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Went here on Sunday on a suggestion from a friend and we thought it was lovely. Good value and reasonable roast and really pleasant bar staff - very rare for this area. Ended up staying all day to watch the footie and played board games and pool. Our new local!
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In response to the last comment by an anonymous user, I am also a resident in the street and find the Baring to be a very welcoming place. Last night there was trouble for the first time under the new management (I cannot understand how you can say there is regular trouble?) This occured outside the Pub and was caused by Travellers who would not leave when asked to (what would you do in this instance?). This disturbance kept me awake as well but as I choose to live near a pub I do expect the odd bit of noise once in while!!!!
The Landlord is one of the politest, nicest people I have met and everybody who frequents the pub likes the laidback, friendly atmosphere. The pub is getting very popular with old and young alike and has recently received a great review by the Evening Standard. I have lived by the Baring my entire life and this the best run it has ever been, you should like me and the vast majority of neighbours previlaged to have such a nice place to meet on your doorstep.
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We used to be regulars at this place pre-Xmas 05. Since new management took over early 2006 we have stayed well clear. The food is very amateur-ish and unexciting, as is the decor. Since introducing big screen football, darts and cheap beer and curry nights, the pub has lost it's stylish essence and has become a bit rough with regular trouble. I am a resident in the street, and it's been sad to see this change. Last night there were 10 police cars and 2 police vans dealing with an incident in the pub which kept me awake until 2am with kids running riot in the street until 1am. A tragic shame.
anonymous - 19 Jun 2006 10:11 |
Nice enough pub, went for the quiz on Thursday night which was quite fun. Not much seating when it gets busy though.
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The 'old Baring' (pre Xmas 2005) was fantastic: a cosy, funky extention of your own living room. The food was also very good. Unfortunately the new owners seem to have stripped it of all its "baringness" and the new Baring is pretty bland and uninspiring. Maybe it is fine if you didn't know the old place, but to me it isn't worth going back to: I was heart-broken on my most recent visit.
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An absolute gem tucked away in Hoxton, and far from the madding crowd of Old Street and Islington. Great for a few quiet drinks or to get tanked up before a night in busier areas.
I just hope not too many people find this place!
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Lively attractive place but a warning to real ale drinkers - this is a strictly wine-and-lager bar.
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It may not be the biggest pub in the world, or the easiest to find, but this place more than makes up for it in character, style and atmosphere. I recently had my birthday party here, and all my guests loved it! Great food, good music and the best open fireplace in Islington.
anonymous - 27 Jan 2005 13:15 |
Wow!! What a gem!! This place is great, excellent refurb good food and friendly staff, what more could you want!! Oh yeah, a DJ that kicks arse on a Friday night!! You aint gonna get me out of this place it's just too good.
Nia - 9 Sep 2004 13:46 |
The Baring, newly opened has now begun its big friday nights. With up and coming resident dj Mayhem, cocktails, great beer and freindly service I would recomend the Baring to any all who love to party before going out to the Hoxton Shoreditch club scene.
Rob - 1 Sep 2004 20:50 |
The transformation of the Baring has turned this pub from a train station caf look-alike into a beautifully designed bar with comfy leather sofas and chilled music. This is truly a local to escape to.
Yella - 1 Sep 2004 19:15 |
Bob and Rob have a done a great job of turning this old dingy pub into one of the nicest bars in the area. Really nice chilled out atmosphere. Went there on a Thursday night and was nice and quite, not too busy.
Theo Auding - 14 Aug 2004 17:47 |
I love this place - it just looks & feels stunning! Great food, nice staff and a really relaxed atmosphere. It can be a bit hard to find, but once you get there you'll understand why it's definitely worth the hunt!
Tammy - 12 Jul 2004 21:04 |
Came in here on opening night and, although it was really quite, the new re-furb is spot on and looks really nice. Alot nicer than the previous bar it was! A really nice local pub. Go here!
Sophie Parmin - 5 Jul 2004 00:38 |
The management has completely refurbished the old Baring Arms pub to create a really nice place to drink, eat and lounge. This is very cool local to have, and is great for drinking before heading out to Hoxton.
Bobby Rayit - 28 Jun 2004 17:28 |
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