The Newton Arms, 33 Newton St

The Newton Arms, 33 Newton St, WC2B 5EL

A concrete shoe box of a pub poking out from the base of a nasty looking 60s office block. Once inside you are transported back to the 1980s: there is Artex everywhere and most of the clientele look like extras out of Ashes to Ashes. In spite of the appalling architecture the place is packed with regulars who are served by friendly and efficient bar staff. Sky Sports is shown on various strategically-placed screens. Not bad at all.

Reviewed by Paul Melton, Apr 2008

Telephone: 020 7242 8797

Nearby pubs: The Ship, 12 Gate Street (180 metres), Princess Louise, 208 High Holborn (20 metres), Hercules Pillars, 18 Great Queen Street (130 metres), The White Hart, 191 Drury Lane (200 metres)

Nearest station: Holborn, Zone 1 (120 metres)