Racing Pub

[Salselon]

Hello,

Can anyone recommend a pub in Central London that shows racing?

Meeting a friend this evening and we’d like to watch the Newbury races..

Thanks,
Andrew

[rory]

You’ve asked that before! I recommended the Royal Exchange on Sale Place (off Praed Street/Edgware Road); they will show ATR and RUK on separate screens. They also do very good doorstep sandwiches.

[Salselon]

Rory – thanks! I tried to search my old post but didn’t find it.

Off now, will let you know how it goes.

[clivex]

This one isnt far from my work and walked past it a few times…

was it good andrew?

[rory]

This one isnt far from my work and walked past it a few times…

was it good andrew?

The Royal Exchange used to be a fantastic racing pub ~ it was owned and run until about 4 years ago by Tommy and Mary Conway who bred and raced some nice horses, including Murphy’s Cardinal. There remains a portrait of his mare, Lady Swinford on the wall behind the bar (it’s not a good portrait mind!). Also behind the bar is the wonderful incription: "This establishment is dedicated to those splendid fellows who make drinking a pleasure, who reach contentment before capacity and who, whatever they drink, can take it, hold it, enjoy it, and remain gentlemen" The walls, too, feature a series caricatures from the 80’s of trainers and jockeys as well as a number of racing prints. Since Tommy and Mary sold up, the pub hasn’t changed much, but some of the character had definitely gone with their absence.

[Salselon]

Yes – very enjoyable. Small, and a throwback to Irish pubs prior to the Celtic Tiger.

The doorstep sandwiches have another person’s approval

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