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Just like HMT, I must have walked passed it countless times, it sadly just seems to blend in with the building. Which is must be said is a fabulous Art-Deco structure.
Whilst walking down the road from the Lords, having consumed a ropey pint or three of Young’s, I spotted this place still open and went in for a last one. As has been previously stated in appearance in nothing to rave about, it’s an ordinary pub, which doesn’t claim to be anything else. The staff however, are excellent, all speak English (even the gorgeous Polish girl, who I still don’t believe has only lived here 2 years), which makes a great change and nothing seemed too much trouble for them. They were jovial and chatty despite the lateness of the hour. I think I finally ‘fell out’ the door around twoish.
The ale though is the main point which makes me write. It’s truly excellent and very well priced for the area, far cheaper than the Lords. Having checked, this place is in the latest Good Beer Guide, though there was no signage to hint at that. Maybe they’re just too modest.
I think this Pub was the highlight of the drinking on my trip and will be visiting at every opportunity. A great shame I never knew this little treasure existed earlier in the week.
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Knowing that I have walked past several times and never thought to enter, last Thursday (29 May), this reviewer thought it about time he finally checked out The Peacock. In all truthfulness, it’s no looker from the outside and indeed, is rather plain within. However, its basic no-thrills sensibilities actually work in its favour. I found it to be a pub that serves it purposes and what’s more, serves it well. The clientele is naturally made up of local suited office types and one suspects it can get fairly busy on a Friday evening. There wasn’t a great deal on the ground floor to grab my attention, aside from the obligatory fruit machine and plasma television. Up the spiral staircase and you are confronted with additional seating and surprisingly for the area, a darts board. Oh, and the toilets. There were three hand pumps in operation on my visit and the Black Sheep was both reasonably priced and refreshing. I’ll think I’ll visit again.
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Décor – A pub with no pretensions. Toilets were clean and healthy which is always a good sign.
Staff – A refreshing change. All were English speaking, efficient and cheerful. Though the barman can be a little over friendly and ‘chummy’.
Pricing – Spot on, even cheap for the area. Ales were on a’ try before you buy, another good sign of someone who cares what they sell and despite it being Friday, Blacksheep and Harveys were on great form.
Overall – A little hidden gem. A fantastic mix of city workers from all walks and a great many regulars who easily mixed with everyone. No matter how busy it got, we never waited to be served and the staff new our round better than I did! This is a true example of the English pub at its best. Well done to the managers of The Peacock, you will see us again
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I'm possibly being unfair to The Peacock as I visited on a Friday afternoon and it is closed at weekends so only having one pump of 3 working serving a mediocre Sussex Best can be understandable. Pump clips behind the bar suggest a decent range normally available even if they were mostly mainstream stuff. It was rather quiet and being a large single room this means little atmosphere. Bland interior, fold down big screen for sporting events, and a pool table upstairs.
Perhaps I need to try again midweek?
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Having toured the majority of the area whilst on a course last week, this place saved the City from my eternal damnation. Reasonably well kept, but being worked on, friendly, efficient English speaking staff and a Landlord who is a hoot. Beer drinkers themselves the couple who run it explained they wanted to create a Pub where they would drink, and they certainly have.
The selection of beer was limited given it was late Thursday and they close at the weekend (something I still can’t understand) only Blacksheep and Jennings Cumberland available, two great beers and he was apologising? Sadly I can’t make this week when Tim Taylors, Brains SA and Flowers IPA are being served. As for pricing, I we were amazed it was far cheaper than the 3 Lords only 100 yards up the road.
Uncertain about the previous bar comments, this place is certainly a Pub with all the trimmings, Pool Table, Darts Board and a Juke Box to die for. The doors were still open at midnight, we finally left at about 1am and it still seemed to be going. The greatest oddity about this place was there were women drinking in here and they looked very comfortable with the place too.
I was told by some regulars that the management are new and have never run a Pub before – well they’ve got off to a flying start in my book. They were actually given people directions to other pubs and tourist information for weekend drinking, now that’s what I call service. This is one place in the City where I will certainly drink again, particularly as they intend to now intend open at weekends
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i do like this pub found it by accident on a crawl one afternoon midweek and went in for one , the place was dead 2 bar staff and us 2 ordered a pint played the fruitys then went up to play pool , lovely roomy area upstairs where the toilets are , nice drop of beer friendly bar staff and reasonable prices all add up to a good pub in my eyes .
i will return next time im up london on the beer
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A suits pub,but also a great pub for a weekday football match.
This pub is always friendly and the place is very decent,with a good clientele.
anonymous - 29 May 2006 16:58 |
A nice friendly pub, a few suits in but other than that a great atmosphere and the pool table upstairs was full. Good Guinness and the barlady, who was extremely friendly, even bought it over to us. Haven't tried the food yet but it looked and smelled good!
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A pub, not a bar. Recently refurbished. Pool table is a bonus. Good bar staff, really good place for a post-work drink.
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A good English pub - not a bar.
No pretentious people, no worries.
anonymous - 23 Jun 2004 18:08 |
pool table
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