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Went in here on a nice summers afternoon and had a pleasant experience. Was fairly quiet due to the time (4pm-ish) but I would imagine that it gets much busier at peak times. The beer was good, with a few decent ales on tap and was nice to sit outside by the river.
Not the best pub you'll ever visit, but I can think of a lot that are much much worse.
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Ah well, as a newbie to this site, this is my first Fullers' review. And of the regular local (meaning wot you see a lot of in London - inc Shepherd Neame) brewers, is probably my favourite. So with that admission out of the way...
A decent sized pub under the rail bridge and on the river behind Cannon Street Station. Have not eaten here, but I notice the menu (which always sounds good) has the day's date on it, so presumably changes regularly (?). Or else its just to make the place sound pretty gastro-y.
Th usual range of Fullers' brews on + additionally - which I haven't seen anywhere - their IPA. So I duly had 3 pints' worth. It is a classic IPA - extra hoppy, so extra bitter in taste - well worth a try if you like that in a beer. Pretty well kept too.
Staff were attentive, and no problems getting served. Lunchtime crowd generally office workers, and not quite as dingy as the 'underneath the arches' position might make you think. A decent Fullers house.
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Reasonable, but unremarkable Fullers pub by the river under Cannon Street arches. Lacking in atmosphere early yesterday evening, even allowing for the fact that it was a Monday.
London Pride was on good form at £ 2.80p.
Probably better in summer when you can sit outside and watch the river, which of course you cant do on a cold January dark evening
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My boss tim is a Banker
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nothing stand outish about this pub , real ales freezing cold - as with so many Fullers pubs. Didnt try the food but its odd that if the cheeses/meats/pies are as enticing as they sound then surely Fullers would be singing the artisan origins from the wood beam rafters - so i suppose the grub actually comes from a generic catering supplier and subjected to a criminal price mark up.... A quiet pint is impossible as music blasts into every corner no matter how many punters there are. Disappointing.
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A decent, busy pub with 5 Fuller's cask ales available on my recent visit. As well as the outside seating balcony, there is a conservatory (located directly under the railway bridge over the river) with views along the Thames.
Did not try the food although looking at the menu, would probably not have been my type of thing as I prefer straightforward, English bar meals!
Convenient for the station and worth a visit. Think average cask ale price was £2.80 per pint.
alexw - 29 Jun 2007 18:48 |
A great pub which I, following my first visit, naively thought didn't get busy on Friday nights. Wrong. It was absolutely heaving last week! The outside area is nice in the summer with good views across the Thames, and the cavernous interior has plenty of space for sitting or standing later on. The "pool balcony" is an excellent idea, with 2 decent tables (albeit at £1.30 a play!). The only downside, as below, was being hurried along to drink up as soon as the clock chimed 11. I know bar staff want to get home but please chill a bit and everyone will be happier.
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Lovely riverside pub, with a pool tables, has most of fullers real ales, staff were really nice, only problem is at 11.03 we were being pushed out the door!!!
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Always enjoy my visits here. A nice riverside pub with plenty of seats to look out over England's greatest river. Fullers's ales plus HSB. HSB was excellent and went down a real treat. If you can find it go there.
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Visited this pub for the first time last week and was very pleasantly surprised. This is the first pub I have ever been in where they serve beer at the table and believe me, I've been in a few!! Didn't sample the food, but it looked and smelt delicious. Fantastic views over the River Thames too. I also liked the fact that they have a decent no smoking area.
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Tucked down a side street under Cannon Street station, it is not that obvious for many to find. Just that there a lot of 'locals' who do refrequent. Mainly of the City trader types from Euronext etc.
Normally have most of the Fullers range, which tend to be in good condition. Had an excellent pint of Gales Festival mild. followed by another...
Food (helpful for prelonger visit) is of the cavery style. But still pretty good.
Has pool table tucked upstairs and reasonable non-somking space. Outside can be more fun, as well as to watch the next door recycling station in action.
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Large pub underneath a railway bridge - typical range of Fullers' beers, which I found in excellent condition. I'd guess the beer garden with riverside views comes into its own in the summer.
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Visited last night - first pint of ESB was OK, then it all went down hill. ESB went very cloudy and the happy holiday bar staff continued to sell it. What happened to quality control ?
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Visited in my holilday last week. Excellent pint of Pride , great location with lovely views over the Thames.
Very helpful staff as well, I think first time in all my England holidays they served me a beer at the table !!
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This pub has always been a favourite of mine since I worked nearby. Now retired, I meet my best friend for a monthly lunch. Nice refurbishment and the change in menu has grown on us. Mind you, we still remember fondly Tony's huge plates of chilli and rice for £3.50 - happy days! Fullers pub with the whole range on offer which are always well kept. Very nice manager who's been there ages and the view of the river is matchless!
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unusual location under a bridge and grat river views.quite a large pub.good beer but weired opening hours best to phone first if your making a special journey.
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Haven't been since the refurb, but this has always been a reasonable option for an after work bevvy. Nice views over the river from the conservatory area.
anonymous - 26 May 2006 15:48 |
£2.60 pint of Pride served at it's best by very friendly and welcoming staff in a very clean pub. well worth a visit and with great views over the thames
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Nice pub underneath Cannon St. railwy bridge.Sit in the conservatory and watch the boats go up and down. Pride first class
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Good place to go for that all-important after work drink. Nice location, good selection of beers and a layout that lets you talk to your friends but still carries a lively atmosphere.
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The first time visted the Banker was a couple of years ago. Back then, I thought it was a good pub - decent beer in an excellent (and unique) location. The only flaw was it closing at 8 pm! I went there again last night with friends and am pleased to report that it stayed open till late, making it an excellent venue to hole up in for the evening. The outside terrace is also blessed with some fearsome heaters. Goodness knows how much energy they were consuming, but I was quite happily sitting outside in shirtsleeves after 9 o'clock. In October.
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Fantastic view of the thames, ESB on tap, and wasn't crowded by a pack of bankers. Not common in the city.
RJK - 8 Nov 2004 20:13 |
This is a pub worth hunting down if you're at this end of the city. It is split nicely across three floors, the larger first floor being the main bar and food area, accessible in a wheelchair. The second floor consists of riverside seating set within the arches of the Cannon Street railway bridge, overhanging a couple of feet over the water's edge. The third is a smoky vice den of pool players overlooking the main bar area below.
The food is no-nonsense and home-cooked, a rarity these days, served from large dishes kept very warm under heat lamps. I heartily recommend it; and the beer, as you would expect from a Cask Marque accredited Fullers pub, is just what the doctor ordered.
Great for a hearty pint & grub at lunchtime.
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Outside terrace looking towards Southwark bridge is good, beers pretty reasonable, Pride on tap and the like. Worth a look just because it's right under Cannon St station and part of the inside looks out under the bridge. Dead after 8 though.
Dan - 29 Sep 2004 12:43 |
Brilliant terrace overlooking the river and possibly the best London Pride at this end of the City. Food looks a bit dodgy as it comes from under heat lamps behind one of those nasty glass counters .
Mr Lash - 24 Sep 2004 14:25 |
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