In the bustling heart of Soho this narrow corner pub site has been licensed from 1734, with the present grade II listed building dating from 1897 to designs by architect Francis Chambers. An M&B Nicholson's outlet, this is one of Britain's Real Heritage Pubs; it is also reported to have two ghosts and the pub is featured in the Ghost Pubs website. An elaborate mosaic depicts dogs and ducks; the pub name possibly derives from the old-time "sport" of setting dogs on ducks with pinioned wings and timing how long it took for the dogs to catch them. The loser paid for the drinks! Wonderful advertising mirrors adorn the walls and original light fixtures and marvellous tilework complement the interior. The pub is small and so popular, especially with media people, that it is not just smokers who have to drink outside. The bar has been extended towards the main Frith St door. The pub gained fame just before the Coronation in May 2023, when the Prince & Princess of Wales visited to hear how the pub was preparing for the Coronation weekend, and to meet pub staff and representatives from other hospitality businesses in the area. Prince William was filmed behind the bar pulling a pint of Kingmaker pale ale, a special Coronation brew. Food options include takeaway and delivery as well as eating in the pub.