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Haven't been in the UK since 1998 but I remember this place with great fondness. I never felt more at home in any establishment...not even here in my own city!
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totally agree with all the comments already made.the pub itself is still the same the only difference is a lot less hanging baskets outside.interior still the same quirky style,locals still great, real ale was just starting to take off i.e. spitfire ruddles etc. there is a new manager in there now. nothing bad to say about this pub but am biassed ive just spent the last 6mths as its manager
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There is little doubt that this is my favourite pub in an rather dour area for imbibing. From the outside it looks like a straightforward local but the quirky and slightly eccentric interior shows great imagination: a good balance between clutter and functional features. The 2 bars have copious amounts of bare wooden floors and stripped brickwork and the walls are laden with everything from clocks to candlesticks, barometers to brasses and a few lanterns, tin helmets and road signs thrown in for good measure. Lots of screens for sport: 4 screens (+ big screen) in the back bar and another 3 in the smaller front bar. Fruit machines in both bars and a dart board in the rear next to a tiny but equally interesting snug recess. Good service with tables being cleared and wiped as soon as anyone left. The only downside was beer selection. Of the 3 hand pumps, 2 were off and only the ubiquitous GK IPA was available. They advertise Guest beers and a few old pump clips were on display so perhaps it wasn’t my day. A pub well worth knowing about if in the area and the short walk to avoid the dreadful pubs near the repulsive Elephant & Castle complex is fully justified.
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Quite a nice neighbourhood pub - ie the locals will notice you but in a friendly manner! Food average but beers are well kept. Good place to spend a lunchtime or an evening.
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Great little pub for a quiet drink with a mate after work.
Often come here, the staff and locals friendly
Highly recommended
anonymous - 11 Dec 2006 13:54 |
i hear this pub has changed hands in the last few weeks but havent been since. previously was a nice friendly pub to be in
anonymous - 16 May 2006 16:20 |
Good pub to while away a sunny afternoon outside, although outside seating is limited. Ale (London Pride and Bombadier) was well-kept and service good when I visited early on Friday evening.
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Quality, old style pub with old style landlord. Nice to spend an evening.
anonymous - 7 Apr 2005 22:27 |
