Originally licensed in 1683 as the Dolphin, the current building dates from 1900 and is Grade II-listed; the name was changed to Nellie Dean of Soho in 1967. The pub now offers three cask ales and reasonably priced food, very largely pies & hotdogs. The upstairs room is now set for tables and dining, and can be hired for functions. The pub can become very crowded of a weekday evening and customers may spill out onto the pavement. Note that the toilets are down a quite narrow flight of stairs. Very handy for the Elizabeth Line, and the nearby Pizza Express jazz club.