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Popped in for a quick pint on the basis that it was the nearest pub to the office I'd visited that was open at 4.00PM on a Monday afternoon.
So cant review it very accurately because, as you can imagine, there wasn't a lot going on at 4.00PM on a Monday afternoon.
But can concur that it is a nice traditional no-nonsense boozer and the OSH was very drinkable.
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poshpplhater - 5 Apr 2008 01:16
Got some new manager
one massive Tw@t he is unfortunately.
well its a damn shame you feel this way about him as his a good laugh once you get to know him but as you only seem to give a shit about the fruities guess you need to head to a gay bar might work out better for you.
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Got some new manager
one massive Tw@t he is unfortunately.
cheap food pool table and decent fruities though.
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Nice traditional no-nonsense boozer. There’s a split level bar with a big screen for sports, fruit and quiz machines and also an ATM. Greene King beers, only OSH was on but it was in good nick, the food looked good but I didn’t eat, and service was friendly. There’s a large and well presented outside patio area which I imagine is well used during the Summer months. For some reason the doors to the toilets have mirrors in them instead of glass which can lead to confusion after a couple of beers, I ended up opening the door for my reflection and wondering why I wasn’t on the other side!!
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OK for a quick pint while waiting for your train.
Has Pool table and big screen TV. Not my sort of pub.
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Comfortingly traditional style local boozer that is airy and surprisingly spacious. Unfussy, uncomplicated and rarely for the area unpretentious. Barstaff are amongst the friendliest and most attentive I’ve encountered in a very long time.
The range of drinks is standard for a Greene King House and that’s certainly ok if perhaps lacking that little something special for those who wish to try something a bit out of the ordinary. The pints of Guinness Extra Cold that I had were all top notch and reminded me of exactly why I should drink it more often.
The furniture and décor are relatively Spartan if comfortable but there is a classic loud but durable red with paisley pattern pub carpet to keep things homely. There are a few TVs positioned at various vantage points but they definitely seem to be there for background entertainment rather than the huge flat screen centre points that dominate many a sports TV orientated pub.
Prices were very reasonable especially in comparison to neighbouring pubs/bars in the wannabe trendy but actually very run down King’s Cross area.
All in all a splendid little pub that reminded me of how pubs used to be before theme pubs, cheap chains, and sports bars came to dominate so many areas. A really good place for a good chat over a few pints with some good company, perhaps it is better suited to that kind of midweek drink than a lively weekend drink.
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The Lucas Arms could be worse, but it is just a standard Greene King house - boring beers and a downmarket vibe. I've been in there a few times, but not recently I admit.
Nearby there are better pubs, though not many. Personally I like Smithy's around the corner, as they always seem to have a good guest ale on when I'm in (e.g. Hopback Summer Lightning).
anonymous - 27 Mar 2007 11:39 |
The Lucas is as much as you would want from a traditional style pub without having anything to make it stand out as being particularly exceptional. The smaller front bar and larger extended rear bar contain all the trimmings that you would ordinarily expect of a decent pub, TV’s, Big Screen, pool table, fruit machines, cash machine, juke box and so on. The service was fine and the beer is of the standard Green King range (IPA, Speckled Hen, Abbott), nothing spectacular but perfectly adequate and reasonably priced. In an area where pubs are either undergoing trendy makeovers or converting to Irish theme bars, the fact that this remains a straight forward no nonsense boozer may be its biggest asset and whilst it is not worth going out of the way for, it is certainly worth popping in if passing.
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Made unplanned stops here a few times in the past, simply because it is around the corner from King's Cross and just about the first pub you come to after escaping the traffic and tramps outside the station.
Once broke up with a girlfriend here. Once met my parents off the train in here once. Sat in the "beer garden" (by the bins) with Gibbles drinking in England hats after coming back from a pre-Euro 2004 warm-up game in Manchester.
A thoroughly average place. Serves average beer in average surroundings and I wouldn't touch any food they serve in here. Swintons around the corner looks nicer, and Smithy's is certainly a better bet. Nonetheless you could do worse if you are gasping for a drink / piss on your way to somewhere better.
6/10. That is generous.
anonymous - 28 Jun 2006 16:51 |
I recall the beer being good. So good, then.
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Not bad at all, good for a couple of ales before AC30 at the Water Rats. Three GK brews on (Abbott, IPA & Speckled Hen) priced at £2.50, reasonable for the area.
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Good beer & food. One of my regular watering holes. Beware of the TV on football nights (unless you like that sort of thing, of course).
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Slow service..
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Opposite the Water Rats, a good place to meet up before a gig. Got some proper beers on and there might still be a pool table.
Pauly - 22 Sep 2003 14:26 |
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