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Why anybody would want to have a drink in here is beyond me. Despite the refurb earlier this year the place is still soulless and serves the usual bland Fosters/Stella/John Smiths combination with no sign of any proper ale or decent lager.
The place is empty Sunday to Thursday, but makes all it's money on a Friday & Saturday night when it effectively turns into a banging Polish night club attracting a very "interesting" mix of people both inside and outside the pub.
Recently applied for an extension until 2:30am on Friday & Saturday, if it's granted it'll be a miracle and there will be local uproar as the existing pub is the focus for much local anti-social behavior and noise pollution.
Hanwell has some great pubs, The Viaduct, The Fox & McCanns to name 3, but the Duke Of York sure isn't one of them.
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What the hell have they done to this pub - the new 'buzzing' atmosphere is a catastrophe. Full of high people who dance very badly. I ended up bruised just walking to the loo and back. Manners must be unfashionable and the beer has gone totally downhill. I will NEVER NEVER return to this hellish place.
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The refurb is a great improvement, but the drinkers are still quite chavvy and so it's just not a nice place to go.
blink - 24 Jul 2007 12:22 |
New owners, who've paid a lot of money to refurb the place. The legendary awful toilets now a lot better, and the pub's looking good throughout.
Same "lively" locals, and a decent pint.
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Definately vastly improved by the refurb. Though living very close by i've been giving this one a wide berth for a year or so. If you've been doing the same pop in and have a look. Hopefully you'll be as presently surprised as I was.
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Has had a refurb and I would say it is a major improvement, wooden floors, matching furniture and loads of standing room. I got a really nice Vodka Lime and soda (mixed just right) and my boyfriend said his pint was nice and crisp. Toilets have been painted but are still not very nice
mitsy - 22 Mar 2007 12:21 |
I have had many a good night in here, beer is ok, Must agree about the toilets (Diabolical & smelly) and the locals can get a little excitable.
Boaby - 11 Jan 2006 15:58 |
This pub was once a verry nice pub, But has gon down hill since Bear is sub standard, toilets are a right state. Iy seems to atract agro'.
Shame, It WAS a good pub(i agree about food)
raymond - 13 Sep 2004 19:07 |
It's my local, and it's a good old-fashioned small pub. Maybe not to everyone's tastes but I like it. Jim the landlord's good fun for a Manc supporting irishman. Beer's good.
Paul - 3 Feb 2004 21:03 |
I've always enjoyed in there but I don't go very often and usually during the day for a couple of hours relaxation.
The drink are what you would expect from any pub, a good size so you're not overcrowded and toddlers are welcome, if they're under control (as much as toddlers can be under control).
The juke box took a little getting used to but persevere and you'll find out how to work it...
Average
leo - 19 Jan 2004 15:47 |
I do confess that my very good impression of this pub, which nobody else seems to agree with, is based almost entirely on weekend lunchtimes.
Steve - 7 Jan 2004 08:21 |
I would not recommend a staurday night in this pub - trouble occurs at this place - often and please its dull and people are un friendly
anonymous - 27 Nov 2003 12:35 |
Hmmmm. Not sure I agree with Stevo. Alright to have a couple of beers in, but it's a bit dirty and I certainly wouldn't eat there...
anonymous - 10 Nov 2003 14:39 |
This is a terrific pub. Quiet, bright front bar; small, snug middle bar, and a large back bar with satellite tv on the big screen. Great beer and friendly and efficient staff. Never eaten there but the food looks good too - nothing fancy, but generous portions of traditional "pub grub".
Stevo - 11 Apr 2003 08:44 |
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