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	VICTORIA	LONDON W2 2NH	10a Strathearn Place
	Situated on the corner of a terrace of smart cream painted houses, the Victoria may seem a little bland. However, once inside, there's plenty of interest. The back wall of the single bar has wonderful mirrors built into hardwood surrounds. Unusually they are coloured and have an intricate fleur-de-lys pattern. A clock high up behind the counter is dated 1864. Below this is an inscription bearing the name of the makers of the fine hardwood stillion. Opposite, at dado level, are smoke brown prints of British Army regiments.There's an etched window with Royal motto.	Along the wall, hand coloured prints show scenes from 18th century London, and above them some curious tiles. Contrasting fireplaces, at opposite ends of the bar, suggest it was divided in two. But which was the upmarket one? A framed copy of the Sun (not the tabloid!) dated 28th June 1838, gives an account of the coronation of the young Queen. Behind the pub, beautiful Hyde Park Garden Mews, once home for horses and servants. Ironically, now more sought-after than the grand houses they served.
			OPEN Mon-Sat 11.00-23.00 Sun 12:00-22:30 TEL 020 7724 1191 credit cards TUBE Lancaster Gate Paddington
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