In the years before and after WWII, the Fitzroy was a hangout of literary giants like George Orwell and Dylan Thomas and the sculptor Jacob Epstein. Since its thorough renovation, it no longer feels like the rough-around-the-edges boozer that it once was. It’s still part of the popular Sam Smith’s chain, though, which means cut-rate ales and specialist beers.
Fitzroy Tavern
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