is more than just a place to enjoy a drink; it\u2019s the heart of our community. For decades, we&#8217;ve been a cherished gathering spot where friendships are forged, stories are shared, and memories are made.\u201d<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: When and by who was The Coach &amp; Horses founded?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Originally licensed in 1724, this pub underwent its most recent reconstruction in 1889 and holds Grade II listed status. The name is believed to refer to horse-drawn carriages, with a historical shuttle service possibly operating from this spot to Smithfield Market, once a key departure point for coaches heading north.<\/p>\n<p>The Coach and Horses is a much-loved institution. Famous for \u2018London\u2019s Rudest Landlord\u2019 Norman Balon who looked after the pub for over 60 years. Across his reign famous journalists frequented the bar, the most noted was Jeffrey Bernard. So (in)famous was Jeffrey that a play was written about one misfortunate night he awoke in The Coach and Horses toilet to find himself alone with a bottle of vodka for company. A play that we housed earlier this year and last with Robert Bathurst in the one-man, immersive show.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: What is a fun fact about the pub not many people know?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>For one night in 2019, the former owners decided to host a nudist evening at the Coach, history that we cannot remove from Google. Every-so-often, we will receive an enquiry as to when the next nudist night is &#8211; \u201cnever\u201d, is the answer.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: Which dish on the menu is a must try for people visiting?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>We don&#8217;t have a kitchen but do have the best tuck shop in town &#8211; think scampi fries and crispy pork scratching\u2019s with your pint<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: What is a favorite drink people must try?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>A pint of traditional real ale, most importantly London Pride!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: Which famous people have visited the pub over the years?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>To many to name, and we don&#8217;t kiss and tell.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: In which series and movies has the pub appeared in?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>None, but a place for many a photoshoot &#8211; most recently was Alexander McQueen.<\/p>\n<p>Through the success and popularity of the pub we have been featured in the following;<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2022 Time Out &#8211; Best 50 pubs in London at Number 3 in 2023<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Time Out \u2013 Best 50 Pubs in London at Number 2 in 2024!<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Evening Standard \u2013 London\u2019s Best Pubs at Number 1<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 The Caterer &#8211; \u2018Soho\u2019s Coach and Horses is all about beer and banter\u2019<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 London Beer City (Will Hawkes) &#8211; \u2018Soho Pride, Wembley\u2019s Wizard and Suds in the Suburbs\u2019<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 The Standard &#8211; \u2018Times are tough, but pubs are fighting back\u2019<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Time Out \u2013 \u2018London\u2019s toughest landladies\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: I step inside the pub. What do I see? Walk me through it.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Today, the pub is a well-preserved example of 1930s pub decor, retaining features like spittoon troughs, bar backs, and wall paneling, along with some Art Deco linoleum floor tiles. In the summer of 2019, the pub\u2019s 1930s interior earned it a place in the CAMRA National Inventory. Its Historic England listing, number 1235282, was last updated in February 2020 and provides intriguing insights into the site\u2019s history<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: Why should people visit The Coach &amp; Horses in Soho?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>It is a much-loved institution. The Coach is more than just a place to enjoy a drink; it\u2019s the heart of our community. For decades, we&#8217;ve been a cherished gathering spot where friendships are forged, stories are shared, and memories are made. 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Originally licensed in 1724, this pub underwent its most recent reconstruction in 1889 and holds Grade II listed status. 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