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Used to go in the White Beard as a youngster but havent been in it for some considerable time. When Robin88 says 'heavy session behind the bar' whatever does he mean? Sounds fascinating!
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I often pop into the White Bear for a pint of Adnams when I'm down Kennington way, the pub is situated close to the Locker Room sauna and baths where I sometimes treat myself, and imagine my surprise when I saw the aforementioned Maurice relaxing in the steam rooms after a heavy session behind the bar.
The White Bear is also a must for all cricket fans due to its proximity to The Oval.
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Had the pleasure of visiting this fine Hostelry again at my old friend Maurice did not disappoint. When asked for a drink containing more than one component by a man I would describe as a "theatre goer" Mo stated "Come on mate, this is the fucking White Bear in Kennington, not fucking Kensington!"
Dont forget Mo is a devoted Leeeds fan so "Come on the Whites" this weekend!
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Sports coverage is good. Guiness is fine at £3 a pint. "Mad Maurice" the devoted Leeds Utd fan is a wit behind the bar, as is the Antipodean with the dead pan manner and post-ironic sense of humour.
Various in-house facilities.
A good place to escape the chattering classes of south London.
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A singularly uninteresting pub. So it may have a theatre attached - thus it could be useful if you needed a pint with a play. Otherwise I can't see any good reason for going there. The decor is tawdry, the loos somewhat moist - although there was paper, soap and something to wipe your hands on, so could be a lot worse. There is one real ale -again better than some, which have none. You can sit outside on the Kennington Road and shout over the traffic. Or you could just walk 200 yards and go to the Prince of Wales in Cleaver Square which is superior in every respect. Except that it doesn't have a theatre.
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A couple of years ago I saw one of the worst plays I have ever seen in the theatre out back - it had something to do with the Angel of Mons and featured the memorable phrase "it was a cacophony of silence". Abysmal. My mate was reviewing the play for Time Out and the eejits who put the play on had the cheek to write a letter of complaint when he slated it.
Seemed an interesting pub - surprisingly edgy and mixed clientele considering it was a theatre pub, which I rather liked. Picnic tables out front on the busy road. Can't remember what the beer was like as in those days I wasn't a beer obsessive.
anonymous - 31 May 2006 16:54 |
Great theatre. The pub itself isn't cosy enough for my liking, and can have a cold atmosphere midweek. Cheap food though. Not convinced that the outside benches are much of a draw!
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This is a theatre pub that is set back from the road. There is a spacious bar that winds around to the theatre entrance at the back. The standard of fringe plays is quite good. Limited choice of beer but the service was satisfactory. There is a wide crossection of types frequenting this pub: locals, bohemians, Irish and others. Celtic sport is well represented on the big screen. Gets busy on theatre nights but not so busy that you have to wait too long for a drink. There are outside tables with benches overlooking the busy main road.
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