Soho in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Dog and Duck
Inscription.
A Dog & Duck tavern has been on this site since at least 1734. The 18th Century pub was demolished in 1897, to be replaced by the present building.
It is thought to have one of London's most exquisite interiors of the late Victorian period. The Dog & Duck sits on the corner of Bateman Street and Frith Street. Bateman Street was formerly known as Queen Street but was renamed after Viscount Bateman of the Monmouth Estate. Frith Street was one of the earliest residential streets to be laid out in Soho. Soho was once a royal hunting ground in the days of Henry VIII. So-ho, from which the area derives its name, was a hunting call, which once echoed across the fields here. Historically, Soho seems to have been a magnet for remarkable characters such as the author George Orwell, who was a regular drinker at the Dog & Duck.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1734.
Location. 51° 30.839′ N, 0° 7.917′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Soho. It is at the intersection of Bateman Street and Frith Street, on the right when traveling west on Bateman Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Bateman Street, City of Westminster, England W1D 3AJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Nicholson (here, next to this marker); Dr. John Snow (a few steps from this marker); William Hazlitt (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Joseph Rogers (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Marx (within shouting distance of this marker); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (within shouting distance of this marker); Josiah Wedgwood (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); John Logie Baird (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Also see . . . Dog and Duck (Nicholson's). "Many famous historical figures have enjoyed the hospitality of The Dog and Duck, including John Constable, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and George Orwell. Our pub was originally built in 1734 on the site of the Duke of Monmouth's home. The present building was built in 1897, and is considered to have one of London's most exquisite interiors of the period, characterised by thousands of highly glazed tiles." (Submitted on December 20, 2017.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 654 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.


