please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
When I went in here on 12th April there was a bloke dressed in a penguin outfit.
Noisy medical students. Even the media types ran for the hills.
If you want a youngs pub in this part of London head for the Founders Arms.
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It isn't (and could never be) what you would call a local. OK for a few post-work beers though.
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Lovely pub, and well managed. I once organised an Xmas dinner for 12 people, and the food and service by the Landlady was faultless.
The big issue with this pub is the clientele. Annoying media twatts who gather round the bar talking loudly, ensuring that no-one else has access to the bar. Truly a shame - hopefully the Landlord and Landlady can get themselves another pub away from the TV studio.
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Prime location but a bit bland and a bit dry to be honest.
Feels like a working lunch even if you're not at work.
Smart and clean and the beer's ok but nothing memorable or outstanding.
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Nothing particularly wrong with this pub on my visit, but nothing particularly special either.
Is a bit small for a modern style pub, but there is the upstairs to redeem. Reasonable selection on tap.
Think it was just very dead on my visit. Nice to have a quiet pub, but maybe was expecting a bit of atmosphere?
All in all, worth a pop by, jsut a bit bland
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Media central
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Very average Youngs pub - good for a quick half.
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Inexplicably popular Youngs pub on the South Bank midway between Blackfriars and Waterloo. Not worth going out of your way to find, The nearby Mad Hatter Hotel in Stamford Street ( Fullers Ale and Pie House ) is a much better bet in all respects - and, somewhat surprisingly, was much emptier than the Mulberry Bush last Tuesday night. If you like vertical drinking, try the Mulberry Bush - if you want comfort ( somewhere to sit down ) and decent beer to boot, go to the Mad Hatter. The choice is yours
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Harmless. I noticed they had something called Young's Smooth on one of the taps. Why would you want to drink that? I had a ram rod from the pump.
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Like a good many other people I dare say, this is a pub that I only ever venture into when I'm waiting to go in to or gagging for a pint after a night over the road watching a TV show being taped.
That said I've always found it to be an agreeable place to spend an hour or so. Bar staff tend to be relatively urgent and intelligent and the beer is normally fine. Prices aren't great but given the location that's hardly a shock now is it?
Comfortable pub with a nice buzz that isn't normally too rammed. Best place to head for if you find yourself in this neck of the woods largely because of the lack of any worthwhile competition within walking distance.
Pleasant but unremarkable.
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A Youngs bar that tries to be a pub cum wine bar, handy place for a stiffener if you're on route to the London studios.
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Typical Young’s pub on the South Bank. Had more of a wine bar feel to it but the beer quality was good. I was disappointed by the lack of Young’s bottled beer. They had a large selection of wines if that’s your thing. Wouldn’t hurry back.
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Popped in during the afternoon okay for a quick drink. Bit on the expensive side £2-80 for a pint of winter warmer. The bar was clean and tidy, quick service. Would visit again.
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Agree with Nick - Bit atmosphere-less at times but you do get to spot the occasional z-list celeb as its opposite the London Studios. My worst spot so far was the bloke who used to present The Premiership on Monday
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One of my local haunts after work. An okay pub, although the atmosphere can be lacking sometimes. One unfortunate side effect of being opposite the LWT building is that you get various C-listers in there drinking. Paul Ross is my worst spot so far.
Nick - 22 Jun 2004 16:48 |
Spacious Youngs pub offerting Ordinary Bitter, Special and Waggle Dance all in good condition. I had the Ordinary during my visit, @ £2.40 a pint. Extensive bistro menu featuring main courses from £6 to £8, with starters at £5. Very friendly staff. No music. Disabled toilet is locked. Families are welcome, and a function room is provided which they are encouraged to use. The landlord has done "relief" for some of London's finest young's pubs. Handy for the London Eye and Hungerford Bridge, as well as the theatres of the South Bank.
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