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Visited many times, most recently last week - beer still good which makes up somewhat for the very mediocre and expensive food. The staff are a waste of time and prefer to natter than to serve customers.
BobOs - 13 Aug 2008 00:10 |
Would King of Beer be the landlord of this establishment? Surely he is the only person deluded enough to believe "sound traditonal food offering", "friendly and helpful staff"
You have got to be kidding.
If you want to wait 40 minutes for 2 fish and chips, with staff who don't seem to have a clue who is waiting.All attempts to catch the waiter's eye failed This is the worst kind of pub, knows it will still be busy thanks to tourists, so doesn't care what kind of service you get.
Northen Money right about the beer though
anonymous - 15 Jul 2007 22:44 |
a bloody good little pub, given there must have been a huge tempation to tart it up for the tourists. the irish fellow behind the bar is one of the friendliest blokes in london and they also sell a nice pint of numbers.
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As a northener (albeit not a monkey), my first impressions of this place were not too bad - the beer was in good shape and, as touched on in another comment, it's just off the main hustle and bustle of Leicester Square. Will bear it in mind for the next time I'm in the area.
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Have been drinking in this locality for a number of years now and must disagree entirely with the northern monkey...Sorry!Whilst other pubs have obviously had money chucked at them to "tart them up" this pub has proved itself a tried and tested winner in my book. An endless selection of constantly changing ales (from many regional micro-brewers) coupled with a sound traditional pub food offering makes this place a real gem. Nicely tucked away from the more expensive touristy rip off pubs this one is a real find! Helpful and friendly staff who know their stuff. Try it!
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If you want a nice looking bar head next door to the Crooked Surgeon. If price is your thing, head here. Quite possibly the worst service and speed in the area, but they will sell you a relatively bargain pint, even if the product choice is extremely limited.
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Nice pub but the availability of beer is not to be relied upon. The staff vary from capable to clueless, with the latter being more often in attendance. Pop in and you may spend a good evening or immediately need to move on to better haunts.
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No one will break the land speed record to serve you here!And thats a tried and tested observation..not a one off.Location gets a higher mark from me.beer's usually ok.Gives the impression it has its regular crowd.A pub I normally use on my London visits.
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good pub for the area.
last time we were there a band started up out
side on the pavement.
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Slightly tucked away, this place is a bit of a haven. Nice and quiet at lunch time, the food being cheap and edible. The beer is cold and the welcome warm. Good combination we think!
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This pub came recommended by a good friend of mine and I can see why. The welcome I recieved was friendly and genuine....a rarity it seems in central London! I was particularly impressed with the range of Real Ales on offer...and the suggestions made by the barman with regards their differing strengths and flavours. Food offered was traditional pub fayre...simple but appealing. A real hidden gem just tucked away from the crowds of Leicester square.
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just a nice no nonsense boozer,nothing amazing but serves its purpose.
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Not a bad little pub, reasonable for the area and not full of tourist idiots (not when I've been anyway). And they sell Kronenbourg Blanc on tap - need I say more?
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went today for the first time in 10 years - where did the round bar go??
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boring
anonymous - 18 Mar 2006 20:53 |
Went in this Pub to get out of the rain, the best thing on a rainy day. Great selection, great food and very great staff. Was a bit apprehensive due to its location.
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pretty nondescript pub next to Leicester Square, hence is tourists hell.
having said that, clearly a far better option than the nearby Hogshead rubbish, so for it's location is not bad.
TheGP - 29 Jan 2006 20:06 |
First, shocked by the prize !! Cheaper than everywhere. Second, nice music, nice ambiance !! Nice place to go.
chuck - 13 Nov 2005 21:09 |
Useful to know this traditional pub just off the Square. Welcoming, even just 20 mins before closing-time. Beware, though, steep stairs to the loos... a bit like in many Amsterdam bars!
Howard & Sue - 18 Jul 2004 18:41 |
Where can I begin ? Fantastic assortment of people here all buying beers , really find it fascinating to watch , sometimes I get my wallet out just to check its intact. Have to be careful though British Muesuem is minutes from here , wouldnt want them finding it
Buda Pest - 12 Jul 2004 23:14 |
Great little pub, nice bar staff, they even dish me out freebies every now and then, which is the main reason I use it, the barman even showed me how to pour my own pint the other day, cracking drop of stella, nice and fresh, a lot cheaper than my local in Colliers Wood, keep on smiling, look like you are enjoying yourself!
Pikey Niall - 23 Jun 2004 14:26 |
Not bad,one of the few pubs in this area that hasnt been turned into a tacky theme bar.
Nick Hamer - 20 May 2004 18:41 |
Of all the bars in soho and the west end why on earth would you want to drink in this joint? Poor layout, dodgy characters collecting for the salvation army - and a regular called Barry who has a different beard each week.
The landlord - 26 Mar 2004 14:46 |
A great boozer, we like it and its ours. No tourists and the like, nice atmosphere and serves Brains SA (Skull Attack). Oh, and Barry drinks there a lot. He's the local fozzies wino.
Ed - 26 Mar 2004 14:28 |
The Imperial is a civilized pub for civilized people. It has a 'local' feel, which is welcome in an area that is generally full of trendy bars. In the Ladies there are clean toilets that have their own mirrors and Victorian style washbasins so you can refresh/make up in private. You have to work for them however because they're up a steep winding flight of stairs. I nearly fell twice while employing great care ascending them...and I was sober. God help any well- oiled girl getting up and down them at the end of the night.
Sue - 15 Jan 2004 12:25 |
Work across the Square from here so have been frequenting for years. Recently refurbished and my colleagues and I were worried that like most refurbs they were going to ruin it's traditional proper 'brown pub' status. However they've actually improved it sorting out the flooding toilets in the process. Step inside and you enter a world away from tourist Leicester Square. A gem.
Tim - 5 Sep 2003 17:39 |
Nice little pub. Generally not too busy. A nice escape from the chaos that is Leicester Square
Alistair - 28 Nov 2002 10:42 |
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