The Barking Dog, Barking - pub details
Address: 61 Station Parade, Barking, Essex, IG11 8TU [map] [gmap]
Tel: 08721 077 077 (ref 4359)
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)
> Local guide: Essex pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Spotted Dog, Barking (0.1 miles), Top Up Bar, Barking (0.1 miles), @ Barking, Barking (0.2 miles), White Horse, Barking (0.2 miles), Barking Town Working Men's Club, Barking (0.2 miles) - see more nearby pubs
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expect from a rough house area Wetherspoons but it was okay to pop in to for a swift pint after finidng your train had been replaced by a bus.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 visited this establishment on Bank Holiday Monday after doing some shopping in Barking. The pub was fairly busy and had the usual collection of aging drinkers and Dickensian vagabonds that daytime Wetherspoons seems to attract. The lowest stratum of society was represented by two reprobates from East London CAMRA who I hadn't seen for years and with whom I stopped for a brief chat. The service was slow, there was one barman who looked like he knew what he was doing but was serving the other end of the bar, someone who looked like a manager who was being managerial by messing around with the tills despite the fact that people were waiting to be served and finally there was a young lad who was so wet behind the ears he looked as though he'd just come out of the shower. Eventually I was served by the lad who'd taken a shower and was presented with a pint of Nethergate Essex Beast that was full enough to not warrant a top-up. The pint was excellent, which overall gave me a good impression. Most if not all of the other beers seemed to be on, so I could have stayed for a while, but Ilford and Fulwell Cross awaited. mendes - 3 Sep 2009 22:51 |
| 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 |
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