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what a dump.barstaff are too ignorant to do anything except chat to themselves.ive been shortchanged twice and the doorstaff are a bit touchy feely yeuch!memorable for all the wrong reasons.the smell is horrendous.
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Having newly moved residence closeby we felt that this derelict looking place needed a review.This and nearby Flying Scotsman(same owner?)are the WORST in the area.Frequented by smokestained old lags,local chavs and undeoderized brickies you can nearly see the yellowish stain float through the air like a cartoon fart.The manager.is a scruffy looking nervous type,constantly picking his nose and regularly surrenders control of the pub to whatever gangs of marauding footiethugs happen by.The barmaids are all"innit!eyebeefa!wotevah!am I bovvered?"types,beerbellies and hairy underarms.Ask for any drink more complicated than an alcopop and all that you recieve is a stare of complete confusion and back to doing nails,reading paper or glaring enviously at other women.You need to check your change and card bills.The lager here is very flat and will go through you faster than sunlight through glass.The food is more to die from than die for.Chefs never stay long I was informed.The toilets are gobstained,smelly and definitely have swamp creatures lurking.The flies rule.I was also informed by an old regular lag Bernie that the owner Pat let the cellar get so bad the dreymen refused to deliver any beer and reported the place to the council.Nice.There reputedly has been a squat upstairs for ages and looking around the bar there are definitely some hairy likely types.Not the type of place to bring the inlaws then.The music is far too loud and the selection is a testament to terrible bad taste.There are far classier bars nearby.This establishment is like a very poorly managed ONeills on the Chatsworth Estate.Substandard.
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One of those pubs that probably hasn’t changed much in the last 10 or 20 years. A real locals pub that is fairly tolerant of the occasional visitor who wanders in.
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Great little pub with fast efficent staff, Young pretty dark haired girl and older dark haired man always seem to be behind the bar, they seem to work well as a team never wait longer than a couple of minutes to be served.(curious as to wether they are a couple or father/daughter team, hoping for the latter)
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Great little boozer for a cheap late night, Staff are quick and friendly (bar one White haired fella who seems to have eyesight problems i.e cant see customers waiting) Food much better than it used to be and reasonably priced.
anonymous - 28 Aug 2007 12:59 |
shabby dive but cheap
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The first O.K pub when you come out of kings x.
Even after first sight, when all the contractors appear,t!!! affer 10 no problem.say f--k of-.
very safe pub to visit,even for women,,,,(alone). Service is EXCELLENT, so long you steer cleAR OF 1 IRISH barstaff member,.dont ask!!!!!
Price is O.K.,interior is s.../have DJ,but only just.
Going some where??? go here first. Maybe you mwill stay.
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I have lived there for the past twelves months. The traffic noise is horrendous but after two gallon everything goes quiet you can hear the mice creeping about but i wouldn't have it any other way. Its the best pub in london but the pool tables been kicked to bits to get the white ball back out the pocket. The bar staff are top notch. Good craic for a heavy session Monday to Saturday. It should change its name to the pickled liver.
anonymous - 23 May 2007 12:11 |
Have had many a wonderful drunken night in this pub beer not overpriced relaxed atmosphere. Good for sitting outside in the summer watching the birds walk by.
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Real old fashioned dive! Lots of high-vis fluorescent testosterone and menace. Avoid !
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I had a drink in there last night and this is an awful place to go. Drunk builders seems the over-typical clientele.
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A good solid boozer with the added benefit of being open until 2am with no last entry Drinks are inexpensive and well served. A real mix of people - all sorts and all ages. Terrific
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I have to defend this pub, which happens to be the best local in the world.
Many many of the builders that happen to drink in there are lovely people, the staff is great and quick servers, music is normally good, and it's not overpriced.
It is a good place to go as a girl, despite what pinksarah says. I have never ever had any trouble in that place, and neither has any of my friends.
The pub grows on you.
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Bloody awful pub full of pissed-up leery builders. Definitely a no-go for girls at the very least!
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This pub is a fine spot for a drink with mates, to watch the football and play pool. Never had any hassle in this place, good mix of people and the staff are sound. Opens late as well.
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I am posting this comment in reply the the last two regarding the Dun A Ri, as a regular I think the Dun A Ri is the finest pub in London and in my many nights drinking there I cant say I've had one bad experience ! (by the way did you expect to find sober people when you visited an Irish pub on St Patricks Day?)
anonymous - 21 Apr 2005 14:32 |
absolutely horrendous
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Not a pub i would recommend to anyone. Full of very drunk men and very dodgy people. We arranged to meet here from the listings on this site and I feel obliged to warn people not to go here. Very aggro place.
Kalen - 18 Mar 2005 10:49 |
good pub i like the atmosphere
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Warm beer and cold women, what more could you ask for in a local pub!
anonymous - 1 Dec 2004 08:14 |
Yeah baby! my old local. The place gets life when all the barstaff in the area gets off work and heads off for a pint or two. Quite scruffy maybe, but has really got all the charm you want in a local!
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The place ROCKS on a Saturday night! Arrive after 11pm just as the place is starting to come alive.
Tally - 25 Oct 2004 08:09 |
The Best DJ in London - wide variety of music played on a Saturday night, something to please everyone, young and old.
Chris - 9 Aug 2004 12:55 |
ok so the Dun A Ri might not have many sexy men on offer but just check out the sexy bar staff !! If your looking for a good night out with plenty of cheap drinks look no further then 19 Caledonian Road !! Wednesdays karaoke is a great laugh and from my experiences in the Dun A Ri thursday, friday and saturday nights are just as good (if not better!!) Definately a boozer not to pass by !!
SB - 8 Aug 2004 17:55 |
What a great pub, stays open till 2.00am and bar staff and bouncers really friendly and nice. We had a lunchtime 2 pints and then came back later for dancing and pool playing. Considering we had had about 10 pints by this stage, everyone was really tolerant of our drunken antics, which I like in a pub. All the people in there seemed really friendly. Top night out.
Maz McGuigan - 10 May 2004 10:52 |
I have tried this pub a couple of times and was pleasantly suprised. Staff & bouncers are very friendly and good food til late. 'In House DJ' on weekends and some weeknights, wednesday karaoke is a particularly fun night out. I would definatly recommend this pub.
Jen - 21 Nov 2003 22:30 |
Wicked night out, cheap drinks, special offers, REAL people!!! Definately the place to go for a night out before clubbing. Gonna have to be my new local! WHAT PUNCH-UPS????
Jen - 21 Nov 2003 22:24 |
open till 2am. seems a bit dodgy, but locals are friendly, and young dancing with olds, which is good. loud music, but good for a boogie. hookers hastle for fags if you sit outside though.
anonymous - 1 Oct 2003 20:06 |
i've been to this bar once and it was the worst experience i've had, the staff was to busy chating away to serve drinks, the music was to loud to talk, and to make maters worst more than one fight broke up during the night and the bouncers couldn't handle the situation,NEVER AGAIN!
DANIELLE - 22 May 2003 21:17 |
You just can´t beat the karaoke on wednesdays !!!! Had a few beers and ciders and ...had a really good time there. Don`t miss it. Thats real life. Thats the real London
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I HAD A MEAL AT THIS PUB VERY NICE HOME COOKED PIE,VERY FRIENDLY STAFF,OPEN TILL 2AM,GOOD SELECTION OF SANDWICH FILLINGS.FOOD AND DRINK VERY CHEAP.
DAVE COWLING - 10 May 2003 14:55 |
I happened to pass by this pub on Wednesday, couple of weeks ago and I had a fantastic night out. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and KARAOKE!!! Been there since on a friday night and just as much fun, need more sexy men though xxx
Tracey - 9 May 2003 16:44 |
Open late, pool table.
anne - 24 Jan 2003 15:11 |
