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Does anyone know what happened to Paddy Dowling who was Manager here in the early 90's?
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I like this pub on every level except for the large television in the corner. I find this kills the atmosphere and is totally anti-social.... otherwise a nice London pub with good food and beer.
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Not bad this is more of a bar then a straight up pub, back in the 90's im sure the YG had a micro brewery attached to it, however that was in the past. As a bar it's so so but it's functional and inoffensive, nice place for apres work drinkums, so the clientle tend to be office workers from the local environs. I have noticed on a lot of BITE postings that their seems to be a strong odium towards the suit wearing after work crowd, why is that? I have always found the service at this bar pleasant and efficient and the clientele are nice and relaxed
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A great pub, despite being on the main road and a mecca for cycle couriers - you know, the ones who always wait their turn at the bar, because they are in no rush at all.
A convivial landlord, pleasant, slightly scruffed-up decor, a pool table and decent Thai food (although possibly inferior to the nearby King's Arms) make for a pleasing combination.
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Great pub the new Manager has settled in and the bar seems busy again
food is awesome the thai guys really can cook
wicked leather arm chairs pity only four of the but they are a hot spot to sit and watch the world go by
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yeah decent in here. widescreen - why, why, why?
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Had 2 (or was it 3?) big plasmas in here. Sky Box was set to 4:3 mode, giving all the screens distorted pictures. But lady behind the bar was friendly and invited me behind to correct the settings to output 16:9. Thumbs up from me! I'll see when I get the time to issue them with some certificates. Find out more about my pub widescreen campaign at www.radiofeeds.co.uk/wide
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I've never liked this place and don't see why some rate it so highly. Never seems to have a nice atmosphere, too much sport, rubbish beer.
Very popular with cycle couriers, clearly evidenced at certain times of the day, which is a point of interest.
Last poster who said "suits" fill the pubs in that area - I don't know what you mean. The area is mainly filled with "creatives" and media types - no suits to be seen in any local pubs. Too far from the city for that.
anonymous - 12 Jan 2006 14:42 |
Excellent pub away from the 'suits' who usually fill the pubs in the area. Staff have lots of character adn the Thai food is great and a bargain. Excellent place to while away a weekend afternoon as well.
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Rammed with couriers. Who'll usually try and muscle you off the pool table or push you out of they way. Not on my watch.
It's alright, but not a great pub. The thai food is osmething special though. well worth a visit for that.
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Not bad.
Been there on a few all nighters.
Gets RAMMED with couriers in the evenings.
Don't like Tai food so never eat in here.
Landlady once looked like she wanted to kill us for being a tad too rowdy.
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Agree with the comments below, also offering a safe(ish) place to lock up a bicycle, making it an ideal haunt of cycle couriers and the like.
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Busy pub with long tables ideal for a sociable drink. Pool table, big, bright and reasonable beer.
anonymous - 12 Jul 2005 21:16 |
A decent boozer in a area, that was once rough and ready, but is now every "wannabie working class, middle class tw*ts" favourite part of town.One of the few pubs where the locals still look like the Italian decent, that they are!! Well worth a visit!!!!!
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Great boozer. Very variable group of drinkers. Great value and good food.
Having screens, pool and foos make it ideal for most.
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High ceilinged pub at north end of Leather Lane market easily spotted due to the red paint both inside and out. Directors on hand pump and good value Thai meals
lout_from_the_lane - 23 Aug 2004 15:23 |
