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went here last night,lovely pub,.good food.
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Decent pint of Chiswick and cheap at £2.85.
Rather grand former bank interior, but as with most places like this which have been converted into pubs, lacks some atmosphere and even in the early afternoon with a splattering of customers, had an unpleasantly loud echo.
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Last Friday (Sept 7th) was my first visit to The Barrow Boy and Banker in a good few years. It was a pub I very occasionally frequented when working in the area and always having the feeling it was rather god, was looking forward to return visit. It didn’t disappoint. Upon entering, the grandness of the building and the glorious interior is immediately striking. With cubbyholes to hide away in and open spaces too, it’s a pub to please both large groups and the solitary drinker. The usual array of Fullers ales were on offer (London Pride £2.90) and were served in decent condition. Downstairs, the clientele was predominantly made up of suited office workers, yet upstairs was a little more varied. An elderly group were happily dining opposite me. (This is a Fullers pub very much geared towards eating). The only real drawback was the air conditioning. I sat in several spots (one for moving around!) and found it difficult to escape the chilled breeze. All in all however, this is a wonderful establishment worth checking out. It was actually quiet enough for a Friday evening too.
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In most other areas this would be a very good pub, but with the Globe, Market Porter, Wheatsheaf, George Inn etc. so close it's only a 6/10
mps77 - 17 Aug 2007 15:43 |
Again, better places around, staff pretty good , but lacks atmosphere.
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Big, busy, and little sense of character about the place. Efficient bar staff, though, and a nice pint of Discovery.
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Although it was busy, when I went in they had plenty of bar staff on so the turn around was quite quick and smooth. Still busy and stanging room only.
Generally though, a rather middle of the road Fullers pub. The season ale wasn't on (not sure if it would have matched Jack Frost or not) so stuck with Discovery, which is light and drinkable, although not a patch on Honeydew, sadly only dispensed from keg meaning it has lost much of its taste in the process.
Indistinct, yet broadly inoffensive.
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I haven’t been to the Barrowboy & Banker for quite some time, but have been sufficiently impressed on the couple of visits I have made. The building is indeed rather grand and of course this pub is also usefully near the train and tube station. The downside is of course how busy it can get. My visits were after work and it was a struggle to get a seat. It’s been so bad in fact that I’ve walked out once or twice because of it. It does quiet down after a while though, so patience is perhaps an idea or getting there a little later. I can’t remember too much regarding prices, but it’s certainly a more tolerable option here than somewhere bland, like the All Bar One nearby. Recommended.
HTM69 - 11 Jan 2007 11:12 |
Beer and location are okay but on my first visit, there was the smell of Dettol which made me leave before I made it to the door and on my second visit, it was smoky and full of loud people in suits. There are much better places in the area so I won't rush back.
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Popped in for a pint on a Thursday night, 3 bar staff tried to serve me... awesome!
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Very well done makeover of an old bank I believe. Had the ESB, Chiswick, Discovery, and Pride on cask. Tried them all and were in great condition. Also had pretty good food as well. Very nice experience.
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Nice enough pub, great for meeting up with friends as it is in a great position.
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A grand building nicely converted by Fuller's in their Ale & Pie style of a Wetherspoon; located just by London Bridge. Film fans would be interested to know that the steps about 100 yards to the right of the pub are Nancy's Steps which featured in the opening sequence of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Pub is clean and tidy and is mostly used by well off trendies and bankers. Beer is in good condition.
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Have visited a couple of times. Beers are usually decent, and it has and interesting layout and decor, but it's nothing to get excited about.
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This Fullers pub has highly elaborate/interesting interior decor, and it's large enough for you to find a corner to sit in at lunch (not always an easy thing in such a busy location). The sandwiches I had there were nice. Pretty good atmosphere.
Slightly above average selection of beers, such as Discovery and ESB, totaling around 4 or 5 beers in all. Condition is ok, not great.
Handy if you're working nearby, but it's not worth going out of the way for.
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I've only managed to make it into this pub a couple of times when visiting London - it always seems to be closed at times I'd expect it to be open (Saturday early-evening for example). Last summer I had a fine pint of "Discovery" at ouchy-London-prices. I rather liked the glass but I was too chicken to pocket it!
AngeK - 31 Jan 2006 17:18 |
Well kept Fullers beers, has on the seasonal 'Jack Frost' at the moment. Prompt service at the bar,didn't have to wait too long for our food which was surprising as it was a Friday lunchtime.
The upstairs part of the pub is for reservations.
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Not bad
Full of banking/ besuited types of an evening which can make it seem like theres no space but usually tables are available at the back
anonymous - 14 Nov 2005 14:54 |
Lavish spacious upmarket Fullers pub, right on London Bridge. If you're in the area, worth a visit for the architecture alone. Well kept ales, expensive but not outrageously so - seasonal ales at £2.60, ESB at £2.70. A range of pies at £7-8. When I visited in the late afternoon, the atmosphere was quiet and pleasant.
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Possibly doesn't deserve the vitriol espoused below... I've always found it ok... not too bad. Decent Fullers ale, overpriced of course. They serve(d) the ridiculously strong 1845 ale on draft here and, when I was last there, they had the ESB and 1845 pumps mixed up. I said "this tastes a bit strong", and the Aussie manager laughed, got me the correct pint and then went into a protracted and profanity peppered rant against the colleague who had made the (none too heinous) error. Whoever he was will not be working at this establishment now if his erstwhile boss's colourful testimony was to be believed. The useless fucker.
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Good place to meet friends for a beer on the way home from work. London Pride kept well and, as always, the first one slips down a treat.
Bar staff lack any personality (seem to be mostly antipodeans - so probably not long term staff) however, they are kept busy so allownaces must be made. Nice pub.
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Suprisingly pleasant if you know when to avoid the bankers.
Guy - 25 May 2004 13:10 |
On a Saturday it was possible to get into this pub whilst the Market Porter, eg, was utterly packed. Sadly whilst the Fullers beers seemed in fair condition the food was very indifferent and the pub lacked a pleasant atmosphere.
tim - 21 Dec 2003 18:02 |
This place is terrible. It's expensive, takes ages to get served, and is a big barn of a place with as much character as a JD Weatherspoons (but without the cheap booze).
The worst thing about this place is the clientele. Full of twats with suits and loud laughs, who only care about where their next gram and their next bonus is coming from. Everyone I work with calls it the "Barrowboy and Wanker" and we would rather go thirsty than step inside that horrible place again.
Tristán - 21 Jul 2003 11:17 |
used as a last stop off by the serious drinkers on route to london bridge, be a regular and the bar staff take time out to know your name and order
peter sellers - 21 Mar 2003 14:12 |
