Ordnance Arms, St John's Wood - pub details
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Address: 29 Ordnance Hill, London, NW8 6PS [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 997)
St. Johns Wood (0.1 miles), Swiss Cottage (0.5 miles), Maida Vale (0.8 miles)
South Hampstead (0.5 miles), Kilburn High Road (0.9 miles), London Marylebone (1.1 miles)
Brewery: Samuel Smith's
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> Current user rating: 6.6/10 (rated by 27 users)
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user reviews of Ordnance Arms, St John's Wood
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| The interior of Sam Smiths' pubs usually impress. More often than not, it's because they are of significant historic or architectural merit (Princess Louise, Cittie of Yorke, Cheshire Cheese etc.) Here, it's more a matter of design - the pub has a very pleasant, open layout, and the furniture is just right for the kind of place it is. It felt airy and uplifting on the sunny Sunday afternoon I attended with the wife. The banquettes along the front windows are particularly nice. There's also a conservatory area at the back of the pub, and a garden to boot. Unfortunately, the usual comments about Sam Smiths, that nice pubs are let down by poor drink selection, apply just as strongly as ever here. This one is particularly poor as there isn't any bitter on the pump, just fizzy keg beer on tap from the usual Sam Smiths range. The soft drinks are the usual unbranded nastiness, and my wife pronounced her coffee undrinkable as well. All in all a great pity as this is a lovely pub to sit in in a nice area which lacks decent unpretentious pubs. I didn't try the food but agree with others that it did look good value. grecian - 9 Mar 2009 10:57 |
| This place isn’t the most exciting pub that I have ever been in, but I wouldn’t expect much in the way of entertainment from a Sam Smith’s pub anyway. Sam Smiths business plan seems to be to provide cheap booze in interesting, well maintained pubs. I wouldn’t say that this place is very interesting, but the booze is cheap and the pub is looked after. The main part of the pub is open plan with some tables and chairs dotted about. There is some more intimate seating up a couple of steps towards the rear of the pub that lead to the conservatory. There is also ample outside seating at the front of the pub leading up the side to the rear. The main courses on the food menu cost a maximum of £5.95. I didn’t see anyone eating so I don’t know if it is any good, but you’d be hard pressed to buy a dog turd in St John’s Wood for £5.95. I found the staff to be very pleasant and although I would stay in here all night I would pop in for a couple of cheekies if passing. Strongers - 26 Feb 2009 06:53 |
| Went to the Ordnance on Sunday for lunch and it was pretty good. The food was good value and there are interesting beers available once you get past the disappointment of no hand pulled real ale. I've been a couple of times now and the bar staff were nice and friendly. ben21 - 6 Oct 2008 16:38 |
| I'd agree with Essex_Rules all the way. It's got a nice little garden to boot, relaxing vibe, and is cheap as can be considering the location. Word is slowly getting round the locale abouit the positive influence of the new owners. I heard it was a bit quiet before. Not surprising considering half my neighbourhood seemed to be bared for various reasons. Now, however, we're back in business, the food has improved no end, and you'd have to walk miles for a cheaper pint. Happy days! anonymous - 20 Aug 2007 16:41 |
| I've been a few times over the last couple of years when in the area. From what I gather the place has been under new ownership since June...and what a difference! It's now friendly, welcoming, the menu is infinitely better (best fish in North London), and the staff seem so much happier and relaxed than ever before. Which is hardly surprising- the previous owner should never have been allowed to deal with the public! Oh, and good, cheap beer too. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a relaxed, friendly night. Essex_Rules - 20 Aug 2007 13:47 |
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