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Poor beer (warm and on the turn) and no real reason to stay either - 'old fashioned boozer' is a term that can be applied to 50% of London's hundreds of pubs.
If you like a good pint, avoid this place - look at the 'nearby pubs' link and see what else is on offer.
This is weak.
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Busy, loud and certainly nothing special, but I'm not sure it's quite so bad as some of the reviews suggest. My pint of Bombardier was OK too (if served verging on a short measure).
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i worked here about 7 years ago and was good if any problem i would rectify it as soon as possible nd ake sure the customers new i was dealing with the problem unfortuntaly i left and it just went downhill i wished i owned it as possible goldmine and great customers just in desperate need of descent staff
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Yep, have to concur with recent comments. I've given this pub plenty of chances over the years but it wastes all its attributes of great location and attractive appearance inside & out, by serving a consistently limited range of poorly conditioned beer and displaying questionable customer service for reasons highlighted by thecellarman. Used to like to approach down the york-stoned(?)ginnel opp London Bridge Street, but unless they start serving interesting well-kept beer it won't be delaying my arrival at the Market Porter again.
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Crossed the market from the busy Market Porter pub. Wondered why it was empty..........this is because it's rubbish. Was going to order a pint of bitter than thought better as a customer was compalining about his pint of Bombardier. No effort was made by the bar staff to rectify the problem. After drinking up I returned to the much better Market Porter.
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Worked here for a short while a couple of years ago, and from what I understand not a lot has changed. The place is rude, loud, expensive and if you order the ales (DON'T by the way) which you will probably feel like sending back, most of the staff (students from guy's hospital mainly) would like to change it for you, but the wrath of the landlady just isn't worth it. I once saw her have a stand-up row with a customer because he wanted his money back for a pint that was clearly off (vinegar). Barely an evening goes by without "smells alright to me", "no-one else has complained" or occasionally "that's what it's supposed to taste like". Several people go in excited about the Bridget Jones link (her flat was upstairs in the films) but come out severely disappointed, by all means browse the market, look at the outside of the place then cross Borough high street to go to a proper pub like the George.
I honestly can only give it one out of ten, and that's for the bar staff (the students) who are nice personable types when the landlady isn't yelling at them from a stool at the end of the bar, they don't know a lot about serving beer but then it's the landlady's fault for never setting a good example.
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Has been better, I remeber not to long ago being able to get a reasonable pint of Adnams. Went in the other night for a change, beer was rubbish and the whole place smelt of the rather nasty loos.
Go to the Wheatsheaf instead.
mrse1 - 12 Dec 2007 14:33 |
Visited this place last friday, beer not the best by any means.
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Used to go a lot to this pub as I work nearby. No longer. I don't think they keep the beer in good condition and the staff are rude and aggressive. A colleague got a pint that was off, and they told him they were too busy to do anything about it, and if he didn't like it he could go elsewhere. Problem is that as it is in the middle of Borough Market it will always be full, and they don't need to try. So they don't.
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Very enjoyable place, yep it only does Adnams,so what I'm a an Adnams enthusiast.
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If this is a good range of ales then well.............. The pub is ok, and little more than that, what it does have going for it is that it is an old fashioned boozer as opposed to anything else.
The ale range is nothing copared to the other pubs in the vicinity (unless of course you only drink Adnams!)
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One of the best pubs in London. Can get a bit busy during the summer but the pub serves a good range of ales, usual lagers, good range of wines too. Does not do food.
What makes this bar great is the mixture of regulars and strangers! It's a great pub and of course any pub that plays Chaka Demus and Pliers has to be given a thumbs up!
It's pubs like these that make me miss London.
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Popped in on Friday for a pint. Pub was very busy. Not a bad range of beers/ales but not the best I have seen.
Staff seemed rude and it took a long time to get served. Also no food makes this a poor pub for such a nice area. I think it will be more beneficial when the smoking ban takes place as I left stinking of cigarettes and cigars.
anonymous - 4 Dec 2006 11:29 |
Pub is fairly small but the excellent bar staff make up for this!
Good range of beers, ales and ciders and great atmosphere. The only thing that stops this pub from getting a 10 rating is the lack of food.
anonymous - 1 Dec 2006 00:48 |
I just like the place for it's architecture.
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Poor service last night.
Went in for a couple as Southeastern Railways seemed unable to run trains.
Had no cash so got some out on the way. Ordered a pint and proffered a £20 note. Was asked if I had anything smaller (fair enough,) when I said no, the pint was whipped away placed underthe bar and Iwas informed I couldn't have it as they didn't want to use up all of there change if I was only buying a pint!
Not best pleased I went to the Wheatsheaf!
Could do better.
anonymous - 22 Nov 2006 12:38 |
Popped in for the first time last night after a couple in the Market Porter and thought it was ok. No problems with beer or staff. Perhaps this is a case of an area that is known for good boozers dragging up the quality of all those around. (Something we should not be moaning about!)
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There are worse places to retire for a pint; the two old broads behind the bar are good value. Ignore the young American women that monopolise scarce tables, use the facilities and rest up from sight seeing, yet order only tap water - for which they don’t pay.
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With so many good, wholesome pubs in the area, this place suffers even though if taken alone it's actually a very pleasant boozer.
If you're really lucky the landlady will touch your derriere....
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Disappointing last visit. Served an awful pint - OK it happens but.... Got the "smells alright to me; nobody else has complained" treatment from a bod obviously more used to VB & Carlton. Why was this ill-equipped youth left in charge of such a (previously) fine pub?
Quick retreat across the road to the Wheatsheaf (8/10) to wash away the taste of vinegar.
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One of my faves, been using this place for well over 10 years. Proper London boozer, unpretentious, good fun and friendly. The building itself is well worth a visit. A tubular pub! You can walk round in circles trying to get to the bogs. (After 10 years, I should know where they are now).
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Having just seen the Bridget Jones: Edge of Reason movie am very tempted to check this pub out
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Oh Paul dawlin.... love to have you in on a Friday! The regulars are a right eclectic bunch - they love the animated sevice they receive and special occassions are that bit more special when spent at the Globe..... it's a real regulars hot spot!! Oh and have you tried the cheese and ham toasties!!
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Ahhhhh The Globe, a fantastic little pub. Mary behind the bar pulling your pint with a knowing nod of your favourite tipple. Taking it outside to supp in the hot summer sun watching the world go by at the Borough Market. Ahhh just writing this makes me want to logoff and nip down there for a cheeky one.
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lurvely barmaids - that includes you Pat.
will it ever be the same now Dave's moved out.
anonymous - 18 Jan 2005 12:40 |
After having tried the very full and fairly anonymous Southwark Tavern nearby we happened upon this place. Well worth it - great traditional old fashioned boozer. Very cosy and highly efficient bar staff - it's quite small but they had foor people serving - excellent.
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Canadian Lost in London, found this place and all was well! (my 1st English pub!)
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When is this place open?..On my last 2 visits to London its been closed.On a Friday and a Sunday!
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great little boozer.
afraid they might have thought you under-aged at 9ins Neil.
9 inch neil - 25 Mar 2004 15:19 |
Proper London boozer, right next to the market, quality.
anonymous - 28 Feb 2004 13:23 |
I like this place. Decent beer and nice bar staff. Can get a bit packed after work sometimes but generally OK later in the night. Better than a lot of pubs in the area.
Steptoe - 14 Jan 2004 16:51 |
+ it's the pub where Bridget Jones lives above! Excellent.
JP - 13 Nov 2003 15:32 |
Quality Pub (real pub) wooden floors, friendly bar staff and music, right in the middle of borough market, loads of atmosphere especialy on a hot market day, well worth a visit, the locals make you feel welcome
Shall - 8 Aug 2003 15:41 |
£2.50 a pint of Stella. Good enough reason. Everywhere else around is more expensive. The George is £2.90 a pint. You do the maths.
Tristán - 21 Jul 2003 11:07 |
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