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The Coach and Horses, 29 Greek Street, Soho, London is a Grade II listed pub, notable for its association with the columnist Jeffrey Bernard, the staff of ''Private Eye'' magazine, other journalists and as a haunt for Soho personalities. Its former Landlord, Norman Balon, became famous too – in part for his self-proclaimed title of "London's rudest landlord", but also, presumably, because of his proximity to writers who document his actions and anecdotes.〔'You're Barred, You Bastards!', The Memoirs of a Soho Publican, Norman Balon with Spencer Bright, Sidgwick & Jackson, London 1991〕 The interior of the pub was recreated on stage for the biographical play about Bernard's life ''Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell''. The play was successful and Balon's memoirs followed entitled ''You're Barred, You Bastards'' (ISBN 0283997621). There has been a pub on the site since the 18th century. The current building dates from the 1850s. Norman Balon's last day at the Coach and Horses was on Monday 22 May 2006, when he officially handed over to the new owner Alastair Choat, who continues to foster the pub's unique identity as a gathering place for writers and thinkers by hosting events such as the fortnightly ''Private Eye'' lunch and a pub piano sing-along. ==Notable patrons== * Soho Pam *Jeffrey Bernard *Jackie Turner *Jan Turner *Nick Wells 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Coach and Horses, Soho」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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