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A major tragedy that this pub is closed. It's quite unique for its two charming, tiny Victorian wooden drinking booths attached to the bar counter. Amazing
Geoff Brandwood
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What a crap pub, good ridance, the staff wont serve you after 10 to 11, beer bad
anonymous - 19 Sep 2007 15:26 |
Do any of you still speak to the previous landlord?
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I was there on my July '06 visit to Liverpool/London. Stayed at 10 Manchester St Hotel not far away. I believe that's my Pic of the place at night in image #2. Anyway, the 3 of us were not all that impressed. The beer was flat, and the selection did not impress vs. most of the other pubs we visited. Sure, I'm all for preserving the 'Village Green' and the snug booths, etc., but if it were making money and pleasing customers, it wouldn't have to close in my opinion. According to other user reviews here, perhaps they need better English speaking barmaids...or, will the English language be the next thing to go in "jolly ol' England" after the snugs go by the wayside?
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I've reported this closure to CAMRA - I believe the interior is Grade 2 listed, so hopefully the splendid fixtures and fittings - esp the pawnbrokers booths - will not be lost.
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Another disgrace along with the Fox and Anchor in Smithfield! This place could easily make money.
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How many people realise this place shut down for good last week? It is going to be converted into flats. This is a national outrage. Are any millionaires reading this who can buy up the place quick before it's too late? It was a proper old-fashioned boozer and was famous for its cosy and unique 'pawnbroker booths'. Will they end up in a skip? If this place goes, then we might as well give up all hope of saving the traditional British boozer.
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Not bad. Bit smoky and (slightly) rough later on, but lots of bar stools (a rarity these days!), great-looking barmaid and decent atmosphere. Nothing fancy, just a nice little boozer.
anonymous - 5 Dec 2006 10:11 |
Nice pub with great little snugs. Let down by an East Eurpean barmaid who clearly had little English and even less understanding of how to put a proper pint. Took exception when I asked for the pint to be topped up.
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the drinking boxes to the left of the bar are the main reason for going out of your way to visit this pub. It's very open at the front with a TV on one wall. There's a little back room which is quite pleasant. There was only London Pride on tap on my visit but it was very nice. I'd visit again if passing just to drink in one of the boxes or on a crawl. Barmaid was pleasant on my visit.
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Reasonable old style boozer with funny little wooded snugs at one side of the bar. Landlord seemed ok but the bar staff could do with learning slightly more english before they venture behind the bar to serve. OK for a quick couple before tackling the underground.
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Easy to get over excited about this pub simply because it has snugs and feels olde worlde. Last time I popped in the beer glasses were filthy and the staff barely understood English. If they sort that out, it's worth visiting for a quaff.
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A bit strange and fascinating to drink a good pint of Marston's Pedigree in one of the pub's small wooden driking boxes. Never seen anything like this in London.
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Great pub. A little bit of old England feel to the place with the little alcoves.
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A real gem of a place. Snugs are wicked!
LH - 6 Oct 2004 17:10 |
A gorgeous friendly, cosy pub. A real find.
anonymous - 3 Nov 2003 20:17 |
The oldest pub in Marylebone! Often packed out with media types due to one of the world's biggest advertising agencies being situated on neighbouring Baker Street
James Kick - 27 Mar 2003 12:48 |
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