Covent Garden in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Nags Head

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

1. The Nags Head Marker

Inscription.
A Public House called The Nags Head has occupied this spot since 1670. The current grade II listed building was rebuilt in 1900. McMullen & Sons Ltd, the Independent Hertfordshire Brewers purchased The Nags Head in 1927 for the then princely sum of £7,525. Traditional McMullen ales are still brewed in Hertfordshire at the original brewery using local malt and whole hops.

upstairs @ the nags
Opened 2015

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1670.

Location. 51° 30.773′ N, 0° 7.422′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Covent Garden. It is at the intersection of James Street and Floral Street, on the right when traveling north on James Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 James Street, City of Westminster, England WC2E 8RF, 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,

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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: The White Lion (a few steps from this marker); Lionel Lukin (1742-1834) (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen’s Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Picasso’s Le Tricorne (within shouting distance of this marker); Admiral Edward Russell (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); National Sporting Club (about 90 meters away); Dame Margot Fonteyn (about 90 meters away); John Jacob Holtzapffel (1768-1835) (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . Nag’s Head, Covent Garden (McMullen). Excerpt:

Located right at the heart of London’s Covent Garden, opposite the London Underground tube, the Nag’s has been a McMullen pub since 1927. A public house called The Nag’s Head has occupied 10 James Street since at least the 1670s. The current building is an example of Neo-Jacobean pub architecture (P. E. Pilditch) and was erected in 1900 being
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

2. The Nags Head Marker - wide view
one of the 30 plus listed buildings in the Covent Garden area.

(Submitted on April 7, 2026.)

The Nags Head and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

3. The Nags Head and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.