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Unfortunately this pub has gone seriously downhill in recent months. I say unfortunately as it is the nearest pub to work for me. The slide downhill seems to have co-incided with the departure of the previous landlords and the closure of the nearby Sols Arms... go figure!
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Agree that it's a good pub; would like to show Martini a few real 'dumps',this is far from it! That's the beauty of London, if you don't like a pub, don't go there, there's plenty more around, why go somewhere you don't like you numpty?! Found out it's now under tenancy so any possible negative aspects from before will surely be rectified. I couldn't see much wrong apart from maybe needing a 'lick of paint'. Friendly, efficient & helpful barstaff. The Hoegaarden was as good as anywhere & served in a chilled glass.
anonymous - 22 May 2007 20:03 |
Fantastic pub. Have had several really good nights here. Great outdoor seating area and in my experience the beer was excellent. Had great meal and were lucky to get a table. Can see no reason for previous negative comments.
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Against my better judgement I was recently dragged back for a drink outside this place. I normally love Youngs Special and Youngs Ordinary, but it has always struck me that both taste below standard here. My recent visit confirmed my long-standing antipathy to the quality of ale in this place. Before anyone gets on line saying this is because of the Charles Wells merger/takeover I have to say this is a problem that goes back much, much further.
And another thing. Immediately below this posting are positive comments from two individuals, one from August this year and one from a month earlier in July. Neither person has ever made any comment on this site about any other pub, before or since. I could be charitable and say they need to get out more and realise how bad this place is in comparison. Or I could be more realistic and say they are two people who don't actually exist and have been invented to big up this dump.
You decide.
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Great Summer Pub, Ice Cold Magners and a nice patio to enjoy the sunshine away from the traffic. BBQ a bonus with hotdogs and chicken burgers cooked to order. Friendly and plentiful Bar staff and a very unsmoky pub, which was nice.
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Fantastic pub with loads of character. Ideal for Real Ale lovers as it serves great Young's ales. Good traditional pub food at affordable prices are served. The Square is a hidden gem which is a great place to enjoy the Summer sun. It does get a little busy during peak times so get there early to get a table! Only open Monday to Friday.
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Considering how close it is to the dreadful Euston Road, sitting outside on a warm evening seemed very pleasant. Very useful if you are catching a train from Euston or waiting for the rush hour to die down. Perfectly good Youngs Ordinary and civil - and English speaking - bar staff.
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Manky - but agreeable. However, I can clearly see why the views are mixed - which can't be a good thing.
No Youngs Pilsner for some reason. Full of Irish IT geeks too. I never complain about Euro bar staff - I find their comedy accents and stern frowns terribly amusing.
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Jeez, the mixed reviews alone meant I had to visit this pub.
Could it possibly be a lunch crowd v evening crown thing. I was there for lunch today and found it the best pub in the area. (The Royal George is better but it's the other side of Euston). And this is one day after the previous review.
It's a Young's pub and the Ramrod was delicious. The bartender was English born and bred and appeared to have no language problems. I sat outside but did not encounter a the wall of smoke other reviews warned about when I went to order. In fact the inside is rather nice.
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Disagree with all positive comments about this place, agree with all those who rightly point out the many, many failings of this dive. I simply cannot believe that the normally excellent brewer Youngs of Wandsworth can be aware of the harm that is being done to their good name by the continued existence of this cr*phole. Avoid.
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What can you say about the Square that hasn't already been said.... Its smokey, has it's fair share of weirdo's (particully those from Caters), it has barstaff who's grasp of the beautiful English language isn't quite Wordsworth BUT it's like a human magnet which draws me in and lets me go only when my belly is full of beer.
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A great little pub, off road with seating outside in a quite residential sqaure. This is my local to work choice on hot summer days. They have a good selection of real beers, food (had some 2for1 offers recently) and I found staff to be efficient and friendly. On the downside it can be real busy at lunchtimes, full of accountants and bankers (myself included). To Lord Snooty Anon of 16Dec2004 do you need to practice talking crap or is this a natural talent you were born with?
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I totally agree with KM, this is a right little gem. The bar staff are always friendly and They run some great speciality Youngs. He he, It was us who stole the mats, sorry guv.
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Not half as bad as these comments may suggest. Busy though.
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I completely disagree with the comments of KM and Danny Ramos. If you can find this grotty little establishment through the rat runs of the run down estate it sits in the middle of you are a very unlucky person. As soon as you step through the door you are hit with a wall of smoke and various other odours wofting from the resident wierdo's who must be attached to this pub as they never seem to leave. If the Bar staff can speak English they are rude and very unhelpful, not suprising as they get constant moaning from the very, very rude landlady.
If you like smokey pubs with nicotine stained walls and rude bar staff the square is the pub for you!
anonymous - 16 Dec 2004 12:21 |
Please do not believe Alex. I have been frequenting this beloved establishment for many a good year now. The beer is the finest brew in the land. Also the bar staff are second to none from Staresy cousin who sadly departed in the spring to the new landlady Donna who gave me a t-shirt and let me go behind the bar. Three cheers for the Square !
Danny Ramos - 17 Nov 2004 09:10 |
This is without doubt one of the best Pubs in London. A little hidden treasure. A real cosy "I feel at home here" boozer with chairs so comfy you could be forgiven for not wanting to get up, and the sort of carpet you just don't get in pubs anymore. Always full of characters, from the "Mayor of Mullettsville" to "Throat Wobbler Mangrove", enough to entertain even the most demanding of guests. The bar staff have much more to them than meets the eye too. The sort of pub that every time I leave, I can't wait to return.
KM - 17 Nov 2004 09:03 |
Great Pub, good atmosphere and nicely hidden away!
Derek - 10 Sep 2004 11:56 |
The manager was very rude when I commented on the quality of the beer and basically took a view of "like it or lump it". Would neither recommend the beer or the rude staff.
Alex - 17 Aug 2004 18:49 |
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