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Arrived at this pub in a state of advanced refreshment the other night and was happily tolerated by the very pleasant guvnor, who was good enough to recommend us both a whisky or two. Clearly a well-run pub, with a great jukebox, good beer, nice punters and a very short stagger to Barbican tube afterwards. Lovely.
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good well run pub - good quality food and great atmosphere - by far the best place in that area
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A lovely, friendly place I found by accident when exploring the area one evening. I'll hopefully be back. The barman is very welcoming and pleasant. The food looks and sounds delicious and at good prices too. The atmosphere is perfect - the place mustn't be renovated at the expense of losing the charm and character of this pub. There aren't too many like this left in London. Worth a visit.
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a top quality old fashioned boozer. New landlord as of October is a charming bloke. Food menu all changed (and changes weekly) - top quality food at very reasonable prices. Highly recommended.
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Will be at a wedding reception at the Sutton Arms late June so the reviews were helpful. Any suggestions for other pubs in the immediate area for when the karaoke gets too much ! Not looking for bars or pubs that think they are clubs !
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Not been in since the arrival of the new landlord but serves decent range of well kept ales (including the bottled stuff if that's what rocks your boat) and worth a visit. Not tried the food so can't rate that.
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This pub needs nothing doing to it, its great as it is. New landlord is a decent bloke, he has a hard act to follow. The range of beers is still good (Fullers and Adnams ales, some Belgian bottles, unusual Czech lagers from Litovel). Small, friendly and very well-run. Just how I likes me pubs. With the Fox & Anchor now gone, this place has lost its main competitor, sadly (see JohnBonser's post below) - so all the more reason to give it a try.
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anonymous - 4 Jan 2007 17:04 |
In need of a bit of a face-lift. Not too much - a good clean and a lick of paint perhaps. Wouldn't want to ruin it. Congenial atmosphere, friendly landlord and good beer.
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It's haunted too,apparently.
anonymous - 14 Sep 2006 13:19 |
Quinno, with respect (and I say respect because your reviews are good, you don't praise chain bars, use the term "cheeky pints", nor do you have a chip on your shoulder about London) I think you've missed something about this pub.
The reason its been rated so highly is because its extremely well run, and therefore presents the kind of haven on the edge of the city many of us need and crave. The beer selection is good - Adnams and Fullers may not be rare, but at least they done waste our time with the likes of Wells and GK. Also the bottled selection is fairly good. Admittedly a lot of other places have now caught up and overtaken - but I remember when this pub was serving Affligem on tap when the only Belgian beers you found in London were Hoegaarden and Stella. And yes the foods good.
I judge a pub by what it offers, and a lot of that depends on its location. A pub on the isle of Skye might be magical, but its probably not going to light up many people's lives. The Sutton Arms and its ilk on the other sit amidst a sea of conformity and deliver and for that they deserve praise.
anonymous - 12 Sep 2006 20:57 |
Bog-standard olde London (from the outside, but not inside) pub. Only two ales, Adnams Bitter and Fullers Discovery (tasted fine) just boring really. It promises a lot from distance, but fails to deliver in my view.
Can't see what the fuss is about when compared to the Wenlock Arms or the Nags Head. Perhaps it's the food? It's certainly not the beer, and, being a pub, that's what I'm in there for first and foremost.
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First ever visit yesterday early evening from yours truly - about 5 pm. Place was virtually deserted
Nice traditional pub in the shadow of The Barbican. Note in particular the skylight at the far end and the large whisky mirror. Beer is ambitiously priced - London Pride £ 2.95. Adnams £ 2.80 and this pub seems to be more food / wine orientated than many of its ilk.
I can only imagine that it is the food / wine that gets this pub into the top ten on this site - if not then I'm baffled why it's so highly rated.
Can't see myself doing this one again in a hurry, at least not when The Fox and Anchor nearby is open, where in contrast the London Pride was a more acceptable £ 2.50p and it tasted better as well.
Probably no more than 3/10 from me, I'm afraid
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Agree with the others, great pub, great atmosphere not too busy. If in the area (not that often) the one I'd choose above all others.
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Dunno whether the landlord has changed since i was there,..but my experience (of asking for a glass of the house red,.. and being given the second most expensive wine on the menu (£6.75 a glass)), did leave a bit of a sour taste!
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This pub has been pulled up by its bootstraps by that rarity - a landlord who knows what he is doing and does it well.
Good well kept beer, including interesting selection of foreign beers bottled and on tap. The wine list is excellent and affordable. Food has a good reputation though I've not tried it myself.
Only downside - the good landlord is about to leave. Lets hope his replacement doesn't mess it up.
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A fantastic pub, run with imagination, care and attention. The landlord is both friendly and professional, the jukebox is the best in London, the beer top notch, and both the bar food and the full meals are genuine value for money. If there's a better pub anywhere nearby, I'd love to know.
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Excellent. Serves COLD lager and cider which is more difficult to get in most places than it should be; and Nongo's right, it's a pleasant change from all the faceless chain pubs round here. Food's a bit expensive though.
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salright. Had London Porter on tap. a rather rich splash.
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Friendly landlord, great beers, either no music or something great from the duke box, food is good and reasonably priced, lovely decor, great for wine lovers too, doesn't get too packed and attracts great people, I could go on and on...
anonymous - 4 Mar 2006 12:54 |
They don't get much better than this - great wine and beer, lovely decor, great food. Best pub in the immediate vicinity and a welcome respite from chain bars and music bars in area.
Classic jukebox in the corner plays for free.
anonymous - 2 Mar 2006 15:03 |
First class pub run by a great landlord who clearly knows precisely what he is doing. Recently started serving Fullers ESB - couple that with Leffe on tap and a range of Belgian bottles in the fridge and you are on to a winner. Food is good too. Great place.
anonymous - 14 Dec 2005 14:38 |
It#s the nuts.
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Went on a Saturday night. I didn't mind that we were the only people in the pub. Perhaps 6pm is too early for some! It got a pleasant crowd though and decent beer. It's in a great area too. I suspect a different vibe in the week though!
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This pub is now open on Saturday, Hooray! Can get very smoky, and crowded on Thurs/Fri evenings, otherwise to be recommended. Bar food is a bit pricey (sausage+mash = 8 quid) but it's good quality. Good beer, not full of loud city types.
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Had a good meal upstairs with a decent pint. Can't comment on the main bar as on the day we just walk through to the stairs at the back so as to dine. Are planning an early return (and hopefully more lenghy stay downstairs)
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Nice pub good selection of beers - The restaurant has a new owner and the food is great
anonymous - 13 Oct 2004 11:51 |
A friendly pub, serving good beer including Litovel on tap. A good place if you want to get away from the overpriced barn-sized bars down the road. Chav free.
Andrew - 23 Sep 2004 18:27 |
Nice pub with good beers. Used to have great restaurant upstairs but sadly is now to be avoided at all costs. Great windows too!
flashman - 30 Jun 2004 13:39 |
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