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Not a lot to recommend this pub, located as it is on one of London’s oldest thoroughfares. Uncomfortable seats; and nothing else in the way of internal features worth mentioning. But one first for me – it’s the first pub I have been in which had a sign advertising the forthcoming new gents’ toilets. Had a pint of Wadworth’s 6X which was OK. Not worth going out of one’s way to visit – but I didn’t try the Thai food which did look pretty good.
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They seem to have spent a lot of money fixing up the exterior, and about £20 inside replacing the dartboard.....a perfect refurb as far as I'm concerned! I kind of like the shabby, 60's(?) era, Watney's branded interior, and was frightened it may have been removed when I approach the new look frontage. The Thai food is still available too, which is a pleasant way to fill up before touring around Clerkenwell's numerous drinking delights.
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Not much has changed since I first commented almost 4 years ago. Good Thai food in a proper pub. Now has 4 ales on - GK IPA, London Pride, Youngs and Black Sheep. Ale also seems to be kept better and the short pints are a thing of the past
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I like this pub. I was very suprised to find Greene King IPA for £2.60
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This is a nice bar, and surprisingly for this area it dosen't get too busy, the decor is contrived shabby chic, it works quite well. The drink list is quite standard fare and the staff are friendly and on the ball. A previous correspondent stated that this has a scary feel to it, the locals that I saw in here seemed a nice bunch of regular guys and gals, in fact their were quite a lot of ladies in here which sort of cancels out the scary claim, all male environment=scary. When me and my hombres and chicas were here we all had a great time. Not too sure about the mens loos, reminded me of a mexican beach bar.
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Been to this pub a few times and found it ok until i asked for a glass of tap water as i was drinking wine, they only wanted to charge me £1.20 for a glass of bloody tap water
anonymous - 10 Jul 2007 11:07 |
My first visit on Friday and it won't be my last. This is an unsophisticated but very friendly and lively pub, perfect for the end of an Friday evening pub crawl. Not normally a fan of karioke but enjoyed Dave the Landlord's singing and there were some decent regulars singing too. Beer and service very good.
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In a word - disappointing. The beer is expensive, the decor depressing - inside the place looks like the pub from "Life on Mars". Go to the nearby Sir John Oldcastle instead.
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Excellent pub - easily one of the best in the area with good management, regular and honest locals and ale of high quality. Service is usually first rate and offers oriental foods. Well worth a visit.
Mcloj - 25 Sep 2006 14:02 |
Slightly scary 'local' pub. Best avoided in the evenings unless you want to spend the whole time feeling distinctly out of place in your salaryman whistle & flute.
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Back alley boozer with no frills except the grey ones hanging in the window. Good for a lunch time lager or an after work session. Check out the permanent fixture in the corner, a retired gent in plaid with a huge handlebar moustache.
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Brilliant food and good beer. Not the kind of place for a romantic dinner but pretty good for lunch out of the office.A good meal for £5 can't be bad.
john - 13 May 2004 22:27 |
Smells of chip fat, the decor is horrible and very out of keeping with the 'oldie-worldy' way the pub looks (and advertises itself) on the outside. I wasn't too impressed.
Vikki - 18 Mar 2004 09:59 |
Despite the bitter constantly going off, the short measures, the aggressive landlady, the cliff-face like stairs to the toilts, this is home from home. Please don't ever change!
Steve - 12 Feb 2004 21:54 |
Back street local serving several real ales (Bombadier and Adnams included). Most noted for its cheap, quickly served Thai meals for which there can be a queue of 20 to place an order on a busy Friday lunchtime. Watch the short pint measures though.
lout_from_the_lane - 3 Feb 2004 13:50 |
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