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Went to the 70's and 80's night...cheesy, but in a good way. I really like this pub!!! Staff are very professional and I love the fact that they laugh and joke..unlike some other bars in Beckenham! I also came in for a quite drink with the fella, and we had a nice time. Keep up the good work O'Neills.
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It's an OK place to go to during the week, but I would avoid it like the plague on a Friday or Saturday night; the atmosphere is really "moody".
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Had a nice time, food menu is lovley....I love the pickers! Very nice staff, asked a few too many questions though. Love the outside area. I've been told that its a different story when the football is on, but then I don't know any pub that doesnt change when footie is on! Quite pleasently surprised by this venue.
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Music was not really Irish but otherwise really good pub, clean, nice, good beer.
ilyak - 23 Jul 2007 22:30 |
Generally a bit of a dive.
Was getting good when they had the refurb but since then has gone downhill - always got new staff who seem a bit clueless and really needs a bit of work (to say the least!)
Got screamed at by an Irish lady (manager???) for waiting at the bar with money in my hand (I had been there for 15 minutes!!!!!!
Give it a miss - I used to drink there every week - now I just don't bother
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The Karaoke on Thursday is good, but I'd avoid O'Neill's on Friday and Saturday as it gets full up with yobs. Don't know about Mondays-Wednesdays as I would normally visit the Oakhill instead....
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Full of teenages looking to pull and/or get drunk, old men who think they can pull one of those hideously-dressed dolled up teens, middle-age overweight divorcees looking for a few lines of flattery, and the occasionly normal person looking for a decent pint. Testosterone charged atmosphere leads to fights on weekends, either in the pub or outside. Can be fun though and the overworked staff do their best. Unlike other bars in the area, drinking here won't empty your wallet on hte first round, and the choice of lagers is acceptable (good by Beckenham standards at least).
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This place has just under gone a refurb. Opens Friday 21st July. Went to their invitation night last and it looks fab. Really big improvement. Top marks !!!
bruno - 21 Jul 2006 15:20 |
Good management (a huge improvement on the old Drummond's), very pleasant bar staff. I avoid on Friday and Saturday nights as it gets so crowded, but a favourite spot to meet friends or just have a peaceful pint during the rest of the week.
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always seems to be an odd bad atmosphere in this place. Can't explain it but it has the air of a pub where it could all kick off at any moment. probably because lots of scary blokes drink in it. good range of beers but is a bit minging. I'd stick with patrick's next door, much more pleasant.
hazey - 10 Feb 2006 09:20 |
O'Neills in Beckenham inherited a dodgy legacy from Drummond's which occupied the space beforehand. The new team are very good and have worked hard to address the problems which are mostly now resolved. The music is however too damn loud on the big nights and the pub has a large builder contingent from the site behind it and market folk from the farmer's market which can be a little overwhelming for a single girl.
Overall, it's well worth a look as the door staff and bar staff have done well to turn it around recently and the pub is busy without being overwhelming. The music selection is great and one of the barmen (simon?) is really cute!
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hard to get served, lacking in hygiene,could do with a good clean.
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