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A veritable banquet of 'meh'. Not very good, though not really, really bad either.
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Handy for Camden, has Deuchers IPA, ok to watch football in, that's about it.
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Watched the Arsenal game in here last night. Supposedly had Deuchars, Bombardier and Pride but only the latter was on. Unforgivably they didn't turn the pump clips around all night. Bar staff left something to be desired too, had no clue what I was on about when I was asking for Deuchars or Erdinger (which again they didn't have despite it being on the menu).
On the whole not the worst place to watch football and maybe it was an off night but can only rate on how it was.
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This spacious, modern pub was formerly a Hogshead and is placed handily for all the usual Camden attractions. The open plan interior is a mix of stone and wooden flooring, bare brick walls, large picture windows and a mass of exposed air conditioning pipes. It sounds horrific to someone who prefers pubs that are bit more traditional but I found it all quite aesthetic and harmonious. The open plan is interrupted only by a brace of brick pillars bridged by some shelves containing various jugs urns etc. The 3 Real ales (Deuchars, Pride and Bombardier) are complemented by Westons cider on hand pump although at £3.40 this seems a bit pricey, especially given that the Deuchers was only £2.70. There is also a selection of bottled beers from around the globe. The 3 plasma screens show a variety of sports but there are signs up saying that if there is something you want to watch, just let tell the staff and they will try and accommodate you. Nice to find a place with such a flexible attitude and it is simple things like this that sort out the good from the bad. At the rear is a pool table (weekly competitions held) and there are the usual run of quiz / fruit machines as well as board games and a weekly quiz night. There is seating outside under canopies for those that wish to watch the traffic pass by. For a pub that could easily be taken as a rather soulless cavern, I found the place to be a pleasant surprise with a fresh and vibrant approach. I would certainly pay a return visit.
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very friendly staff. they warn you about dodgey people and keep an eye for all the customers. quick service. the food menu is much better now, it is all fresh. the music on a saturday night is really good and gets everyone in the mood to go out after. the manager is really nice, she is very sweet and helpful. all in all a very good night out, i would recommend it to everyone.
anonymous - 14 Jul 2007 14:13 |
Good place, friendly staff - but as tony says, you have to watch out for pickpockets. My wallet was swiped from a closed bag hanging from my chair..
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This is not the greatest of pubs, but it was nice not having to queue at the bar for ages like I had to in the bars by the lock.
The staff seemed OK and the pub had a lot of Aussies in it as the cricket final was on. The pub shut at 23:00 and there was no bell or any signal that the bar was shutting. Thankfully the management had the sense to let everyone watch the end of the cricket which didn’t finish until 23:35ish
Beer was OK and didn’t find fault with the toilets, but there are plenty of pubs in Camden, so I probably will never go in here again.
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What an amazing pub. Best one in the world. Definetly worth going. The staff are really friendly and funny. Plus students set 25% off everything mon-fri. WKD!!! Definetly go.
anonymous - 18 Apr 2007 13:22 |
Went in here last weekend for the first time since its refit and renaming. Nothing much has changed except the chairs seem slightly more comfortable and the paint job is a shade or two darker. Prices and range of beer(big brand name lagers, bugger all ales) seem identical. Still a decent enough pub if you just want somewhere to have a drink that isn't too quiet but where it is still possible to hold a conversation with your drinking buddies. Not overly pricey and can end up being a good place to settle into for the evening if you can grab a table.
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Watch your bags and possesions in this place... Seriously.
tonys - 19 Sep 2006 15:43 |
still the same problems the old hogshead had: distant staff, funny sometimes odd atmosphere (keep hold of yr bags, ladies!) and the position of the toilets means that homeless people and druggies don't have to eneter the pub to use them, so thats the toilets sloshed away into hell then.
anonymous - 8 Aug 2006 14:51 |
on a pub crawl through camden one night, we came across this pub and it is definitely the best looking pub around, BUT thats as far as it goes. The bar staff were cold, not unfriendly but didn't give a damn about customer service. Very pricey like most pubs in camden, but at least in other pubs you get service and friendly smiles. Here, you pay for the honour of drinking in this pub..
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This place changed it's name to The Earl of Camden a few months ago. Not much has changed though. I've sworn never to go here again. The staff are a bit on the cold side and were very unhelpful when their cigarette machine ate all my money, despite repeated calls it looks like I won't see that back. Had my wallet nicked in there last week and my friend had her mobile nicked the same night. All in all, not many redeeming features other than benches outside and ok (but expensive) beer. I won't be going back, ever.
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Prob the worst hogshead i'd been to, but the staff were lovely used to come say hi to me at work and i had a platinum card and got discounts on Mondays- wikked
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Didn't Hogsheads used to be micro breweries as well? Oh well, whatever, never mind. Smart, modern boozer on Parkway with a good range of lagers (although not much out of the ordinary). Atmosphere always pleasant from my experience. Prices slightly below the typical rate for the area. Music isn't bad and doesn't deafen you. No complaints at all really. Worth getting a table though as standing area can get packed.
One question though-Why is there one of those blacklight lamps in the cubicle in the gents toilets? It ruins your concentration somewhat!
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got better since christmas...music's better than before and it now shows cartoons rather than those annoying offer screens that u see in every hogshead the world over!!
nice n bright, its still a chain but its spacious and has out door seating.
anonymous - 24 May 2005 13:31 |
I'm not a great fan of this pub, but I went in the other day at lunchtime - the barman asked us what we wanted whilst on the phone, all the ales were off, the barman then forgot to charge me for my drink, the food is distinctly average and is often hilariously slow, there is no atmosphere in this cavernous onsense. The one rating is for the quality of its new pool table (at £1.20). The table footy has gone. Guess I still don't like the place!!
Owen - 26 May 2004 13:57 |
Is'nt this pub Damon Albarn's favourite pub???
anonymous - 6 Apr 2004 00:20 |
why oh why have the hogshead chain got rid of their belgian beer range. it was the only reason to go in there!
Chris - 24 Oct 2003 12:58 |
not a bad boozer if u fancy a quick pint before you head out.the women barstaff are nice and so danny the manager is cool.
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This has recently been refurbished to look even more like an All Bar One albeit it's poorer brother. The toilets are a nice size and they were in the process of being checked for cleanliness on one of my visits. Although the Hogs Head is part of the Whitbread chain used to be different as it would sell a nice collection of Belgium Beers and usually a decent real ale but their bar selection seemed to have become just another ordinary Whitbread pub but with the addition of San Miguel on draft of which was a good pint. Wednesday night is host to a Table Football competition of which we didn't enter. I am not massive on this pub, although it did get pretty busy but it is just a normal wooden floored, high ceilinged pub which hosts the same character and charm as you would expect from a house decked out purely with IKEA furniture
Doofer - 6 Aug 2003 12:55 |
it's a friendly, spaceous place, with nice food, and a nice range of drinks. I prefer it, as it's not quite as scuzzy as some of the camden places, yet it doesn't venture into the relms of trendy wine bar
novadandypowder - 14 Jan 2003 11:31 |
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