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Highly recommended with excellent barstaff. Extremely reasonably priced too and beer well kept. About 50p a pint cheaper than most other central London pubs - almost £1 cheaper than the Oxford Arms in Camden... Good atmosphere and well run. It gets busy for a reason.
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I'd never been in this pub near my work and decided to drop in this lunchtime for a much needed swift reviver after last minute Xmas shopping. It was very busy (Friday lunchtime - standing room only) but despite that I was served immediately with an excellent pint of Robinsons Mr Scrooge. Others on offer were Brains Party Popper and Theakstons Old Peculier. What a wonderful change from the usual offerings.
Nothing special about the decor - I agree with much of what has been said already. And yes, the barman might just have been Icelandic, but who knows!
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Awful place. Small, pokey and rammed. Last time I was there I waited over 15 mins to be served - gave up in the end and went somewhere else - won't be back.
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went in this evening , wasnt expecting much as the place was packed , but so i was told by a very friendly barman this was quiet ho hum , couple of real ale pumps didnt see what though as was miles away from them , a outstanding array of fizzy water which i tried , the fosters was nice , didnt try the toilets or the food but was ok for a pint , the football was on and was a good atmosphere but loud n packed
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Reasonable for a swift pint but no character. Conversely, nothing to get really angry about. For the better read out there, this is suspected of being one of the pubs that was a principle inspiration for The Midnight Bell public house in Patrick Hamilton's classic novel Twenty Thousand Streets Under The Sky.
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Seemed ok, a reasonable place for an ale and propper stools at the bar. Not a bad bet if you're in the area but nothing special.
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Bad conversion or not, SilkTork's comments are valid. Unpretentious place that is adequate for a pint or two. Nothing special but nothing offensive either. Was watching the FA Cup there on Saturday but we were kicked out afterwards due to it apparently not opening on a weekend normally due to lack of custom. Very odd but I know a few other pubs do this in the area.
Sorry to hear about Ye Olde Surgeon. That was a good pub, although can't comment on what it's been turned into.
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I have news for Mr Silk Tork (see below). This is not a home converted into a pub: rather, it is a decent and much-missed pub converted into a dull and soulless bar. A great favourite on the 1990s Fitzrovia drinking scene, but alas no more. I would go so far as to say this is the worst pub refurbishment ever apart from the absolute desecration which turned Ye Olde Surgeon in Tottenham Court Road just round the corner into the Pint Pot.
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Went with friends for a few drinks here after work last night and was pretty impressed. Quite comfortable, cheap beer and efficient bar staff. Wouldn't go out of my way to visit it, but it's definitely where I'd head for if I was in the area and fancied a drink.
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Homely local in the mainly residential part of Fitzrovia near Warren Street tube. Cricket on two screens and Capital Radio on the speakers. Lots of assorted seating going quite deep into what appears to be a converted home. London Pride and Landlord in good condition. Nothing special, but an honest, unpretentious pub.
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Had the nicest chicken caesar salad here at lunchtime - reasonable prices..Not bad in general
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If you like reasonably priced beer and watching sports, this pub is great. Nicely furnished and decorated, two good sized screens, friendly staff, near to the tube - all things considered, the best place I've found recently (and this area is otherwise rubbish for pubs). The only drawback is that it's not open on Sundays, when I'd really like to go watch footy there sometimes.
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Proper small London boozer ....
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Quality bar staff, well priced drinks and a big screen. Underrated.
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Didn't stop for a drink, it was rammed with rugger-buggers watching the big-screen sport and has one very, very busy girl behind the bar.
Not complaining, just saying it wasn't my sort of place.
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Lovely Columbian Girl, her name jessica! I've never seen girl like that! I'll be there every nite! I think I'have crushed on her!
paolo - 27 Jan 2004 19:24 |
Lovely pub, authentic looking, and decent music played softly enough to have a conversation over. £1.50 on selected drinks on Weds, which is nice.
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Best pub ever! Have had some amazing nights there. The friendliest staff I´ve ever met :o)
tinna - 25 Jun 2003 11:56 |
It's alright. A few dodgy Scandinavians, some lethal cocktails and it's close enough to fall onto (not under) the tube.
andrew - 24 Jun 2003 13:38 |
Great pub! I go there almost every day...relaxing atmosphere and extremely friendly staff...most of them Icelandic!
Anita - 24 Jun 2003 13:31 |
I love this place lots of Icelanders hang out there !!! :)
Henny - 23 Jun 2003 23:46 |
Nice pub. Was there on a Friday night. It was not too busy and it was very easy to get served. Staff were friendly and happy to have a quick chat.
Alistair - 24 Mar 2003 09:27 |
very pleasant Icelandic barmaid
andy - 21 Mar 2003 15:37 |
Mostly media and sales people who work nearby. They tend to move on later though.
Owen - 21 Jan 2003 17:38 |
Conveniently located almost next to McDonalds. Tables outside in summer
barney - 17 Jan 2003 15:52 |
