please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Quieter than some of Camden’s pubs and clearly trying to attract a “better class” of clientele based on the menu and their prices, Bombardier £3 a pint. Decent pub for watching sports, big screen, lots of pine furniture and wooden floors. Apparently I had just missed “Tup Idol” some crass Karaoke competition running across the chain when I visited earlier in the year - what a shame!
|
Has the look of a standard stripped pine chain pub. Very standard beer selection, pretty crap for real ale drinkers, but at least the Guinness is well kept and not served tastelessly chilled.
Nice chilled out upstairs room for watching the Rugby.
Surprisingly good food (the usual fare - microwave/frier, but a cut above any other bar in the neighbourhood). My kingdom for a crispy chip!
|
Watched the Grand National & FA Cup in here last Saturday after a day in the park. I found it to be a very comfy welcoming & laid back little boozer. I'll certainly be back soon.
|
Went to this pub to catch a bit of the Tottenham match last sunday.
first time i have been in and might pop back if some of the other pubs are too packed for my taste.
As far as it goes for quiet sunday drink and football match it doesnt seem too bad, only problem i had was i kept having to go downstairs to the bar then upstairs to the football..
not bad..
|
Does beerintheevening do a worst service award? I've been drinking in this pub frequently over the last few months (out of proximity to a mate's office, not because I have quirky taste and have decided to overlook Camden's exceptional selection of pubs). I am 25 and certainly (unfortunately for me, perhaps) look my age. However, the Camden Tup made the managerial decision to have me and my 26- and 27-year old friends removed last night because some Trick or Treating kids decided to harass us in the pub and it was decided that they were with us and therefore we were required to show I.D. Now, as with plenty of other folk who haven't been asked to prove their age since they were 17, I do not carry I.D. I'm able to prove I'm over 18, but that wasn't deemed sufficient. Thanks to some mighty persuasion from other punters who were aware of the situation, we were not ejected, although I was not allowed to drink alcohol either (not that I was overly keen to line the pockets of said establishment at this stage either). I'll be taking my custom somewhere where the spiteful blond bar girl can't abuse me unnecessarily. Goodbye from me, Camden Unfriendly Namby-pamby Tup. :-)
|
I'm certainly not management at this pub and I definitely don't think my writing was dribble.
I like the pub and was writing more out of pleasure that my time spent in the pub was so good. I had a nice weekend, was served by smiley bar staff and yes, although some of the prices were a bit steep it was still a nice pub. And it was a nice surprise.
I had a great time at the beach party and didn't find it cliquey at all. But then I was in the beach party mood. And i thought the effort made was great. Cheap gimmicks are the foam and water sprayed everywhere at other pub parties, and girls dancing in bikinis etc etc (not that that is a bad thing either). It was fun and I enjoyed it. Everyone else there seemed to enjoy it too. I don't think they're trying to be like any other pub in camden, and i rate them for doing what they can within the confines of what they are (as abeachsoul says, a chain pub..).
|
Don't you just love it when new management use these sites to promote themselves? I mean, come on, how many people honestly come on here and write all that dribble about how great it is because of the radical turn around of new management? And to repeat repeat themselves ad nausea too.
The truth is that it's not an improvement on what it was before. Yeah it's a bit cleaner but now it's just like any other chain pub. They stuck big plasmas in and use cheap gimmicks like beach parties and wild west nights that just create cliques. They should have just stuck to the simple, individual proposition instead of trying to be another Ice Wharf. Shame really as it's a lovely building with heaps of potential that is going to waste.
|
Went to their Beach Party on friday night and had a really good time. Staff were dressed up as lifeguards which was cute and everyone was friendly and smiley. They had a great DJ and a great party atmosphere.
Went back again after the festival on sat and it was a very different scene but still a really nice vibe. They had a DJ playing streamed live through the internet and everyone was sitting around chatting and drinking. Very nice pub. Its changed alot and all the better for it. This pub has come a long way in the last few months!! It's definitely the 'best kept pub secret' in camden, and considering it can be hard to find (because it's on the alley parrallel to the high street behind worlds end) it's definitely standing out as a place to go back to again and again!
|
I went to this pub a few months ago when the previous management had it and it was awful. It used to be dirty, had awful staff and a bad atmosphere.
My friend convinced me to go last week for a few drinks and I have to say the new management have done an incredible job!! The place is clean, looked after, the toilets are clean, the management are on the floor working away with the staff, they're approachable and the staff look like they're having fun being at work. The food was great (as it was before) and the service was really really good. There is such a nice atmosphere in the Camden Tup now. I would definitely recommend it as a place to go Friday night after work (they play really good funky house music)!
If you had a bad experience here or didn't find the atmosphere very good at all then I recommend going back now the new management are running it as it has gotten so much better!!
|
Hit and miss pub secreted up an alleyway that runs parallel to the High Road. The first thing you notice it it's unusual design, the large folding doors which are often opened in warmer months are a nice touch and the open-plan interior makes the place seem light and airy but mean that it doesn't look much like your typical pub to the extent that you might inadvertently mistake it for a restaurant or bar rather than a "proper" pub. The atmosphere varies between eerily quite when less than half full and very loud and bustling when the football's on. Watching sport here is most definitely one of the place's strong points, there is always a good crowd that is excitable but stays the right side of loutish and there are enough screens with a decent picture to ensure a clear view.
Bar staff are friendly and do their best to keep queues moving but unfortunatley there are rarely enough of them to cope when it's busy so it can take a while to get served. A fair range of draft and bottled beers are on offer but the prices are not particularly competetive which in an area where being overcharged is commonplace is not conducive to making you want to spend the whole evening here once the football is over.
The food looks and smells absolutely fantastic but tends to be a little too fussy and expensive for this reviewer. It is however definitely something that they put a great deal of stock in and if you fancy a nicely prepared alternative to pub grub or the various local take aways you probably should check this out.
So to recap: Positives - Good range of beers, friendly barstaff, excellent for watching football, decent food.
Negatives - Can lack atmosphere when no sport on, slightly poncey, very pricey and can take ages to get served.
|
Nice big airey pub with a modern open plan design. However, this is a hit and miss feature. The initial impressive impact soon wore off and I felt as if i was in a sports centre or an airport lounge. Not very cozy and only full of atmosphere when it has 300 people in.
Food was excellent but, as someone lese previously mentioned, not enough bar staff resulting in having to wait over 45 minutes for food and twice having to go and ask where it was. On the whole lots of potential but a bit of tuning maybe.
|
went in on saturday for the cup final, was very busy-only 3 staff behind the bar but despite the crowds me and my mates were served politely and quickly. good atmosphere for footy. seating up and downstairs, pool table dart board quids in.
|
its a really good tup. very lively. nice food. well designed. good crowd. v enjoyable.
|
The Camden Tup has become decidedly better in recent weeks, I am not sure if this is down to new management but the food is great and it is the best place to go for a drink after work on a Friday night. As mentioned below the bar staff are great which makes a refreshing change. 10/10 Camden Tup!!
Mark - 1 Nov 2004 15:05 |
the camden tup exterior is only surpassed by the quality and cheerfulness of the wee lasses behind the bar. they play a mean rugby game as well! big up to the bar supervisor nicki she is able to control a motley crue although quite minute in stature. beers can be pricey but the atmosphere makes up for the cost.
Evo + Raymondo - 29 Oct 2004 01:00 |
One of the best things about this pub is the way it's hidden and avoids being busy when the markets are on. It has ales and is probably the best pub for TV sport in the area. There's even a pool table upstairs, although it does a very good impression of a roller-coaster with the bend in the table.
|
this is probably the nicest bar in camden as it has the feel of a decent local with good quality food, friendly barstaff, big screen, pool table, dart boadrd and none of the usual tourist trade associated with camden. at the moment they are really pulling in a good vocal crowd for the football ( get there early so as to get a seat), all in all a top local pub. wicked!!!!
Billy - 23 Jun 2004 13:13 |
I am a fan of the Tup, haven't been in the last month or so, but it has been a regular works drinks fixture. The food is a bit inconsistent, but at the moment I feel its pretty good pub fare. The spicy wedges are a particular favourite. I have always found the staff to be very friendly.
|
A great pub, without a doubt one of the best in Camden and just tucked up a side street so not too busy
Adam - 7 Jun 2004 14:39 |
I don't normally like this pub (coz its normally crap), but Friday lunchtime was much better, the food was very good and came promptly, and even the service was good. The ales in here tend to be a bit average, but hey, it has got a dartboard. Always look after your bag and wallet in here, not just because of the high prices but for the amount of thieves about.
Owen - 1 Jun 2004 09:17 |
Very unimpressed with my meal in this pub - ordered a vegetarian pasta, and was served a dish which contained chicken - which I noticed after i'd already taken a mouthful of it. Took it back and got a rather half-hearted verbal apology. Not happy.
Reagan - 20 May 2004 22:52 |
Great pub. Quiet, with plenty of lounging room and a very chilled atmosphere. It's the kind of pub which could become an extension of your living room. Someone below has correctly identified the very "local" feel which this pub has, because of its hidden location. I'm sure I found it by accident.
Food is good, beer is OK.
Matt - 7 May 2004 14:55 |
This pub is probably one of the best bars in Camden, for a chilled out Saturday or Sunday lunch. In the evening it has a great vibe, with I would have to say the friendless bar staff I've ever met. It's great that it's tucked away from the high street so you don't get your usual market tourists, which makes the clientel in there very local orientated. They also have a pool table and dart board upstairs.
Sarah - 19 Mar 2004 15:36 |
Its not a bad boozer at all really staff are reasonably friendly and beers not bad.Its greatest feature, however is its pool table and upstairs bar. Could somboby please inform me why this is the only deasent place in camden to hav a pool table
|
not a bad boozer really,bit expensive but that keeps the youngsters out,decent music,sky tv and a pool table upstairs,
|
As a resident of camden town, the camden tup is refreshing change from some of the other more high street venues in the area. With a wide selection of beers, friendly staff and regulars, the camden tup is the perfect place to to start off a weekend bender and to finish it off chilling out on A sunday afternnon with a Bloody mary.
dazza - 8 Sep 2003 20:18 |
The phrase “Oves Optimae Sunt” forms part of the logo for the Camden Tup which I think means something like “Sheep are Best”. Along with the Tup connection this may also have something to do with the antipodean leanings of the place. Nicely laid out and furnished on a minimalist theme with wooden floors and comfortable sofas. Nice pub which because of it’s location in a narrow alleyway has the feel of an underground bar to it.
|
A mainly Antipodean pub which is quite clean and covers two floors with a huge hexagonal balcony. This pub is quite hidden away but is very near the station. The tables and chairs are of good quality and the food has always offered a good smell although the last time I had eaten there was over four years ago. The Bombadier is pretty.
fresh in her
doofer - 6 Aug 2003 12:31 |
Tucked in behind Natwest Bank in Camden, and a couple of paces from the World's End, the Tup is comfy and friendly if not cheap; there's TVs for sport, and soft seating on both floors. However, the Tup's greatest fault is that it's position mean it rarely catches the sun.
Food is entirely respectable, with nachos, cajun chicken, burgers, and so on being standard fare, of a good quality.
It can be really quiet some times, especially early evening, so it can be great for a quiet drink in comfortable surroundings, with friendly staff.
Nick - 6 Jun 2003 22:57 |
skip nav