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It's just had a major makeover, and is now completely different to the old pub - it's very stylish, and has a nice, comfortable feel to it. Not somewhere that's going to win any CAMRA awards - go to the nearby Mermaid or Blacksmith's Arms for a good selection of real ales - but definitely a good place to meet up with people. It does food but I didn't try any of it.
Beerintheevening people: it no longer has a pool table. Can't remember seeing a TV but I'll leave that for somebody else to confirm. And they still have outside seating.
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Had had several new tenants recently and seem to have given up on the music. Usually empty when I drive past and only a matter of time before it becomes flats.
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great pub, weird but lovely locals, they all seem to know each other very well . That's what a pub's about innit. No real ale but the mix in there is unique. young , old , male, female. Strange place , not everyone's cuppa tea but loved it when in St Albans. Yep, I'm sure characters beyond belief in there, it's a throwback! Nice staff too.
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Definitely open again. The new landlord is making a good effort with regular music at the weekends, but there's a LOT of local competition, so only time will tell if they can survive.
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Good pint of ldn pride. Quiz night on a weds. Aparrently, the third highest german speaking city is in cornwall.
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I visited today as a "tourist" and can confirm this pub is open! New landlord apparently took over just two weeks ago. Only one ale on tap but the staff and locals were superb and I would have stayed all night if my mate and I didn't have a train to catch!
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Well and truly open and had a great beer in here at the weekend listening to a good duo unfortunately spoilt by a chubby kid playing guitar :(
Good clean pub with atmosphere though
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its OPEN and been open for over a year went there in january 2010 and was a great drink and going there tonight to see a local band
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not been in yet but it looks as though the pub has reopened as it is advertising live bands
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pub is now closed
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open i think
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LOL@historyloony. Well said!!
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As a certain Top Gear presenter would say: "For crying out loud!" In 2 years this pub has gone from being the Peacock to O'Neills Bar, to Ryans Bar (in May), back to O'Neills Bar (in August) and NOW back to the Peacock!! I've heard of identity crises but this is ridiculous.
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Review of Ryan's Bar.....
Appears to have a friendly clientelle. Good atmosphere. Nicely decorated. No bitter or ale, which is a shame. Will probably go back at some point.
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This is now RYAN's BAR, following yet another change. First impressions are that the place is a bit cleaner, and the new food menu is tempting. But lager-drinking and Sky Sports continue to dominate.
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This is maginally better than the old Peacock pub, and definitely cleaner. But already it's in the grip of its dedicated locals, and yesterday (Friday) there was only one person behind the bar to serve the rabble. After being elbowed and jostled for 5 minutes I gave up trying to get a drink and departed. Shall not return. 4/10
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Re-opened as O'Neill's. Not the chain, owned by the same people who have O'Neill's in Welwyn GC. Has gaelic football and hurling on the box every Sunday for all you Irish. An improvement, seems to have cleared out the previous clientele, staff and manager are very helpful, TV in the garden. Bit smokey, roll on the ban.
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It's reopened!
O'Neills Bar is OK but I suspect that really most of the customers are ex-Peacock. Oh well.
The London Pride is fine.
Time will tell.
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It's coming back! But not as the Peacock.
It will be called O'Neills Bar, sister to an establishment in Welwyn Garden City. And it's nothing to do with the big chain - this is a separate enterprise owned by people called O'Neill (allegedly).
A big sign has been erected outside, and inside builders are working away, so it could be open soon.
anonymous - 5 Apr 2007 08:41 |
Still shut. No news. Doesn't look good.
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Is this place still open?
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It's reopened - and what a transformation! An expensive refurb has seen the back area converted into a restaurant, with a separate bar at the front. By the looks of it, no expense has been spared.
I suspect that the new managers want to promote the restaurant primarily, which could explain the high bar prices (�3 for a pint of Bombardier). But when I popped in yesterday evening the restaurant was empty, and there were about 10 drinkers in the bar, all smartly attired (except for one scruffy, unshaven scumbag, i.e. yours truly).
The transformation of the Peacock is a brave venture, and I hope it works out.
anonymous - 14 Jun 2006 08:39 |
No, it hasn't yet reopened (I checked yesterday). Stay tuned for further developments...
anonymous - 4 Jun 2006 09:27 |
Has reopened.
anonymous - 30 May 2006 17:40 |
Shut down! It's currently being refurbished and will return as The Peacock Bar and Restaurant for "Over 21s". Oh well, it might turn out to be a good thing - could hardly be worse than the old pub.
anonymous - 27 Apr 2006 21:03 |
Not much cop. It's OK as a meeting place, but there are few drinks available - I had to resort to drinking John Smiths! - and Sky Sports blares out. Keep walking.
anonymous - 2 Mar 2006 08:44 |
pleasant comfortable pub, though a serious lack of choice when it comes to beers/lagers....
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Very impressed, used to always be shut in the day, think it's open from 5pm now? Pool table, tvs everywhere, very relaxed and friendly. Amazing guinness. Pool table as well, but �1.50 a go
Dave - 30 Oct 2004 12:32 |
the pub is great and the people who own it are really nice. i love their dog!
amy - 27 Sep 2004 18:07 |
I WENT TO THE PEACOCK ON A MONDAY NIGHT AND THEY HAD A PRO EVOLUTION TOURNAMENT/PLAYSTATION ZONE ! WHAT A GREAT IDEA AND WHAT FUN. THE BEST NIGHT IN A PUB IVE HAD FOR AGES.
Bubble - 20 Jul 2004 19:26 |
GREAT BEER GARDEN, WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO BUILT IT.
LUCIE - 16 Jun 2004 00:54 |
excellent pub, great atmostphere.
lee - 12 Jun 2004 00:27 |
Was at the pub last Fri and it was a fantastic night, had loads of fun. Food was quick and tasty.Also have a great music system with a cool texting gizmo.
River - 12 Jun 2004 00:11 |
TOP pub! great atmosphere, great tuna and cheese melt, wicked staff and cool monthly themed nights. Try it out
michelle - 21 Apr 2004 12:25 |
TV pub. Small no-smoking area but it is not properly separated from the rest of the pub. Food used to be good, but is only average now. Sometimes there is a good local real ale on tap. Car-park garden.
Allan Stewart - 18 Mar 2004 00:58 |
I've only been here once, but they have comfy sofas and serve nice chips.
anonymous - 29 Dec 2003 17:50 |
graet pub since it has been done up good beer especially the Boddingtons.
annonymous - 12 Aug 2003 15:21 |
Great food. Light and airy. Comfy sofa's. Great for watching sport, with five tv's you can see a tv wherever you sit. The football table comp on monday night is always good for a laugh and the curry club on wednesdays is excellent. Karaoke once a month is the best. Fantastic pub
Elaine Rainsford - 29 Oct 2002 10:21 |
