The Queen Charlotte
Mon - Thur: 12 pm - 11 pm
Fri - Sat: 12 pm - 12 am
Sun: 12 pm - 8 pm
Opening hours:
Address:
43 Goodge St, London W1T 1TA
A historic Fitzrovia corner pub returning to independent hands
This tiny pub first opened in 1767 as the Northumberland Arms, just 4 years following the creation of Charlotte Street, named after the consort Queen! Proof that the pub has been part of Fitzrovia’s story from the very start, even predating the street’s first appearance on Richard Howrwood’s map in 1799.
The brick building we know today, featuring a bottle green façade and large windows at the corner of Goodge Street and Charlotte Street, dates back to 1897. The establishment has witnessed Fitzrovia’s evolution, from a middle-class German neighbourhood (the street was then even called Charlottenstrasse!) to today’s bustling mix of office workers, students, and tourists. Taken over by BrewDog in 2018, it was with great joy that we learned it returned to independent hands in 2025. The new team has added care and charm, including hand-crafted hanging sign boards by an artisan, gleaming with a gold leaf finish. Inside, you’ll feel the love poured into the place: a single ornate bar, wooden floors, and a team ready to greet every patron with a smile.
Backing indie breweries without breaking the bank
Small but mighty, the Queen Charlotte impresses with a constantly changing beer selection and a special care for supporting small independent businesses. Step inside and an imposing beer board grabs your attention, while 15 taps pour beers from independent breweries. Not a beer fan? No problem, spirits and wines come from small producers too! At the Queen Charlotte, backing independent local businesses doesn't necessarily mean breaking the bank, as the team also boasts three casks for just £5 a pint. A rare exception in such a central location, kudos to them!
