The Barking Dog, Barking - pub details
Address: 61 Station Parade, Barking, Essex, IG11 8TU [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 4359) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Barking (0 miles), Upney (1 mile)
Barking (0 miles), Ilford (1.5 miles), Manor Park (1.8 miles)
Chain: Wetherspoons
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
- Wireless internet access (provided by The Cloud)
Pub suggested by Stephen on 16 Sep 2003
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> Current user rating: 3.3/10 (rated by 27 users)
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user reviews of the Barking Dog, Barking
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| Situated next to Barking tube station, the inventive pub name is one of the better aspects of this run of the mill Wetherspoons. A throng of intimidating smokers will more than likely greet you at the doorway and should you have the desire to pass them you will hardly be inspired by the rather mundane interior. A sectioned central area contains a few snugs and a couple of TV screens but generally it is all formulaic ‘Spoons.. The only thing that really catches the eye is the sculpture of a dog chasing its tale that wraps itself around a central pillar. Despite the generally uncomfortable feel of the place, it was incredibly busy for an early evening which must say something about the lack of any local competition (and it wasn’t as if West Ham were at home either). Surprisingly the beer selection had an above average choice of 4 guest ales (Grafton Lady Mary, Elgoods Mad Dog, Evan Evan Warrior and Nethergate Essex Beast) which did at least offer me some compensation for my efforts in travelling through East London when the tubes are all buggered up. Certainly not an essential stop even for the most devoted ‘Spoons fan but there is little else in the immediate vicinity. RogerB - 19 Sep 2009 09:37 |
| Beer was drinkable, clientelle what you'd expect from a rough house area Wetherspoons but it was okay to pop in to for a swift pint after finidng your train had been replaced by a bus. Snarling_Mallard - 8 Sep 2009 17:49 |
| I think this is one of the better Wetherspoons.well at least you get served fairly fast, and like all in this chain there,s always a good selection of real ales,I have rated it 6 as thats about the highest score I have given to a Wetherspoons pub BUTCH0207 - 26 Apr 2009 13:05 |
| It is next to the job center, yes. But i had a great night here, good service, good food and polite staff. would definately visit again. D1313 - 23 Apr 2009 14:21 |
| Scummy - that sums it up really. The perfect pub if you've just collected your money from the job centre round the corner in your chav tracksuit, if you have one of those big purple alcoholic noses or if you're a dirty junkie. lulululu - 1 Jan 2009 15:49 |
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