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Ignore my previous post...this place has gone to the dogs.
Went yesterday to meet some mates before the game. Told all ales were off...then told there were no bottled ales. When I said, "So, no ales then" the charmless barman said, "Yeah - that's what I said." When I said I might as well go, he added, "Yeah, go on off you go!"
Add to this the two idiots on the doors who both questioned whether I was an Arsenal fan, despite me wearing a 1979 top WITH A F***ING CANNON ON IT!!!! One of them told me to cover it up!
So I took my money to the Bank of Friendsip instead.
Utter, utter s**t.
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This used to be a dedcent pub, until the owners decided to "gastrofy" the place.
What was once a top Arsenal pub, it has really drifted off into mid-table.
Prior to home games they remove the furniture in the front part of the bar to cram more drinkers in.
Also, when I went in before a game on a hot day last season, the heating was on! Another ruse to try and get you to drink more and faster.
These people must think customer's heads are buttoned up at the back.
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The best pre-match pub, though it would benefit from a wider range of beers. Food isn't bad.
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Extremely friendly staff and nice comfortable decor. I didn't go here pre-refurbishment, but it's a nice pub now. Choice of two ales and Bombadier
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This pub is great if you're a gooner. It has just been refurbished, and I will be going there this evening to watch the football and see if it has made a difference. There can sometimes be some "characters" in there, but what "normal" boozer doesn't have this! My only complaint (which I hope has been sorted out) is that the sound on the TV’s is interrupted every time someone's food order is ready. Not good when you're into the latter stages of the Champions League!
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Bloody 'orrible pub - beer was awful, bar was hot & smelly, video screen had patchy marks all through it, toilets were like Dante's Inferno, and the place was full of extras from Shaun of the Dead. I walked around past the dartboard and one bloke started barking at me.
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Pleasant enough pub for a quick pint. Not really a place to hang out for a long time. A bit pedestrian and not very comfortable. Quite a number of the regulars are from the local council estate, it appears.
But the staff must have changed since the summer as I've had nothing but good friendly service when I've stopped by for a Bombadier. Big sofas in the back room to watch big screen sport events. Haven't tried the pizza but the ones I've seen served near me look pretty good.
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Clueless staff, horrible burned pizza, dirty toilets... but the manager was so nice that I'll come back. Congratulations, he was telling us he's wife had a baby son...
anonymous - 23 Jun 2005 13:16 |
not a nice place at all... the staff is really loud and unpleasant... food takes forever and the assistant (Maggie) doesn't have a clue how to deal with a complaint... and most part of people who complain about something is because are not happy about the service, or the product, it's nothing personnal!Wont be coming back...
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Nice looking pub - spacious and friendly staff. Well worth a visit, especially if you are a Gooner.
Starbuck - 11 Nov 2004 08:43 |
I go there before most Arsenal matches. The Adnams Broadside is very good, it's just a shame that we can't be trusted with it being served in a glass as opposed to plastic. Spoils a decent pint and none of the other local pubs feel a need to do that.
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excellent venue before and after footie, quick service amazing how easy it is to get a drink when busy, the staff are always smilling and improve your mood even after a bad result. I live near by and often pop in for food which is of the best quality and very large. Top pub now with new manager firmly ensconced and having sorted out the previous problems.9 out of 10
Ian - 28 Jan 2004 12:49 |
The refurb and the new manager has brought me back to this pub. Great on footie days, great pizzas and some very attractive staff. Pity about the Arsenal fans really...
Dave - 20 Nov 2003 13:06 |
A great local, with nice mix of regulars, students and the rest.. Food is great... sunday lunches..mmmmm....! Oh yeah, the staff are lovely too....
Liz - 18 Nov 2003 10:12 |
Well run Gunners drinking den, food is pretty good and so are the staff.
Tom - 10 Nov 2003 22:05 |
There seems to be a transformation. The new landlord is very professional. Seems to know his job. Treats the customers very well. As do his staff. A well run ship.
zak - 7 Nov 2003 12:39 |
What a difference since the new manager took over. Great beer, great service & the food's not bad either! Will definitely be my local from now on.
anonymous - 7 Nov 2003 09:42 |
Has taken on a new lease of life since new mgr started. One of the few pubs where you can actually gat served on a match day. It seems that they have realised that putting good staff behind the bar means you'll get served quicker. All in all a great experience (match day or not).
Mike - 6 Nov 2003 23:35 |
Mustard since this new guy took over can't wait till Nov.8th 'Come on you Gunners!'
Batman - 30 Oct 2003 09:45 |
Hey guess what, new manager! Has improved greatly since last visit during last season, you can even get a beer quickly now. Have made a note of wanting to come here on a non match day. Quite fancy the pizzas.
anonymous - 29 Sep 2003 16:44 |
Mark has it spot on. This pub appears to have no landlord and is run by a very rude gang of bouncers who's main objective is to be on their way home by 11.05. One of their favourite techniques is to pull the table away from you and your friends while you are still drinking up. Nice
ade - 8 May 2003 15:07 |
Warning- The pub has very aggressive bouncers that will try to get you out of the pub from 11.00 onwards. They have no concept of 'drinking up' time. The are completly graceless and rude. Other than that the pub is ideal for people if you like the ambience of a cross channel ferry. It is a pub that makes the thought of hanging around Finsbury Park station, wearing carpet slippers and drinking cans of Tennants Extra seem like an attractive alternative.
Mark Azzopardi - 8 May 2003 14:18 |
It's rubbish. They try to get you out at 11.05 having just served you. No wonder it's empty. And we shouls know; we're locals
anonymous - 8 May 2003 13:43 |
Staring work there today...hope to see a few of you in there... it is a match day after all !!
Wendy - 7 May 2003 13:17 |
Yeah and it's one of the few pubs in the area that's got some life in it on non match days.
John - 4 Apr 2003 11:28 |
Awesome pub especially on match days, just been refitted and theres a kebab shop opposite, what else could you ask for?
Haydes - 15 Jan 2003 17:30 |
