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A village pub in London! Nice cosy little pub with open fire and chintzy Jacobean decor. The landlord took the trouble to pass the time of day and check everything was ok for us - a very rare occurrence in London! I will definitely be going back.
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A great find off the beaten track behind Charing Cross Hospital. Well kept beer usually Pride plus one other(Great Pint of Harvey's on my visit)Friendly Staff (Presume Father and Son Combo) Hope this place does not go the same way as the one up the road. Worth a visit before it gets closed or done up.
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An old-fashioned pub (and none the worse for that), making it stand out from the usual run of West London bars. Real ales served in traditional 'jugs', and lagers offered in a plainer glass with a handle. Off the beaten track, but well worth a few minutes detour from Barons Court underground.
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A quirky but nice pub that time forgot. Despite the warm shandy for my gender reassigned friend, the creepy 'dead bodies in the basement' feel the land-lady presented, expensive small lager list and intoxicating chemical spray in the garden - it was worth the visit. For the locals however.
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A bit like drinking in a National Trust property, yes, it's diferent I loved it. First time for ages that I've been served beer in a jug without asking - but I prefer straights. Landlord seeems a bit stiff and starchy and I don't think that non - locals are encouraged or particularly welcomed.
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Not as special as you would expect. Stiffness is the theme in here. A falseness from staff didnt impress. Not such a friendly crowd as, 30 second walk to, the queens head which has a real pub feel and a 60's retro style. But lovely garden for those summer days.
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The point about this pub is that isn't hasn't been decorated to "maximise" its potential - that would just make it a naff gastro pub. This pub isn't done out like a country local because someone thought it would be fashionable, this is a country local (albeit in the middle of London). The staff are great, John the landlord is a star (seriously how many landlords are you on first name terms with in London), and the beer is good. As for the "braying toffs" you're in West London for goodness sake - what do expect coal miners and lumberjacks? I can't recommend this place highly enough.
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I really dont understand what the fuss is about with this place. Whoever runs it has missed out on ALOT of potential - if you take your eyes away from the furnishings and the bar, the building itself has a quaint country feel about it and you'd expect the rest to follow suit. In my opinion, the metal bar (urgh), and plastic backed benches (urgh urgh) just look tacky. I'll not be going back.
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They have some fantastic non-mainstream ales on tap. The little garden out back is my favorite place to drink beer on a sunny day. The interior is dark and dank but in a cozy way if you like that sort of thing.
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All the Customers were moaning about their University days.
BORING!
Nice pub otherwise, completely unexpected given the area,
Bit pricey though, 3 quid for Stella.
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Lovely place - excellent beer and an uber-friendly crowd :D
I used to live in the area, and can confirm the pub does have a few black regulars so the rumours aren't true.
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As visiting Norwich fans to our disaster at Fulham this was the highlight of our day. Brilliant landlord, been in the family for years. Excellent real ale, friendly. A real find. Shame we won't be in the Premiership next season although we could go to it before QPR!
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I live around the corner from this pub and it IS great but the locals are a shower of braying toffs. They really are an insufferably posh bunch. I visited on a Sunday night once and there were hoards of people actually wearing 'wellies' and smelling of dogs after a jolly weekend huntin' and shootin' on Mummy's estate.
It's a nice pub with a bizarrely posh crowd. I actually quite enjoy going there with a couple of mates all wearing trainers and hoodies, the landlord's face lights up when he sees normals and the locals look as if they've accidentally trodden in something.
Rumours aboun that they won't serve blacks in the Colton. But those rumours are based on the testimony of drunken Nina, and hence, questionable at best.
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I agree - it's a classic - and no, I won't go telling everyone about it
A real gem to treasure and keep to ourselves
Good Deuchars IPA
John - 10 Nov 2004 13:10 |
Pobably the best local you could ever have...a country pub in the heart of London. John and the team are fantastic, certainly worth a visit if you are ever in the area. But don't go telling everyone!!
andrew - 26 Oct 2004 13:11 |
Being a local I'm a bit biased...but it is a London gem...great beer garden and a community feeling of a different era.
As for Serious' comment...Have you got two heads by the way?
David - 3 Sep 2004 12:41 |
John - the manager - and his staff are fantastic. This is the quintissential local pub (and mine, by the way). Having lived in many areas of London, and having had many 'locals', this is the first that I've found that is actually a genuine part of the community. Good value for money as well...if the Colton ever starts serving food, or if the smoking ban ever comes in to play, I don't know if I'll ever leave! ;)
peter - 27 Jul 2004 10:29 |
Brilliant local pub! Really old interior, very classic, and lovely little flower-filled courtyard out the back. Deuchars IPA on tap is fabulous as the Scots make inroads down South
Simon - 19 Jul 2004 11:55 |
I have been living round the corner for a few years now and only recently discovered. Very local, very cosy, quality service, reminds me of being in the sticks, an absolute gem!
anonymous - 28 Feb 2004 13:20 |
Delightful local pub,traditional and spotless with character added by amazing family run team,a treasure
Paul - 11 Nov 2003 11:57 |
Full of yuppies, very cliquey ... people look at you like you've got two heads when you walk in.
Serve a decent pint though !!!
Serious - 4 Nov 2003 17:30 |
Proper local pub serving good beer. The Landlord is a star and offers proper service with no attitude. An good local.
alex - 27 Aug 2003 09:51 |
Tiny, family-run, proper old-fashioned pub trapped in a time-warp and owned by real Londoners . Lovely little beer garden, sarnies at lunch but otherwise no food. Mainly frequented by locals but Will Young has been spotted there too!
Alice - 23 Jul 2003 13:59 |
