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This is a high-ceilinged corner pub, typical of Victorian design. It even boasts a rather fine tiled mural of what appears to be a local river scene, and which is certainly one of the pub’s original features. As you might expect with a pub of this name, there is a lot of nautical paraphernalia adorning the walls, including some model ships.
They had Deuchars IPA, Adnam’s Bitter and spitfire on. The Deuchars was £3.10 a pint, but tasted just fine. I rather like this pub as it has a traditional feel to it, and in my view is definitely worth a visit if you are in the London Bridge area.
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Had a reasonable pint of Adnams here last night at an unreasonable £3.10. Decent boozer convenient for London Bridge station, under the arches opposite Hays Galleria.
One room with a central bar. Service good. Also offering Deuchars IPA and Sheps Spitfire.
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Went here a couple of days ago. Excellent pint of Adnams, and friendly bar staff. Slightly shabby sort of pub, but I kind of like that. Would go again if in the area.
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Somewhat cramped pub, with a large square bar in the centre and efficient service, but limited room on each of the four sides. Nice enough pint of Pride.
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I visited during the world cup to watch a game, the pace was busy but the landlady was spot on with the service - I think I was on Adnams (few weeks ago) I think if you are in the area do take a look!
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I have been here twice. I found it enjoyable on both occasions. It has a good atmosphere. The Landlady would definitely not tolerate any illegal activities (like drug dealing as mentioned earlier). It is in a good location and a good place to go for a chinwag with a friend.
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I made the mistake of visiting this pub earlier this month. Ordered a pint (Pride I think it was) which was distinctly under par, not vinegar but definately not nice. I discretely brought this to the attention of the Landlady who pronounced it to be perfectly OK and declined to offer any alternative. I was stunned. I suggested that she drank it herself and left £3 poorer.
Bad beer and a bad attitude to customers - I certainly won't be back.
Fortunately there was an excellent pint of Old Wallop and charming service to be had at the Davy's pub just up the road.
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Another very enjoyable visit late on Thursday evening - Adnams in splendid form. This is not the friendliest pub in the world, but, in support of the previous contributor, yes, it's a proper London pub and recommended on any crawl of the area. No signs of drugs or an "edgy" atmosphere either
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As a regular to this pub (I work over the road) I must say that I am surprised someone was offerred drugs in here. I know the landlord well and know this would not be tolerated. Having drunk in there for 4 years or so I have never been offered anything. There is a club under one of the railway arches down the road and you may have gone there on a rave night or something when a lot of clubbers go in there for a quick drink.
It is a bit tatty but thats what I like about it. Its a proper London boozer. Always a good selection of ales as well as the normal lagers on tap. Wine is limited to red, rose, or white and I think there is only one of each.
There is a new chef in there and always some good daily specials. Certainly a cut above standard pub grub.
I love it!
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I generally quite like this place, but it the atmosphere does vary depending upon mix of old style locals, Tourist and office workers depending upon when u go.
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Have popped into here. Not the nicest of pubs. Seemed a bit tatty. The beer wasn't bad, and the bar staff ok, but the tattiness just overdid for me.
Don't think I'll go back.
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Fair play to Boss_hog mentioning certain clientele offered class A drugs to him and his missus Id call that edgy Ive been in here myself and the person in charge needs to sort this problem out asap.
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Just to elaborate on my 'edgy' comment from earlier post. Two seperate patrons who had previously been drinking at the bar approached my missus and I offering firstly stolen goods and then some class A drugs.
Call me picky, but that falls into the 'edgy' bracket in my books.
anonymous - 5 Jun 2006 14:20 |
Little to add to my previous comment in April 2005. Adnams was on form last night and I certainly wouldn't describe the clientele as "edgy" in any shape or form. More than happy to include this one in any crawl of the London Bridge area
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Expected a lot more really. Bland beer and a very 'edgy' clientele (thats being kind). Not really worth the walk from London Bridge, particularly with lots of excellent boozers to choose from in the area.
I did like the decorative frieze on the back wall though.
anonymous - 25 Apr 2006 10:15 |
comfortable pub a few mins walk from the bustle of Borough High Street, quite suprised that this is in the 2006 Good Beer Guide, its not bad but not that special either. Friendly and prompt service.
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Good pub, awful clientel (although there was a Chelsea match on).
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Re-visited recently after an absence of 25 years! Good atmosphere with sensibly priced ales. Lunch was well cooked and above average.
This used to be known locally as "The Pink Tit". Look over the fron door to see why.
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Nice traditional single bar pub about 5 minutes walk away from London Bridge British Rail. Highlight is the tiled picture of The Pool of London on the far wall. Beers on were Adnams, Spitfire and Rebellion from Marlow. Note also the caryatid ( I think that's what you call it ) over the front door and the old Courage cockerel.
Well worth visiting - I will definitely come again, hopefully sooner rather than later
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Had an enjoyable drink here before heading off quickly. I feel it had more to offer, and I'll probably be back if I'm in the area again. Good range of ales it seemed.
anonymous - 12 Jan 2005 02:24 |
Have visited this pub over a number of years, it's had its ups and downs with beers and service. The beers on yesterday were nothing special. Worth visiting if in the area just to see the old picture tiling inside.
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reasonably priced with a fair range of decent ales on my first visit, going there tonight.
michael - 10 Jun 2004 13:54 |
Was in the pub last night, do not know how it got into the good beer guyide as the spitfire was below par
thomas - 21 Jan 2004 15:25 |
A large, single-room pub featuring a central island bar and up to three changing real ales. Usually one of them is from a micro (I had MOLES MOLENNIUM BITTER on my visit of 04/02/2003). Handy for the London Dungeon, London Bridge and Tower Bridge. The beer was (ok) on my visit, and I'd give it 6/10.
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