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A slightly run-down establishment with dark wooded interior and frosted windows. This can make the pub seem dark even in broad daylight. It's about midway between Marylebone High St and Baker St and is such is quieter than a lot of other pubs in the area. I rather liked this though.
The ales on offer were Pride, Adnams and Old Speckled Hen. By this point in the evening I needed something a bit lighter so had a lager. The food menu included such traditional favourites as cod and chips, shepherd's pie and - gloriously - spam fritters (1970's school dinners here we come).
Not the best pub in the area but useful if you are by yourself and in need of a quiet pint
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Good pint of Pride, full measure.
Pub grub is cheap&cheerful and quick. (fish&chips, sausage&mash, ...)
Gents in basement, Ladies and function room upstairs.
Was "The Lincoln in Marylebone" or "The Lincoln Inn Marylebone"
then (briefly) the "William Wallace" before that name went round the corner to the Bricklayers / Gunmakers.
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Well worn pub with a wide range of clientelle (dossers, tourists,suits). A bit to run down on the interior but once again in this area the beer really let the place down. Had a pint of Adnams that was god awful. Will leave it to the dossers and tourists.
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Very busy on a Friday evening, but not that much in the way of atmosphere (not helped by the very dark wood decor). Interesting, if hardly authentic, 'olde worlde pubbe' exterior. Perfectly reasonable pint of Old Speckled Hen but annoyingly sold in a lager-type tall, thin glass. Pride and Theakstons also on. Also, beware prices - my pint cost £3.40 which is a bit steep, even for the area.
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This is a nice looking pub that I could imagine having a good atmosphere when a bit busier than it was on my early evening week night visit, I just felt that the attitude of the barman let the side down a little.
Old Speckled Hen, Pride and Adnams were all available alongside a standard draught selection and although my Guinness tasted fine it was a short measure. This was more irritating than usual as this is not the cheapest pub in the area.
Maybe I went at the wrong time, but from this experience I would not return in a hurry.
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Tudor style building on a corner plot, one room on the ground floor however it is easy to see how the pub was once divided into two or possibly three areas including a small snug at a guess, as a former door on one side is still present but blocked by a drinking ledge across it. It is quite dark inside, there is a lot of dark stained wood, and the superb old leaded windows with their obscure glass and old Wm Youngers stained inserts don't let in that much light. The windows pick out the WmY name but also "Scotch Ale" and "Mild and Pale Ales". The bar is on an end wall, seating is traditional plus stools at the bar and drinking shelves.
Upstairs are the toilets and also a dining room, I didn't visit though so no comments there.
Beers on were Pride, OSH and Theakston BB. I had the BB and it was in good nick.
There is a basic food menu over the bar on a board, I have to mention that this includes Spam Fritters! That takes me back to primary school, back in the Jurassic age.
In all, a reasonable find and worthy of a look in. I really didn't take to the country style music background though.
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£3.30pint for theakston best, and rather dis-interested service,nice enough building though 6/10
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Phoned the pub to ask about the possibility of hiring a room for a meeting. Very accommodating ldlord offered the use of upstairs restaurant. Nice atmospheric pub with excellent drop of Theakston's on. Busy later with a leaving do but our chosen venue went well and we'll be back! elnet
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Reliable, friendly, welcoming pub, if a bit overpriced. "One for the road" type of place; we usually have our second pint in here, then move on, but it's a great little place. The Pride varies, but is mostly fine. Varied, eclectic crowd.
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Best pint of guiness in London
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Nothing special, but a pleasant enough place for a quiet pint. The Pride was OK when I was there, and I suppose I'll get used to paying £3.20 a pint...
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good little bare boards pub nice windows, fire and watched footie results come in. pride wasn't up to scratch though.
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saw pauline from eastenders in here the other day.
resisted the temptation to ask for an autograph.
nice.
anonymous - 5 Nov 2005 11:30 |
just the place to take the parents on a visit from out of town.... good beer, not too expensive and a warm welcome from the staff.... quiet street so quite pleasant to sit outside...
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This is a wonderful neighborhood pub. Terry and Maria Howard are the warm and welcoming owners, and the food is great. It has the feel of how an old pub should be. It's our favorite London pub!
Sharon Ward - 15 Nov 2004 22:30 |
This has to be one of the best pubs in the west end. Warm frendly, and always made to feel welcome. With great prices on their house spirits, you can't go wrong. Probably the best bar staff across the country, there always looking out for your needs and never making you uncomfortable (like some of the places that I have happened to come across in my time). Also you may feel star struck by the amount of celebrities that just wonder. Great location and GREAT PUB.
Thad - 11 Nov 2004 08:56 |
Terry & Maria are excellent, as are the other friendly staff. Great spot for a lunch time snack for a decent price, has tables outside for a spot of sun and watch out for the odd celebrity too. This cheery 'local' in the middle of town really does appeal to those wanting to relax away from the glare of London's busy West End.
Helen Sear - 27 Jul 2004 11:54 |
Terry & Maria are the best and a super night out on Thursday that ended in the Tup. I can't tell you the last time I had such a good time that ended on a great note. Walked in here after making the rounds from Oxford St, and my running mate for the evening and I were welcomed as if coming back from war. Couple pints to end the evening and we were much better for stopping than if we had continued on. Thanks Terry - look forward to sharing a pint with you again.
Jamie - 1 Jun 2004 13:19 |
Run by a lovely couple - Terry and Maria - and the friendliest staff. Always welcoming. Serves food at lunchtimes - you wouldn't be able to beat the price for this area of town!
Nikki - 25 Mar 2004 11:01 |
Decent local but often a couple of neighborhood drunks nursing their one pint in the corner. John Smiths on so makes it a stop for me. Staff are often too busy playing cards to help the customers. Dart board and tournaments multiple evenings during the week.
James - 10 Sep 2003 12:56 |
