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Unoriginalname has summed this pub up perfectly. A decent enough boozer and at least they were happy to serve us unlike the Albert.
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While it might not win any awards, it's nice enough, serves some decent beers and, once the suits clear out, is quite a pleasant place.
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One of the old T & J Barnard pubs which is slowly shaking of this image.Mainly an office workers pub with some tourists at weekends. Looked like becoming a decent pub when new manager took over but has slipped into the ways of many pubs in the area with a couldn't less attitude from staff unless you happen to be regular
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Had a pleasant few pints in here a bit back, after discovering that The Cardinal wasn't a place we wanted to drink in any more. Nothing special, but decent beer, and a cheerful atmosphere. Wouldn't object at all if someone suggested meeting there for a jar or two.
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Ridiculously small toilets considering how packed this place gets on a Friday night. Decent bar staff... the sort who remember who arrived at the bar in what order, and politely telling the usual arrogant suits who push in to wait their turn.
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An okay pub for having a jar or two in after work. Beer is kept well, nothing spectacular, and the outside standing are is useful in the summer, if a little crowded. Usually full of politicos and media types, but not poncey ones.
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Arrghh! This coudl be such a great pub. Nice bar,a nd another down stairs (but it doesn't serve ale!). Food always seems good, and service is variable, depending on day/time (Friday nights can be murder!!)
But the bar staff - jeez, guys and girls, chill out. Every Friday night I've been in here they literally throw you out at 10 minutes after closing, even if you still have some drink left
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I particularly dislike this chain of pubs, the ones with that cream and red outside decor, and this is a prime example. Horrible place, particularly in tne gloomy downstairs. Like drinking in your granny's front room. It's so bad I'd rather drink in the Littern Tree just across the street (but most people probably wouldn't!).
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It's an OK pub. Nothing spectacular about it - but it seems clean and run well enough. The service was friendly and the Young's Ordinary was perfectly acceptable. I would certainly visit again if I was in the area, but it does have competition with The Speaker just down the road.
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A T&J pub. Food not as good as others in the chain. Good selection of wine but it was Australia Day. Worth a visit if you are in the area.
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Office workers' pub possibly, three real ales none unusual but the Bombardier seemed well kept. Chicken BLT sandwich ok. Slightly off the beaten track and worth going into.
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Went here on Saturday night, and it was pretty quiet, but still seemed a nice pub. Good selection of ales.
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Awful microwaved food, average beer. Should do better.
anonymous - 23 Sep 2005 14:32 |
A bit off the beaten track in Victoria but nonetheless a nice pub; did seem rather quiet for a Saturday night but this can be a good thing. A good starting point if you are pub crawling around the Victoria / Whitehall area.
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IS NORMAN STILL THE MANAGER?
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Have only been here once and am coming back when I am next in London, there was a real buzz about the place and people were very relaxed and having fun. The staff were very nice and the pub is in a great area.Will have lunch next time I go there as the menu looked nice and there was a good selection of wine. It is a very homey and friendly place for a weekend drink..
anonymous - 9 Feb 2005 13:40 |
Busy durning the week - but never too busy. I like this pub. Beer is decent, staff good and atmosphere is very welcoming. Bit small though and can be a struggle to get served at times.
Paul - 5 Nov 2004 12:10 |
I think this is the best boozer in town. Best to keep downstairs with the in crowd though
Taylor Waters - 28 Oct 2004 15:53 |
In a word - terrible. The red wine I was served was truly disgusting and I had to return it. Avoid at all costs.
Fiona Gallagher - 17 Apr 2004 12:09 |
Good pub and great service. Weekends are quiet which is good for a chilled pint during the day and week nights it kicks. Good atmosphere provided by the staff (including the manager and assistant which I don't see very often) and these guys know how to look after their beer as well as their custmoers. Top class.
Basil - 18 Feb 2004 11:01 |
Awful. Too much wood, too crowded. Only stayed for the one pint, which was to gassy.
Not somewhere where i can see myself returning.
Rob - 1 Feb 2004 18:56 |
Been there on a couple of Saturday nights and it's been empty. Traditional pub style and service Ok. Just needs a few punters to liven the place up.
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the cheese burger and chips werent big enough and there wasnt any decent steak but the service and atmosphere was goodgood
hoorah
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It's okay and that's about it really.
Juliet - 21 Dec 2003 17:54 |
I like it
Zsuzsa - 4 Jul 2003 08:55 |
I had my first trip to London a couple of weeks ago. I walked past this great homely-looking pub and decided to give it a try. Great ales, great service, great chicken and ham pie! Will definately reccomend this one to my friends back in SA.
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