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The Salisbury

The Salisbury is a historic Victorian pub in Covent Garden, London, built in 1899 and operated as part of Greene King's pub estate.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

The Salisbury is a historic pub in Covent Garden, London, built in 1899. It is known for its Victorian decor with art nouveau features, and has been a celebrity hangout since the 1960s. Today it operates as a family-friendly and dog-friendly pub with a small beer garden, serving classic pub food and drinks from a unique horse shoe-shaped bar. It is part of Greene King, the UK's leading pub retailer and brewer.

History

The Salisbury was built in 1899 in Covent Garden, London. It has been a famous celebrity hangout since the 1960s, with past customers including Roger Moore, Peter O'Toole, and Marianne Faithfull. It is allegedly the location of Liz Taylor's second engagement to Richard Burton. The pub is famed for its Victorian decor, with art nouveau features throughout. Today, it is a family-friendly, dog-friendly pub with a small beer garden, and is part of Greene King, which operates over 2,700 pubs, restaurants, and hotels across the UK.

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