Cock and Lion, Bond Streetback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
i used to go here 8 years ago, does anyone remember jason, and if so, do they know his surname and what he's up to these days, and where he is?
seska - 30 Jun 2008 22:05 |
We had a good session here for the NUFC/Liverpool game (best forgotten) but found the atmosphere good and the new, initially ferocious but quickly softened Croatian landlady (Mida) and her husband (nice, quiet guy) good fun and very welcoming.
There was a good range of beers - Black Sheep, Spitfire, London Pride, John Smiths - and various lagers at reasonable prices. food was also on the go and looked nice, though we only had some chips.
I was really there for the football, though, and while the downstairs was quite snug, albeit with several screens showing the match, upstairs was much more roomy, with a small bar, big screen telly and plenty of seats.
Think this will be our new Toon pub from now on.
KE17H - 25 Nov 2007 17:23 |
I visited this pub recently and glanced upon the "Round Table" mentioned in the previous post. I was surprised to see sitting there "Swiss Toni" from The Fast Show talking to a man who looked rather disturbingly like a Badger.
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A pub which is slowly growing on me... Most of the former Barley Mow Newcastle United fans now come here to watch televised Toon games, and there's a decent atmosphere around the old round table which was carted over here when the Mow closed for refurbishment. The pub is quite small downstairs but has 2 TVs, one of which can be seen from the small smoking area outside, and a good set of bar staff who actually remember what you're drinking (bonus!). The manager is a good bloke who always has time for a chat and from what I've seen the food (while standard pub fayre) is pretty filling and good value. Air con for the summer, although the pool table upstairs mentioned earlier has now been removed. Come here to watch NUFC when in London!
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We only came in for a quick lunch but waited a ridiculous 25 mins for 2 burgers and chips. Well, we are not particularly fussy about food, and fully recognise pub grub for what it is - but what we had left us with a foul greasy aftertaste for hours. The chips tasted reconstituted and as though they had been fried with fish. Burgers were burnt. Watery Pepsi although the Kronenbourg was half decent. A shame, because it was nice to be in a friendly, shabby and reasonably priced pub and not some sanitised pretentious gastropub and I'm sure it would be OK for an evening out. But definetly not for food.
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Downstairs bar must have been the coolest place in London on a hot sticky night. Huge ceiling fan providing a refreshing breeze. Deuchars IPA, Bombadier and Spitfire on tap. Several large screen TVs easily visible from all seats (including outside!) for those who wanted to watch the footy; but sound turned down so unobtrusive for those who didn't. Very friendly staff.
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Great beer and great food at reasonable prices - less than £5 for a chilli bean cottage pie. Don't order extra fries - you won't need them!
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Nice pub just a stone throw away from the hussle and bussle of a busy Oxford Street. Good menu slightly over priced but its in London!!
ALISON - 23 Apr 2004 11:07 |
Been here a few times and always found it quiet, pleasant and ideal for a swift one away from the madness of Oxford Street. Pool table upstairs for those so inclined, and a variety of pub grub for the porkers. (ie, me)
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