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Ha ha! No, he was running it on 22-May when I was there, but at that time he was keeping his "superhero" identity secret, so I was having a sly dig. I think he's been running it for the better part of 2008. Glad he's finally come out of the closet (so to speak!).
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I haven't visited the place yet, but I see from CAMRA literature that it's now managed by Jeff Bell, alias 'Stonch', lately of this parish. From the remarks below, I surmise that he took over between 28 May and 24 June!
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A little gem of a pub. Excellent Timothy Taylor Landord. Run by someone who really knows his beer
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Nice little pub on a side street in Clerkenwell. The pub has been slightly refurbised (for the better) since the photo, and the bar staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. They had Landlord and Young's Ordinary on when I was there last week. While the landlord is a spirits man and knows nothing about good beer personally, he keeps an excellent pint.
Worth a look in if you're crowded out of the Jerusalem or the Crown.
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Been here a couple of times recently for Sunday lunch and the food is amazing - possibly the best tasting roast beef in a pub for miles around.....
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This is quite local to where i work and i go here quite a lot.
freindly staff, fantastic food (the chips are wonderful and the burger so big i can't finish it) and, maybe not the cheapest bar in london but not ridiculous.
It can get quite full as it's only tiny but the road is quite quiet so its nice to stand outside when it's sunny.
i would recommend this for a quiet night out with a couple of friends, not the best place for a big evening as there's not so much space!
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Visited last night for the first time in ages.
The pub was dominated by a large fat bloke and his mate drinking both quaffing some kind of spirit and mixer, parading around being fat and filling up the small space. Avoiding catching their eye was a challenge for the most stoney faced patron. Good job then that myself, my girlfriend, some soul destroyers sharing a bottle of wine and a guy in a suit with a japanese business colleague in tow were the only other people in the place. The only people, that is, excluding the two black-uniformed barmaids who were clearly in it for the shits and giggles, having a laugh, pouring drinks badly and shouting at each other. The music was like something you hear in a lift. The menu looked uninspired and overpriced. The back enclosed courtyard dining area looked dank and unappealing.
I didn't like it here - can you tell? Won't bore you with the beer selection, most people don't seem to care.
Oh actually I can't resist, it was Bombardier and something else rubbish on hand pump and a standard set of Guinness/Carling/Cider keg taps with the surprise addition of Pilsner Urquell (which I would bet my bottom quid is rank in here).
Can you tell I didn't like it?
5/10. Could be very nice but lacks atmosphere.
anonymous - 5 Apr 2006 11:40 |
Really good food, tiny pub. Especially when you consider that only the front 1/4 is really anything like a pub.
Nice traditional look, though.
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The food here is exceptional, if it's available when you visit I highly recommend the smoked haddock omelette.
Staff are friendly.
It's not huge so get in early for lunch.
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good food. Not a pub more a restaurant in a pub skin.
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KWOLITY food in this place.
Top notch grub.
Really small inside but I like the make shift conservatory out the back even if it does get a little damp when it's wet.
Wouldn't really call it a "pub" though.
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I've really enjoyed The Gunmakers the couple of times I've been recently. It manages that rare fusion of an old fashioned pub atmosphere with the more modern themes of excellent service and contemporary home cooked food. The rear area is the perfect place to have a relaxed boozy meal, the sociable front bar spills out onto the street on busy sunny evenings. I would highly recommend a vist and the fish & chips!
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What a wonderful little boozer. Good selection of beers but only one cider available - the new fangled Irish Magners. Very smokey and the seats could do with re-springing but somehow it all adds to the charm. Didn't go as far as ordering food from the excellent looking menu but did have some "Salty Dog" thai sweet chilli crisps which were terrific.
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I used to go to the Gunmakers on a Sunday lunchtime in the early 1980's. In those days there was complimentary seafood and extra salty roast potatos to make you drink more of the excellent beer. It was great - does anyone know if this is still the case?
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lovely little pub with friendly staff and cosy atmosphere. Food not quite as good as it should be for the price.
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The Gunmaker is such a London gem I'm almost loathe to review it in case it gets too popular. It's atmospheric with real charm and tangible history, reflecting the diversity of the Clerkenwell area. Laid back clientele, truly friendly staff and great modern British food have meant it's become my London boozer of choice. Just don't tell anyone else about it.
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This place is a great find. A small friendly, laid-back pub that offers quality staple pub fare and a few surprises from a daily changing menu. Bright, intimate seating area at the rear.
Keith C - 20 Jul 2004 11:26 |
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