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There was real ale when I was there - Fullers London Pride and Courage Best. Astonishing deco interior. Atmosphere ok.
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Nice pub with a couple of decent residents and the some poles. However beware that a couple of brothers spend all there evenings in there from Monday to Thursday and be prepared if you nick ther seats. Area Manager is a great guy who sometimes puts a couple of snacks on the bar if you treat him nice.
Great big TV screens from out of the Arc
BruvS - 28 Mar 2007 16:28 |
A waste of what could be a great pub. The art deco interior is wonderful and virtually unique in Britain to be seen in a public house.
No real ale (forced to have a bottle of Youngs light ale, which was rank), furniture from a village hall and music mixed in with live football commentary when I was there on Saturday. Also seemed to be populated with extras from the Dave Allen show.
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This is one of the only pubs that I know of where all the customers are genuine and trust worthy. If you can look beyond the decor you will find that nowhere can you find so many people of the same nature in one pub. All pubs have their good and bad mix, but this one has 99% good.
When I first walked in there I thought the same as many others would, but get to know them and it is home from home.....
Also a refirb is on the way....
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Dump. one of those regulars only type of pubs where people stare as you walk in because you're on their territory
Steph - 28 Sep 2004 18:09 |
Traditional 1930's estate pub which has not undergone any modernisation! But then that is what makes it a very traditional pub....but avoid Friday/Saturday nights unless you take your ear plugs....unless loud music is what you want with your beer.
Chris - 31 Mar 2004 19:12 |
Was the most popular pub for miles around. A succession of bad managers led to a general decline in its popularity, also, the GEC estate closing didn't help. The new owner promises to regenerate the days of yore. We'll see. Drink prices are a bit high for the area.
Mike - 30 Jul 2003 10:49 |
I stumbled across your site and noted that you had a list of pubs accessible from South Kenton Station. This one wasn't included. It's literally outside the station. Beautifully preserved 1930's building. Quiet pub with many regulars. Massive TV for the football. Big Garden. Regular quiz nights. Occasional music. Well kept Courage Beer. And, funnily enough no food, but don't let that put you off.
Clare Taylor - 19 Jun 2003 10:57 |
