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This is a pretty decent pub that hasn’t changed much, if at all, since I knew it well in the 90s. The pictures on the wall testify to the theatreland pedigree of the area. They had Adnam’s bitter, Pride and Sharp’s Doom Bar on, and the Doom Bar tasted excellent – at £2.93 a pint. Fairly reasonably priced bar snacks on offer as well.
There is nothing very modern about this pub – no sofas or high stools/tables. This is a decent pub, in an area where decent pubs are not thick on the ground
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Perfectly reasonable Covent Garden pub, less crowded than most. Three real ales, including a reasonable pint of The Rev. James (a rare excursion for Brains in London?).
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I used to go here a few years back when there was an eccentric landlord who was keen on slapping (female) customers on the behind.There used to be lots of women in there but when I visited recently it was full of theatrical men and a bit off-putting.
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Nice little spot to go for a drink, even better if you a seat outside. Nothing about it makes it stand out but equally nothing to put you off from visiting.
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Had great weather for early April and sat outside with a pint of Guinness to watch the world go by. Great stop for a walk from the Museum to Trafalgar. Very interesting area. Nice atmosphere inside, but barmaid was a little "distant" and even in an empty bar I had to call her over for service at the bar. Nice spot, I'd give it a second go for sure.
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Good pint of Charles Wells Bombardier and it was even possible to find a seat late on a Saturday night even though it was busy. Has a pleasant atmosphere and wouldn't hesitate to return.
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A comfortable, solid and genuine pub with a cosy theatrical feel. Two genuine fireplaces, oodles of wood paneling, illuminated glass cabinets, a stained glass sky-light at the rear, and three cask ales: Pride, 6 Nations and Saracen. Soft background music. Nice. It doesn't say so, but the menu and beer range was typical T&J Bernard.
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This WAS a great pub..good atmos, good tunes, good food!! UNTIL a few months ago.
The cool eceltic juke box has now gone!
The easy casual 'order food at the bar' service has gone (you now have inappropriate waiter service)
and the menu had changed for the worse.
Very dissapointed. used to go there 2-3 times a week. have never been back since it changed.
anonymous - 24 Oct 2005 15:31 |
Great pub. One of the few in the West End that has the feel of a real local. Always has interesting guest beers though the pints can be a bit on the short side. Fantastic juke box with an eclectic range.
anonymous - 18 Jul 2005 22:55 |
Have been their twice, first time was a Saturday and it was lovely, second time was last night (St Patrick's Day) and it was full of hideous Americans discussing how they love being 'Irish'.
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What a nice boozer (bit like me!). Popped in on the off chance on a walk in the area and was suitably impressed. Will visit again.
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used to drink there (over 4 years) - friendly staff and customers but expensive and it had a problem with pesky little fruit-flies.
rocky - 18 Aug 2004 13:33 |
Love this place. Very theatrical and has a lovely and very welcome open fire at the back in winter. Great stuff.Pretty good food too.
anonymous - 14 Jan 2004 19:07 |
Pleasant pub, nicely hidden away. 2 real ales plus a guest beer which last night was Old Hooky.
Darren in the City - 30 Oct 2003 09:08 |
Great pub. Good food Good beer Great location/atmosphere. If you see Twiggy(works on flower stall outside) buy him a pint of cider and he'll tell you about Harris!
arturo_morales - 19 Mar 2003 15:18 |
