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Had to try the Hobgoblin, I suppose, but there weasn't much choice. Pleaseant enough place to spend a little time if waiting for a train at Marylebone, but nothing special.
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Went here yesterday lunchtime looking forward to a decent pint of ale (isn't that what Hobgoblin pubs are meant to be about?). Three of the four pumps had their badges turned around, the only one not turned around was the Hobgoblin, so I asked for a pint. The barman started to fill a glass, looked doubtful and then said 'Hobgoblin's off'. I asked why they didn't have any beer on and the response was a shrug of the shoulders and 'it happens sometimes'. This would be a poor show in most pubs but in an alleged REAL ALE PUB this simply ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH.
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alright; but (and i know other people who take the same view) whilst the beer is still alright, it (especially the hobgoblin) is by no means as well kept as it used to be.
was once a very good pub, now only reasonable
mps77 - 13 Aug 2007 13:35 |
Came back a couple of weeks ago and tried the Thai food. Was gorgeous.
All beers were available, and the staff were still friendly. People were sitting outside in the sun - what better way to spend an afternoon eh!
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The strange arrangement for Thai food is, well, strange. An almost utopic fusion of real ale and takeaway - all in a pub. Brave, and it almost works too! Well worth a plate of noodles and a few beers, give - give ti a try!
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Spacious bar but still felt cosy - cool tables too! Good range of beers, friendly staff and the Thai food was good value and tasty.
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Good beer, good staff, and really great-value food if you like Thai. Gets a bit crowded upstairs but there's more space in the basement.
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Wonderful little pub - found by accident last Saturday. Friendly bar staff, food looked excellent and very well priced, couldn't fault at all. AND they serve hoegarrden (all be it at £4 a pint, but worth it). Ladies toilet looked like it had been refurbed recently.
Will definatly be using next time I am in the area.
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A very good pub, friendly and near the station, food good. Only fault toilets in need of refurb.
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Kaleidoscope Club meet here once a month. Nice friendly pub, and street-side sitting for summer evenings. Good, reasonably priced food.
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Quite a nice pub. The service has been pretty good and the staff friendly when I've been there. It's not the biggest pub which adds to a somewhat 'cosy' atmosphere inside. Not a bad place to head to if you're in the area.
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Associating one's brewery (Wychwood) to this pub would seem to be a business liability. 4/10.
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Nice little pub which has a bit of charm, not bad at all for a quick few.
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A friend of mine used to work in here. Apparently Noel Gallagher is in here from time to time. Always seemed quite pleasant.
anonymous - 3 Jan 2006 12:49 |
Had half a pint of "Brakspear" special bitter last night. Pub not too bad but absolutely heaving with customers. Also note that there were no Wychwood beers on tap despite the signage outside the pub stating there was.
5/10.
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Not bad for thai food, the beer wasn't much to write home about and the place needs shutting and cleaning. Very relaxed though.
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Despite having dirty glasses, dusty beertaps and a carpet that Steptoe and Son would wince at, this is a great local even if the landlord looks like an overgrown student. Highly recommended.
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This once fantastic pub has declined steadily over a five year period. The food is not a patch on how it used to be at the turn of the century, the beer is lousy and often tastes like it has gone off and the bar is often shabby. Still a friendly spot however.
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Coming from Ireland I was reluctant to taste the black stuff but I was nicely suprised with all the beers in good order, great atmosphere, excellent service and lovely Thai food. Definitely one to recommend when you are in the Baker St, Maylebone area
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Another pub I frequent for a swifty after work, 3 handpumps with Wychwood and guest ales available, when it is on I always go for the Hobgoblin ale as it is marvellous, the pub is usually busy and does Thai food and sometimes has Jazz downstairs. Its only downfall is that it is not big enough!!
Ginja - 17 May 2005 18:16 |
Some of best Thai food I've tasted. Downstairs seems to have plenty of seats
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One of the very best pubs in London. Great beers, excellent staff, lovely landlady, fun atmosphere. Can get really busy on a Friday night, but in a good way.
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Thanks to all at the Hobgoblin for their hospitality last weekend. We held a private function in the cellar bar, which proved an excellent venue for our purpose. The service was great and the Thai food was excellent. Thanks again.
Kate Baines - 6 Sep 2004 17:19 |
Nice neighborhood pub, off the beaten path from Baker St. Has good Thai food. Has 3 Cask ales on at all times. One is always Hobgoblin from the Wychwood Brewery. You can have pint and a conversation here. Has outside seating as well
Andrew - 30 Jul 2004 04:09 |
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