The Three Tuns toils with the mind with cosy, classic cool.

The Venue
At the foot of Oxford Street, approaching Marble Arch, the Three Tuns makes a perfect ending for the end of the shopping miles covered to this point. It's hidden behind rows of stonewall offices but inside is awash with a sense of history.

Tradition is prevalent from the moment you step in; the walls are a rich, weathered brown and in the red and orange lamplight the pub feels like a heated winter cabin. With all of the leather of the bottle green and burgundy buttoned benches and the multiple original fireplaces, The Three Tuns is definitely best appreciated when the cold starts to settle. There is a large bar area accessible by two doorways, which is accompanied by two smaller areas of seating - the Royal Savoy Room and a mysteriously unnamed abode. The bar sparkles with hanging glass tankards and keeps up the ode to the old fashioned with a grand clock and bell.

The Atmosphere
The Three Tuns has an aura of the working man done good about it. Suits are prevalent but not stuffy, locals mix with tourists and the welcome is a warm one. The waxy red ceiling and orange lamps help the atmosphere but the people that fill it are an equal positive. The staff are friendly and there are often events and birthdays keeping up the buzz. During the day, the pub is emptier but company can be found in the darting flames from the fires.

The Food
Traditional British dishes of gammon and egg and pie of the day are matched with some more interesting meals with origins further afield than the mighty Brit dish. Falafel burger comes served with chips and BBQ sauce (6.75) and there’s grilled wild Alaskan salmon, served with new potatoes and salad.

The Drink
The Three Tuns stocks a good range of whiskeys behind the bar and although they're fairly commercial brands, the option of six or seven to choose from is welcome. The wine range is fairly small, with a handful of each colour available by the glass or bottle.

Lagers on tap include Becks Vier, Fosters, Kronenbourg, Stella and Staropramen. There’s a large call for ales and, in response, there is Greene King IPA, London Pride, Bombardier and the repugnant presence of Morrissey Fox gimmick ale.

The Last Word
The Three Tuns has all the charm and appeal of a classic old time pub.

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