# Tom Cribb

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Tom Cribb is a historic pub in the City of Westminster, named for bare-knuckle boxing champion Tom Cribb. The building dates from the Regency era.

Born in the West Country in 1781, Cribb moved to London at thirteen and began boxing in 1805. He became world champion in 1810.

After boxing, Cribb ran the Union Arms on this corner, connecting the pub directly with London’s prize-fighting history. The pub adopted his name in 1960.

Inside, boxing pictures and memorabilia sit beside wooden panelling, hanging baskets, and intricate ironwork from the pub’s traditional interior. A blue plaque marks Cribb’s former home and boxing achievements.

Its position in Theatreland links this historic setting with the pubs and theatres of central London. The corner carries his name through the pub.

Cribb’s story reflects a London where public entertainment included bare-knuckle contests and fashionable visits to Vauxhall Gardens. The pub preserves that connection through its name, interior details, and boxing displays.

Tom Cribb also connects the building with London’s early nineteenth-century social history. His life here brings together sport, hospitality, and the changing character of Westminster.

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