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Slightly tired, worn and unpleasent - that's applies to both the pub and the landlady! Bit harsh, but it's polite compared to the cold treatment my friends and I got when we visited. Since being taken over by the new management, it has lost all the charm that used to exist. You used to be able to look past the fragrent toilets, old paint and worn interior because it had character. Now, the character has gone and the rest remains the same.
"We show sport" they proclaim...hardly! Reluctantly flicked over to the Champions League semi-final two minutes before kick-off while the whole pub wanted the build up!
Sorry if I seem rather put out, but that is how we were treated. Food is quite good value...but that's it. Quick drink after work? Perhaps,but there are better pubs locally.
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Dropped in here when the Doric Arch was mysteriously shut - the lights were on but the doors were locked.
The pub had a selection of ales although it was a selection of brown beers from the usual suspects - Youngs, Bombardiar, Pride, Directors, Greene King IPA and Spitfire. To call it a choice would be stretching it.
No offense to anyone but if you have 6 ales and keep them to a standard why have a boring selection of 6 mass produced middling brown ales that can be bought anywhere? It makes no sense.
Pub seemed like another decent stopping point by Euston. Friendly and with a decent but no overwhelming Friday crowd.
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Not such a bad place, handy for Euston station. Nothing special, but fit for purpose.
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You know when you’ve had a few and you see a notice in a pub that you have an urge to add something to, well there’s one in the Gents of the Royal George. It helpfully informs you that “To turn off the cold water tap please pull it upwards and turn it to the left”. I keep wanting to add” Alternatively you could get a plumber in and fix the bleeding cold water tap”. It’s a shame really as this pub has improved both it’s service and it’s beer offering in the last year, following the arrival of an Antipodean guv’nor, but let’s itself down with the state of the toilets.
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Quite the most fragrant toilets I have ever had the pleasure of urinating in. Literally 100 years of the good patrons piss left to grow and nuture in to something magnificently horrific. Go on, have a smell.
Decent enough pub though - but the Erdinger tasted like bubble bath.
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I have been drinking in this pub regularly for near on 5 years and I still love the place. It is convenient for the station, has a makeover at least once a year and the staff are always a friendly bunch. Cathy and Pete also make sure there are no undesirables in the pub (which is no mean feat when you are located between Euston and Kings Cross!) Definately a pub to go to if you want to chill after work or before going on to a club..
anonymous - 23 Jul 2007 11:50 |
I really enjoy drinking in here, and it's even better since the refit. The loo's are fully functioning (ladies that is, mens i have no idea about) and the new menu is delicious. The bar staff are friendly and the management are brilliant. They have TV's in both ends of the pub so you'll never miss any major sporting event, and it's on most of the time so you can catch sports news as well.
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Good pub friendly staff quite a wide range of beers. I was here last week with my mate its the pub he goes to after work. We lost a fortune on the quiz machine but I would still go and visit again.
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This is a reasonable station pub. Plus points include having Erdinger on tap and seemingly friendly barstaff. Downsides - well the bogs aren't the nicest in the world but that's hardly shocking given the area. The pub's quite sports friendly as well - big screens on both sides but never that heaving which is another plus point. Quiz machine should you want one and one of those new style jukies (not sure how decent it is mind).
The arrows board scores points although I've yet to use it so don't know what the score is with using pub darts.
Generally it's a decent pub to meet friends off the train but there's no way you'll be coming out of your way to go here.
A safe 6 pub.
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I love this pub the staff are friendly and sooooo relaxed that the beer tastes even better. The management are two of the nicest people i have ever met Peter & Cathy have taken this pub to new hights and i hope they will carry on for many years to come. Visit here if you get a chance
anonymous - 20 Jan 2007 01:26 |
Friendly staff, excellent choice of Real Ale, food of good value 2 for £7.99.
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Been in here on many occasions on my visits to London and have never been served bad food/beer. Staff always friendly, comfortable place for a beer when waiting for trains.
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It's handy being so near the station, never eaten here but the drinks are reasonable and the atmosphere is friendly enough.
Jo984 - 28 Sep 2006 10:30 |
Pretty decent drinking place , close to the station handy for waiting for train home . Decent beer and very good food id recommend it .
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Strolled into this place early on Saturday evening, fairly busy with trendy types all supping there bitters and lagers. There was no MILD here or any other sort of dark drink so strolled straight through and headed for the Euston Flyer. A much better pub serving Fullers London Porter~exquisite.
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Not the fault of the pub, but it's always too busy and cramped in here. Beer is ok, service is prompt... definitely only a pub for a quick one after work or if you're a footy fanatic.
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Always my last port of call before I catch the train. Yes the place needs a good cleanup, although the beer seems well kept and the staff very friendly and hardworking. Have never had to hang around waiting to be served here for long, even during the weekday rush hour when the place is usually heaving. Will still keep popping in here.
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The toilets are awful, but the general condition/hygiene in the place didn't seem particularly bad. In fact, now I think about it (and perhaps rather worryingly having seen some of the other comments) we even had a fry-up in here which at the time seemed very tasty and good value! Only word of warning here is to check out the football fixtures to see which fans may be using the pub on a Saturday (ie. travelling via Euston). I've been caught out on that front here a couple of times.
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Could do with a clean up, but being close to the station attracts anyone the head of steam won't have in their pub, giving the head (now the Doric) the edge over it. There are better pubs along the Euston Road if you have the time to try them without missing your train.
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Must have come on a bad night (Monday, a few weeks back). Pretty busy but stank to high heaven and seemed less than hygienic throughout! Walked in then rapidly straight out. It can't be this bad all the time??
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The WKD is well worth the £3.08 and they always have plenty in stock which is great as I am a frequent visitor! Love the pub and love the staff, would almost call it my local!!
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This is a good boozer, I have been working in the area on and off for 5 years now and it has changed a great deal for the better. The dodgy element has been eliminated by the new managers.
Pint and shot prices are not bad for compared to other pubs in the area but bottles can be - £3.08 for a WKD Blue.
Staff are friendly and efficient, it gets busy on a Friday but they have enough people on nowadays to make the wait bearable.
The only problem is the blokes toilets - if you need a turnout I'd recommend heading to Euston station and paying the 20p so that at least you get a seat!
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Convenient sh ithole next to Euston,..discraceful bogs
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Only a pub for passing through. Cheap food but this is reflected in the quality! If your a stranger you tend not to get preference when waiting to be served! Perhaps if I said "wots gaain on?" more often they might take more notice!? When you come out of Euston Station its ideally situated across the busy road, watch out for the "spare £1 for a cup of tea 'guv" brigade as you make your way there.
Nice big TV screen which was showing the golf last time I was in. Staff a little off, but I put this down to the fact i was not local. A decent pint of Kronenburg, nevertheless.
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Ok pub which seems friendly, and sells reasonable and cheap food. A bit crowded on Friday night, but nice at the weekends.
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yep £2.88 for a Reef is disgraceful AND I didnt even get the option of a glass!
Aquabolina - 27 Oct 2004 14:27 |
£2.88 for a bottle of Reef. Enough said.
Catwasp - 12 Oct 2004 17:43 |
Decent pub right by Euston Station. Would definitely recommend it as a place to have a pint or two if you are passing through.
Stevo - 30 Sep 2004 10:40 |
I remember the Royal George as the best pub in London - because we worked right across the street. Friday's was always busy, but the crew always managed to get our pints for us.
Tom Nagahisa - 15 Sep 2004 01:23 |
The pub is nice enough, the beer is good and they show most footbal games(SKY sports).
If you have to take a shit however, the toilet is not that appealing;)
krimo - 17 Aug 2004 13:35 |
when visiting london i have always found the beer on form in this pub. but i agree with steves comments earlier try the head of steam also. found the beer fine in here
fat dog - 11 Apr 2004 20:11 |
Nice boozer but nothing to get excited about. Your better bet is to cross the street and find the Head of Steam.
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Had an enjoyable few pints in this pub while waiting for the rattler,friendly bar staff.
fred fencehead - 24 Jan 2004 00:13 |
Its small,but has a cozy and friendly atmosphere. You can't go wrong with a visit to this pub. The food is fabulous, well presented and priced. Compliments to the chef and the bar staff.
Anel - 13 Nov 2003 15:26 |
this pub has terrible service, me and two friends ,went in here on our way home, and we waited 15 mins and still didnt get served,they serve there locals,my advice is avoid unless u like waiting long periods
baz tav - 29 Oct 2003 12:45 |
very nice pub agree with laura. staff very friendly and nice atmosphere
catherine - 9 Oct 2003 23:43 |
good friendly service. food 2 for £5.99. nice clean pub. change of management and staff has helped
catherine - 9 Oct 2003 23:42 |
change of management and refurb has helped this pub to be a good one. good service and nice atmosphere
catherine - 9 Oct 2003 23:41 |
Popped in here for something to eat whil on holiday in London. Thoroughly impressed. Great food, great prices. Food was well presented, tasted lovely, very generous portion sizes and well priced. We didnt wait long, and the service was good.
Two main courses were only £5.99, which I thought was good considering 1. It was London 2. It was right beside Euston Station. Next time I'm down I'll definatley be going there.
Laura - 31 Jul 2003 01:22 |
Popped in for a quite one while waiting for a friend to arrive at euston..Reasonably quiet, tempting food menu, service was ok, beer slightly flat but drinkable, dodgy area outside ! several "crusties" looked like they wanted to start a scrap !
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Don't Drink here. The staff are generally useless and quite often there is actually no beer - which I usually consider a pre-requiste for a pub.
Miles - 19 Jun 2003 09:23 |
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