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Great pub,friendly staff and good food
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Yep deff nicer than next door just pricier, 8/10
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Wallop spiked with Port? Where did this "urban myth" come from? Wallop _was_ Courage Directors and is now Shepherd Neame Spitfire. However, there's _frequently_a problem with either or both of the cask ales - they're cloudy, vinegary. The Spitfire had bits in it the other day - like kettle scale.
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i will have to agree with everything thats been wrote about this pub , popped in one sunday night and it was quite , i took one look in the dog next door and thought nah looks packed , best judgement ive made , good drop of ale friendly staff and not too overly priced , well impressed was my first visit , think im on my 35th now , best pub in barking by miles
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Now even better, as Shepherd Neame Kent's Best has replaced the Courage Best!
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A proper traditional pub, much bigger than you realise at first. Dearer than the Barking Dog but preferable atmosphere in my book. Didn't realise the Wallop was Directors spiked with port - that explains why I sleep so well after a few here!
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I loved the atmosphere of this pub, especially after coming out of that dreadful pub next door. The only shock I recieved was being charged £1.20 for a packet of crisps.
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Easily the best pub in Barking, been coming here for years before and after West Hams games (always busy on match days). Shame the sawdust has gone. Big pub with loads of room to sit including non-smoking area. Only let down is variation of decent beer (by the way Old Wallop isn't just Directors - it's been spiked with port - great if you fancy getting wasted).
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tanfantasic pub!!
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This is by far the best pub in Barking lots of little nooks and crannies and also very spacious. Bit disappointed that they dont have the saw dust on the floor anymore.
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Much nicer than the barking dog, but a bit limited, drink wise
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This is certainly a more characterful pub than its rival the Barking Dog (JDW's) next door. However, there's a very limited choice of real ale (Courage Best or Director's - sold as Davy's Old Wallop) and there are problems with this more often than is typical for such a busy pub. Too often the same type of beer is fine in one bar and ropy in the other. From time to time they have music - most likely to be someone singing along to a CD. This rules out any conversation, making the Barking Dog with more, cheaper (Director's about £1 a pint cheaper!) and better beer and no music an attractive proposition.
anonymous - 15 May 2005 19:55 |
The best pub in Barking town centre, without doubt.
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Good pub - spacious, airy, good range of drinks, not too busy on a Saturday afternoon (in contrast to nighbouring Wetherspoons).
anonymous - 5 Dec 2004 13:24 |
The Spotted Dog was once a Victorian alehouse, although much changed today. The outside facade was altered in the 1990s to compete with the nearby Barking Dog. It still has some fine old fittings, and has no frills. It has a lovely atmosphere, and is a local meeting point! The beer-garden is like an oasis, and you do not realise you are in Barking at all.
Ian - 17 Nov 2004 10:05 |
courage best & davey's old wallop aka directors. no fancy carpets & soft furnishings here like wetherspoons etc. a big old proper boozer.
kevin - 17 Sep 2004 15:11 |
excellent pub, good beer, jolly atmosphere and is still like a good old fashioned pub with all the fixtures and fittings !!!
Sarah - 29 Apr 2004 02:16 |
excellent pub, good beer, jolly atmosphere and in the style of a true old eastend pub !!!
Sarah - 29 Apr 2004 02:09 |
EXCELLENT FRIENDLY PUB AND GOOD CUSTOMERS.
PAUL - 23 Aug 2003 01:22 |
