Cheshire Cheese, Templeback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Very small single-roomed pub, although I note att'd suggestions of a downstairs room (I didn't investigate, sorry). Very old appearance with leadlight windows and low-lit bar area (I walked into a stray barstool before I'd even had a drink!) contribute to an intimate feel even if the handful of punters ystdy were local office or legal staff. Decent soundtrack - Lola/Mack-theKnife stylee - although muted sky sports news was probably unnecessary. Despite the size of the bar, the 5 tables (max 16 covers) were all set for dining and notices displayed the daily 'cooked special' - a choice of 3 curries - Lal Mans, Coconut Dhania Murg, Aloo Gobi - with rice & nan plus salad or raita, £6.95. On leaving I noticed that the regular menu also comprised indian dishes. Pleased to find St Austell Tribute as an alternative to the usual suspects (Bombardier, Courage, IPA), and it was good. I imagine bar area could become quickly uncomfortable if busy, but not a bad place for a stop-off if on yr way to Edgar Wallace round the corner. Only open weekends for private functions.
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I have not been to this place for years, but I can tell you the reviews pick out the one thing that this place was famous for when I would go in every other day - friendliness. The staff have always been wonderful and the food very nice. Long may it continue!!
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Popped in again at night this time. I was the only one there so why stay open at night. However the two young Spanish staff were very pleasant.I shall do lunch times next time I am down in London.
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I went back in here a few days ago and was pleased to see that it has actually improved on my last visit. I had forgotten how well the beer was kept here, but I will definitely be making this a regular drinking hole for after work.
The staff seem to go out of their way to be friendly to every one who comes in here, and this is a trait that I hope they continue - it adds a huge amount of value to any pub experience.
It can get quite busy downstairs straight after work, but the service is pretty swift and their is a non-smoking room upstairs, as well as extra seating downstairs.
Highly recommended.
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I popped in here recently and liked what I saw. The drinks weren't as interesting as round the corner but it looks good and the bar staff were very friendly.As the previous comment said he was a gentleman. Adnams was ok.What's the food like?
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My favorite London pub.One of the best reasons to explore the backways and alleyways.Good selection of beers,an Irish landlord who is a gentleman and wonderfully pleasant barmaids.I had a lovely Guiness and steak pie for just £5.45.Only one slight complaint, the piped radio music. however the guy who said it was like a country pub in the middle of London got it right.
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Not to be confused with the famous Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese a few hundred yards away, this delightfully enticing corner pub tucked away down the back streets has a charm all of its own. Run by a very welcoming and approachable Irishman, the pub has a bit of an Irish feel but does not fall into any trashy theme pub category. Once inside, your mind is transported into a country pub atmosphere a million miles away from the rush of the nearby Strand. The single room carpeted main bar has plenty of oak paneling and latticed windows with displays of plates, police badges, cheese dishes and a few stein hanging from the rafters. There is a wide if rather unadventurous selection of beers : Courage Best, Directors, Bombardier and Adnams with Wadworth IPA providing the only relatively uncommon pint on my last visit. Fosters, John Smiths, Strongbow and Guinness make up the rest of the beer taps. Food is limited but very reasonably priced with main courses between £4-£7. Small TV but that is all that is really needed here. There is also a downstairs bar that I have not ventured this far. Well worth the effort to find if you are looking for a decent civilized pint but seating is limited and it can get full very easily.
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I too agree with Jeff. Stopped in twice to this nice cozy pub. Bombardier was in good shape, but a few guests were a bit off. Landlord was very nice gent and more should be as nice to US tourists. If the beers were better kept this would be a 10/10, alas this rates a bit lower. Entire staff was very friendly and this should rate a stop if you are in the area.
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I agree with Jeff's comment, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is definitely preferable in lots of ways, but this place has it's own charms. Once inside you feel as though you have been transported into the countryside. This is a real pub, and the friendly service and general happy atmosphere make this a perfect 'couple of quiet pints after work' kind of pub. Plus, there's a pool table and darts...........
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Not a bad spot but nowhere near the quality of the similarly named Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese further east.
Jeff - 16 Nov 2003 14:30 |
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