The licence dates from c1780 as the Black Horse; rebuilt in 1898 and renamed the Buckingham in 1901. An ever-popular (listed in every Good Beer Guide to date) and welcoming late Victorian Young’s pub where 2009 refurbishments have retained the etched glass mirrors behind the fine curving bar and added attractive stained glass screens. Background music is normally quiet and the main bar TV is silent except by request. The alley bar was formerly used by servants to avoid observation. Regular clientele includes local workers, military musicians, civil servants and MPs. Quiz night first Monday of the month. Winner of a CAMRA Golden Award in 2021.