I used to be a permanent fixture in the St J in the 80s and it was gloriously seedy with sawdust on the floor etc. It was totally modernised/ruined 12 years ago but there is still a little of the atmosphere left.

I just want to say that I miss the St James Tavern a lot. I used to go there every time I was in London wich was 3-6 times a year when I was yonger. One lady who used to work at St James Tavern was called Maureen and there was also Eddie. I had a blast. A big thank you to the St James Tavern. Enjoy!

St James Tavern is full of tourists during the day and a meat market at night. It is open until 1am so you get the clubbing types in here first. Friday and Saturday nights get the busiest with all the trendies. St James Tavern is a bit on the seedy side.