BITE user comments - gtillson
Comments by gtillson
The staff make this place, esp. Gabby ;-) I visit once every two months or so, would be more but I moved away from the area. Real Ale on tap is stored and managed correctly, I've never had cause to complain. Friendly locals too, definitely not a tourist-trap. Well worth a visit.
6 Aug 2010 02:22
Vastly improved pub under the new management. The food looks good and the decor has been cleaned up. Friendly staff too. If (like me) you've previously written off the Railway as a Yob-controlled rat hole, then give it another chance. It's definitely gone up in the world and is worth another look.
6 Aug 2010 01:40
The Duke of Hamilton, Hampstead
This is the one working-class pub in the area, but contrary to popular belief, this is in fact the least friendly pub in Hampstead. For friendly locals and interesting characters, the public bar (left-side) of the nearby Flask is by far the better option. Furthermore the staff here at the Duke are in my experience unfriendly, esp. that Northern girl, if she's still there. On several occassions I've seen her poke sniggering fun at clients with her male colleague. What kind of behaviour is that? The sort of behaviour that a pub SHOULD be shut down for, that's what kind.
In spite of that, and the fact that I will never set foot into this dive again, I do support the campaign to keep it open. Without it, the riff-raff will start flooding the respectable establishments in the area. What a thought...
6 Aug 2010 01:33
Superb pub, but I have to say that the standard of Harvey's Sussex being served has declined badly of late. My last two Sussex's have been desperately poor, stale and flat. Whatever they've changed in the way they store the Harvey's should be changed back, in my opinion. It may have been over-cold on occassion but it was still the best pint of Sussex in London.
6 Aug 2010 01:20
The Magdala, Hampstead
Went last Sunday and enjoyed myself immensely. The public bar is reassuringly old fashioned and was very busy. Staff were nice. Guest Ale was Celtic Teap which was excellent, apart from that Pride and Greene King IPA were the Ale's on tap. Ended up staying several hours and chatted to an assortment of the interesting and varied locals.
20 Oct 2010 20:14