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That's perfectly normal for the Oast House. We were in it yesterday afternoon. Everything off but 'beater. Some things don't change.
It's better than the Boadicea I suppose.
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5 pm Monday. 6 beer engines in this bar. I thought I was standing on the wrong side of the jump as all I could see was the back of the pump-clips. Pedigree - off! London Pride - off! Bombardier - off! Old Speckled Hen - off! Even GK IPA - off! There was one salvation - the Bass was on and ok if a tad too cold.
The reason for all these beers being off? Apparently (wait for it . . . . ) they had RUN OUT!!!! I was assured it was quite normal as they always all run out at the same time! Well that's alright then. As long as it's normal.. . . . . .
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Already reviewed by myself, yet I nipped in here, The Oast House, on Thursday evening (21st Feb) for a sneaky pint prior to meeting the girlfriend and thought it suitable to add an additional comment or two.
This must’ve been my first visit in probably a couple of years or so and I left quietly impressed. Three hand pumps were in operation (Bass, Pedigree and Speckled Hen) and the latter was reasonably priced and served just right. Interior was tidy, background music pleasing and those huddled within sat calmly nattering to colleagues and fellow commuters and of course, there were those like myself, waiting for their bird and catching up with the London Paper! Certain other station bars should really take note.
HTM69 - 23 Feb 2008 18:49 |
I had never been in here until the Bridge Bar closed. The couple of times I have been in there (last time was just before Christmas with the Salvation Army playing outside) I have found the service friendlier and better than the average station pub, and the beer well kept. I suspect there are a few regulars who pop in for a pint or two before the commute home. The lack of toilets is a problem in London Bridge Station in general - hopefully it will improve with the rebuilding going on. If you are going on to Gatwick/Brighton the ones on Platforms 5/6 are grim!
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I can't believe someone posted a picture of this place!
At about 17.30 one day last week there was only GK IPA on which I normally shy away from on principle, the Pride and Pedigree were reverse-clipped i.e. off. I enquired if they were being changed and they said they couldn't change them now because it was their busy period and they would be back on tomorrow. Doh!
Get a grip - busy means you sell more!!!
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On 1st July when no smoking starts, this bar will have both no lavs and no fag smoke!
Pip-pip!
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Not very nice. Only plus point - not quite as bad as the Boadicea at Charing Cross .
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Ahem. I meant the Oast House is tiny, not my bladder...
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I agree with the consensus, lack of toilet makes it only as good as the size of your bladder (if that - it's tiny) - a good 5 minute walk to the platform toilet. However it's not all that bad for a quick one or two - it's better than it's competitor across the concourse, which is chrome/wooden floors central. They do, however have a toilet there (the Bridge Bar).
To sum up - there are nicer pubs than this within a five minute walk, and they have toilets in them.
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I remember this place in the late 70's though I can't remeber if there was a loo.
I've since migrated to the US, and I find it hard to imagine that you can run a boozer without a loo.
Digusting!
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From what I've seen, most of the regular clientele aren't the type to concern themselves about fact that the nearest toilets are located on the platform. Just going where they stand/slump saves valuable drinking time and doesn't cost 20p.
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A slightly above average station pub with decent piped in music, The Oast House has a warm and welcoming feel and Id certainly recommend it as a meeting point or a drink before travelling home. The only downside is the lack of toilets.
HTM69 - 16 Jul 2006 17:21 |
It may be a station bar but I have spent whole evenings in far worse places than the Oast House. It rarely gets busy and service is usually quick. Most people call in for one drink, play the fruit machine and then leave. The high turnover of customers make it an interesting place to people watch. There is a decent selection of Real Ales although it is not unusual for there to be only 1 on at any given time. Prices are reasonably considering it is on the concourse of a main station. The only down side is that there are no toilets and you have to pay to use the station loos. Handy for meeting people before a good crawl of the area (and there are about a dozen good pubs within a 10 minute walk of the station).
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Small. Pokey. Smokey. Unkempt.
BUT I LOVE IT!!! It has an atmosphere all of its own..
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Yeah its a good gaff,..ive missed many a train watching the world go by in this dump. Dirty and shabby with no bogs,..but wicked for solo boozing and people watching...mind you....i'd rate you if you managed an all dayer in here.
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Where do I begin?
Good:Its very convieniently sited.
Bad:Generally awful service. Very often out of stock. I once went there and they had NO draught beer. The barman suggested we bought tins from the outside kiosk((now a bagel stall) and drink them from his glasses).
Wear a wet suit as the bar is never cleaned and positively flows with spills. Toilets on platforms. Smoke in abundance. Great caberet provided by drunks,tramps and staff posing.
I actually quite like it here.
Mark - 24 Oct 2004 14:09 |
A pub without toilets is like.......
Another world!
One to avoid if you have a weak bladder!
Rob - 25 Feb 2004 15:56 |
smoky, as everyone is catching a fag before the train arrives
oliver penney - 5 Nov 2003 16:37 |
They dont accept credit cards.
anonymous - 17 Sep 2003 12:45 |
This pub has NO toilet - what the bloody hell is going on there???!!!!!
Katie - 25 Jul 2002 16:03 |
