Fitzrovia was once a creative hub, and The Blue Posts was a favourite of writers, artists, and bohemians. It’s said that George Orwell drank here, though he probably grumbled about the state of the world while doing so.
The area was also home to the BBC’s original Broadcasting House, so you might have once shared a bar rail with a newsreader or a radio producer. The pub’s resilience is a testament to its understated charm; it doesn’t court fame, but it attracts character.
Around the Blue Posts – London Drinker
Fun fact: the building’s narrow layout was designed to maximise space on a street that was originally a coaching route. You can still feel that old-world geometry in the snug back room, which feels like a private carriage.
Cultural Connections: From Dickens to Drinks
Charles Dickens once wrote about a pub called The Blue Posts, and while his was a different location, the spirit is the same. It’s a pub that understands the value of in-between spaces; the places where life happens off the main stage.
Today, you’ll find a similar crowd: journalists unwinding, academics debating, and creative types staring at their notebooks. It’s a quiet echo of the area’s intellectual past, without any of the smugness.
If you’re a fan of Peaky Blinders or old London crime dramas, this pub has a similar vibe. It feels like the kind of place where a secret deal might be struck, but mostly over a plate of bangers and mash.
