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Great beers, beautiful pub and really friendly and helpful staff
Dave Jones . 2024-12-16
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A great pub. Traditional with good real beer. I haven't eaten there but have had a few pints many times
Jonathan Warne . 2024-12-15
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This place is busy at weekends too which is nice. Slow service tho. Food is average a d the larger selection appealing
Tony Devito . 2024-12-13
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Fabulous food and fantastic atmosphere. A historic pub. Apparently it was frequented by George Orwell, Dylan Thomas and John Benjamin. The Toastmasters meeting I attended there was really entertaining and I ended up having drinks with friends afterwords. A great evening.
Gandee Vasan . 2024-12-11
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Had read that pub served Old Peculiar so disappointed it did not. Server was rude when we inquired. She didn't have a clue about the beers on tap. Shame as the pub itself is a gem.
Janice Finn . 2024-12-10
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Stunning classical venue, with a mixture of side tables, and more intimate booths.
Daniel McWhir . 2024-12-09
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Great historic worth a visit. Samuel Smith beers.
Roger Thompson . 2024-12-08
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Beautiful, authentic, classic, classy, old world. I absolutely love this place.
Francois Snyman . 2024-12-07
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Excellent fish & chips, nice Ale, wood burner & traditional booths. A gem
Stefan Fischer . 2024-12-04
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Amazing pub with old style with huge barrels on top. Also beer still afordable less than 5£ worth visit it.
Gerard Dalmau . 2024-12-03
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Had an appointment across the road in half an hour. Decided to pop into the pub, use the loo and check my email. The place was almost empty. Just before I was about to leave, a man I assumed to be the bar manager abruptly asked if I'd brought anything. I said no and that I was just leaving. He proceeded to berate me; swearing and telling me to get out immediately. I've no objection to being asked to leave if I've not purchased anything but he went from zero to extremely angry in no time at all. The place was nearly empty. I wasn't playing loud music or even using their WiFi. I'd barely been there 25 minutes. I told him I thought he was being rude which only elicited further verbal abuse as I left. Avoid this place if you can. Plenty of more welcoming places in the Holborn area.
Steven Crutchley . 2024-12-03
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An iconic pub, cosy with a great real for stove and notable for its array of private four person booths
Michael Wroe . 2024-11-30
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Really a traditional pub. Worth going for the experience
Georgia . 2024-11-28
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Beautiful decoration Good service Calm and relaxed atmosphere, place full of stories Perfect for a quiet chat over a drink on a Sunday late afternoon
emeline Humez . 2024-11-25
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The drinks are great here and the pub is very cozy and cute!!!
Clare Isakson . 2024-11-23
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Got a lot more expensive over time but a nice cosy pub
Chris Sykes . 2024-11-20
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Fantastic place for beer and food, especially the Cellar Bar, where the staff (well, the very helpful and very smiley lady behind the bar) was fabulous.
Roy Hardie . 2024-11-14
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Very old traditional pub. A should visit.....
PAUL KEEHAN . 2024-11-13
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Incredible place, lively and cosy. Loved it!
Vincent Guillo . 2024-11-11
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Used to drink here during work lunchbreaks - 43 years ago. An absolute pleasure to find that is has not changed at all. Good beer, good food, good atmosphere, friendly staff. Get a booth and settle in for the evening!
Steve Mepham . 2024-11-10
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One of the best venues for a pub in London. Beautiful old building, lots of wooden beams, extremely high ceiling and little booths to sit in, and a nice sort of expensive living room vibe in part of the pub too.
Anthony Green . 2024-11-06
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Very beautiful and historical pub now operated by Samuel Smith. Well worth a visit!
Talia Wenzel . 2024-11-04
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Very quiet as a Monday. Beautiful interior
Jane Thompson . 2024-11-04
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Amazing traditional pub with superb decor and great food & drinks!
Simón Jean Francois . 2024-10-30
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Not enough staff,10 mins to wait for a drink
Gary Peapell . 2024-10-27
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Samuel Smith brewery pub, the building is just amazing, the lady behind the counter (only one) very professional, beers were great
Bart Dammekens . 2024-10-21
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Charming pub. Well worth a visit. Super quiet on a Monday evening
Rhiannon Bennett . 2024-10-21
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The lack of variety is the only downfall
pier chiti . 2024-10-19
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Hot and busy but lovely and old
Matt Wakeman . 2024-10-12
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Lovely old pub steeped in local history. Serves excellent Sam Smith ales
Helen Silvers . 2024-10-10
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This is a Samuel Smith owned pub. Excellent surroundings and atmosphere. Very pricey alcohol. They are selling bottles of organic chocolate stout 330mls for approximately £7 per bottle, where as it is half the price outside of this establishment at £3.50 for a larger volume bottle, so you can only imagine my shock that for two bottles of this specialist and beautiful stout I was charged £14.50. The food was very good - pricing for what we had was average for the area. The pricing of the alcohol is off , and they will run the risk of alienating customers, or driving them away from drinking more than just a swift half to experience the building and setting.
Willow . 2024-10-09
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Truly a fine example of a great british pub one of the Sam Smith bars, so you can get the great Sam Smith organic chocolate stout there.
Robert Wenberg . 2024-10-05
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Fancied a pint, looked around for a pub and by chance saw this place. Lucky me. Well worth a visit if you enjoy a pint well served in a wonderful atmosphere. Didn't eat here but the food coming out looked delicious.
David Case . 2024-10-02
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Gets a 4 all because of the building it is in, staff were good, but the beer in my humble opinion is very poor. I have never been a fan of Sam Smiths, has to have red wine instead. Tasted my friends beer just to see, and no, it has not got any better. But, as I said, go there for the history, well worth it, but avoid the rank beer.
cliff_taylor . 2024-09-30
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Oh!! Where to start, the atmosphere is incredible, the staff is friendly and helpful if you have any questions, but the place is awesome!! Enjoy and chill
Rodrigo Nuñez . 2024-09-28
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If your interested in visiting Historical pubs add this one to your list. Within walking distance of chancery lane tube station.?
BILL OHARA . 2024-09-27
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Great place! Recommend to visit if you are around Holborn.
Martin Levanto . 2024-09-26
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Stumbled upon this gem of a pub. Just marvellous..food, beer and service..treat yaself and go
Neil Val . 2024-09-25
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Beautiful pub in North London. Cheap yet cold and delicious beer compared others in the area. Didn't try the food but it looked good. Great environment, seating and selection of brews.
Jeremy . 2024-09-22
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Honestly the worst “curry” I’ve ever had. It was basically sloppy water and rice with bits of coriander. It was inedible. The rice was ok. But learn from me and save yourself from the water curry with the flavour of oxygen. Grim. Staff were lovely though. But shame about the cook.
Anna Wiig . 2024-09-19
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Nice, ye olde pub. Took my friends from abroad to show them ye olde England. Full of tog professionals
S P . 2024-09-18
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Abbiamo ordinato un burger e un bangers and mash...davvero ottimi! Atmosfera tipica di un pub inglese, dove devi andare al bancone del bar per ordinare anche se c'è il servizio al tavolo. Comunque un'esperienza davvero da rifare.
Diego P . 2024-09-16
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Absolutely outstanding service atmosphere and so friendly. Highly recommend One of the best pubs in London with an amazing choice of quality beers / lagers in a historic, wood-pannelled building. Super cosy private snug cublices and first-class service. Highly recommend.
FirmfriendsLondon . 2024-09-15
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Very cosy place. I liked their seating arrangement. A must visit if you in City.
T Lad . 2024-09-12
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A pub with historical stories, a great place to drink beer.
Sok Meng . 2024-09-10
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Excellent. Fantastic decor. Good stout. Very welcoming environment. Congratulations from Lisbon, Portugal
Ricardo Rodrigues . 2024-09-09
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A unique pub in the heart of legal London. The interior is beautiful.
Christina Kartali . 2024-09-07
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Must stop at pub! I really liked this pub when I visited 2018. It’s very unique with old world feel, wood floor and paneling. Large barrels abound which give it all a very old London feel. There are cubicles to sit in too which are really nice, plenty of standing room and a long bar. The beers are Samuel Smith which I quite like. The staff were attentive. I would definitely check this pub out it you’ve not been, it really has a great character and worth stopping for a pint if you’re in the area.
Rupinder Matharu . 2024-09-07
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I went to this pub with my friends, nice atmosphere, this is an unique London pub, even because is a Grade II listed building. Nice service and really good beers.
Federica B . 2024-09-05
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Really lovely lunchtime food. Fast and friendly service
Maria Wilkinson . 2024-09-05
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One of the oldest pubs in London and they only sell Sam Smith beer, on of the finest UK breweries
Aaron Kowan . 2024-09-02
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A traditional pub we dream to see when visiting London ! We went after a recommendation from another pub and we were not disappointed at all !! It's like a time travel to the 18th century, with delicious local beer, amazing fish and chips, and very nice servers, patient enough to explain to us everything and answer every question we could have. Thanks you !
Sarah Vinet . 2024-09-01
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Horrible pub with horrible staff. Small barman tried to start a fight over charging £2.90 for a half pint of lemonade. £5.80 for a pint of lemonade. Stay well clear.
Dáire O Raghallagh . 2024-08-31
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Lovely atmospheric old pub, good beer
Robert Russell . 2024-08-30
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Cittie of the Yorke is my favorite pub in London, located close to Holborn underground station. I visited again in late June, 2024 for dinner. I was shocked that it was almost empty due to holiday season of the locals. Anyway, the service was good as always and my dish was very good. I had a pint of Samuel Smith's extra stout for my dinner. Great!
OZS_ATW . 2024-08-27
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Proper old city pub. I liked the Samuel Adams on draught
Steve M . 2024-08-25
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Great pub. All Sam Smith beers which you either love (like I do) or you don't. Extra Stout is fab. Staff are friendly. And the pub is huge and well-presented.
Frank Jennings . 2024-08-18
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First time I pay before being served. Very nice and pleasant place. Good meal
anais delalaire . 2024-08-07
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I’d like to enjoy Sam Smiths pub but something doesn’t agree with me. Quality of the beer could be better.
Luke Wales . 2024-08-06
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Recommendable. We had two beers and a plate of fish and cheaps.
Raul Moreno . 2024-08-03
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Fantastic old pub full of character, it's like stepping back in time. Unique atmosphere unlike any other pub. Good food and drinks and good value for money. A must visit!
Barry Delight . 2024-07-29
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The guy behind the bar was so serious and not too friendly. I ordered some food which wasn't too great
Mahmoud AlTaehe . 2024-07-20
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Nice pub, a nice yorkshire pint, too. and the manager was good to chat to. I'll be back next time I'm in london
john r . 2024-07-17
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Possibly the best Sam Smith's in London. Decent if not outstanding beer in a fantastic high ceiling wood-panelled vault, giving it a gothic feel. No music, just the murmur of conversation. Very relaxing. Recommended.
Young Murphy . 2024-07-13
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Great to visit this historic pub in a wonderful building
Steven Davidson . 2024-07-09
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Friendly staff. Cheap beers (for London standards!). And nice atmosphere. My auntie from abroad was very pleased with the decorations.
James BA . 2024-07-04
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Lovely Perry and Beer. Expensive, especially snacks. However nice surroundings
Victoria` wheeler . 2024-06-24
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What a fabulous place! With it's high ceiling and wooden timbers it felt like being inside a boat. In addition to the ample seating near the bar, there are several cute booths and other nooks and crannies to explore. There is a great selection of cask ale and good service from the friendly staff. I hope to visit again.
Jan Barker . 2024-06-23
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Really authentic old english pub with nice decoration, high ceilings with barrels etc... and small boots table, really cute
Habib B. . 2024-06-22
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Nice traditional British pub. Nice local beers, but not great cocktails.
Roberta M . 2024-06-22
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Good beer and good food, but my stuff got stolen, so be careful. The ambience and decor is fantastic, especially the cool cubicle booths. The beer is very good (locally brewed) and their food is tasty. I got fish and chips; the fish was tender and the chips were chips (so, good). Unfortunately my backpack was stolen as it was sitting next to me, and the table where I was eating (table 24) happened to be in a CCTV blind spot. The manager was sympathetic, but told me that they didn't have a phone for me to call the police. He did offer me a coffee, though. Overall, I'd say that it's a good pub with solid food and vibes, but make sure you're aware of your surroundings.
Zoe Neubauer . 2024-06-18
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Very British place. Ancient and even cited on Wikipedia. Very jovial welcoming staff, as you would expect in a pub. very nice environment. In addition to the classic counter, the booths around the entire perimeter of the room are very nice. Excellent beer and wide choice. Good prices. Advised.
stefano de lorenzi . 2024-06-15
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It's a lovely atmosphere. Interior is amazing.
Vesna Malmberg . 2024-06-13
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One of London's most beautiful pubs
Andrew K . 2024-06-13
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And thus the days of sam smiths pubs being cheap has ended.
Mbo 348 . 2024-06-10
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Beautiful old pub with a fantastic selection of Samuel Smith cask and keg, good service and a nice atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're in the Holborn area.
Jamie Herd . 2024-06-07
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Passive aggressive female bartenders who don't know how to treat customers. Other than that, a cool place.
Teodora Todorova . 2024-06-04
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Beautiful pub, lovely calm atmosphere. If you like gin, try the peach one! It’s amazing
Magdalena Maciolek . 2024-06-01
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Cosy pub, friendly atmosphere. Would recommend
Bhumii Shah . 2024-05-30
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Fabulously ornate pub stocking Samuel Smiths beers (I had a shandy). An absolute must visit for the architecture.
Marc Ross . 2024-05-29
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Excellent food in an atmospheric pub. Well worth a visit
Peter Blair . 2024-05-28
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Incredible pub with amazing vibe. Visiting from Canada I really loved this magical pub. Great beer, great food and extraordinary ambiance.
Cesar Sanchez . 2024-05-27
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Great place for a social meetup
Matthew Hopkins . 2024-05-26
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Love this Samuel Smith pub in Central London! It's stunning, spacious and has great vibes! The staff is friendly and service is quick!
Ági Bob . 2024-05-25
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Historical place really interesting design...
Minvydas Minvydas . 2024-05-23
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We just stopped for a beer on the way. A very atmospheric place. We highly recommend it!
Piotr Lepka . 2024-05-13
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Placed in the central area of London, this place surprised us with the combination of good food, good beer and decent prices. Should pay a visit. You will not regret. Recomend.
INTERVAM S.A. . 2024-05-12
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It seems to be a popular pub anyway, and by 5 o'clock it was already full. I happened to find an empty seat in the aisle, so I ate there, but they didn't have a pub menu, which was a bit of a problem. There is also a restaurant attached, but it seems that you can also order from the restaurant menu at the pub. There aren't that many types of beer.
Shigeru Fukuda . 2024-05-12
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Lovely building and nice staff but the food and drinks were expensive.
Joanna Walton . 2024-05-10
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Amazing old London pub with charm and atmosphere. Had a lovely intimate feel sat in the side stalls
David Clough . 2024-05-07
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Absolutely loved this Samuel Smiths pub. Stunning decor. The little seating booths are really nice. Did not eat here, but the food did look nice.
Sue Nelson . 2024-05-06
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Is actually one of the best looking pubs - not just something they claim on the door.
Joseph Grilli . 2024-05-05
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Came on a Sunday to this old charming pub. Was everything a british pub should be. One barman working who was very friendly and helpful! Had the extra stout which was fantastic.
Jack Reader . 2024-04-30
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Historic interior with surviving booths, and separate bars. Large bar at rear especially interesting interior. Original cast iron stoves. Good beer, all from Samuel Smiths
Nicholas Dutton . 2024-04-30
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Great place. Mega atmosphere. Decor Typical of an English Pub. Lots of traffic. But I recommend visiting if anyone is in the area.
Wojciech Janczak . 2024-04-29
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A very special place and absolutely lovely food. But goodness me, it was a rudeness festival! Rude and sarcastic staff. A shame, really.
S. Fluzin . 2024-04-27
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Very good variety of beers and drinks, the place is very popular and despite being full, you could talk without having to shout, in a quite pleasant atmosphere. I can't rate the food, because we didn't eat there.
Juan Ignacio Rodríguez . 2024-04-27
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Great historical pub. Very friendly and professional staff especially the Aussie girls. Well worth a visit for a meal or a few drinks.
Fearless46405720551 . 2024-04-26
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Wonderful place. Fantastic food. Friendly and helpful staff. Super beers!!
Antonella Aiello . 2024-04-25
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No welcome poor service, seems like it needs a better owner with some energy to give the place something other than the look and feel of a confessional box in a midfle class English hamlet
Tadhg “The Grey Wolf” donnuban . 2024-04-23
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This was a great spot to get a good hearty meal on Drury Lane. The staff were friendly and efficient, and I seemed to be one of the first few customers in for an early lunch. I had the fish and chips and later got some ice cream. Maybe a little pricey for portion sizes, but can't complain for London as both were delicious. The pub seemed cosy and had a great atmosphere and a wall in near the tables with some memorabilia, which was quite interesting for me as a thaetre buff. I can't complain too much at all :)
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Truly a beautiful pub on the inside, lots of tiny snugs along the bars and a fantastic vibe and atmosphere at 6pm on a Wednesday evening.
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Proper pub with a great atmosphere at Christmas particularly. Quick service too even when rammed which is always appreciated
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It really pains me to say this, but I’ve just had the worst Sunday roast I have ever had and would not recommend this pub for food to anyone. This is so sad as I have been to the Albert many times and was really looking forward to visiting more often now a good friend has moved in nearby. I hope this review will help improve standards in what is usually a lovely pub and ensure good food standards are maintained as my previous experiences were fine. This afternoon I didn’t want to make a fuss about my food as not to spoil a meal with my friends and partner, but the food was inedible and I had no choice but to send it back. Mistakes happen and I was ready to accept that, but it is sad that no one seemed to care, and this added to my frustration with today’s experience. I ordered the pork belly and when it arrived some of the vegetables (squash) were stone cold and the potatoes barely at room temperature and uncooked on the inside. The plate overall looked great and I didn’t want to say anything as my friends and partner had got their food (sausage and mash), but as I took my second bite I then realised the potato I had just been eating was all black and rotten on the other side and on the inside. It was disgusting so I had no option but to send back to the kitchen. There was not much of an apology, but my plate was taken away swiftly. Sadly, it was only by the time the others at my table had finished their food, that I was brought my replacement roast. This time there was far less vegetables on the plate, although I had previously only eaten half a potato. The potatoes in my new plate looked like they had been reheated quite quickly as they were dark and hard on the outside, but still uncooked on the inside. The pork was also not cooked well with the fat mostly uncooked and inedible. Even the Yorkshire pudding was not cooked properly, so I ended up leaving most of the food. The staff taking my mostly uneaten plate away at the end didn’t seem to notice or care, and there was no apology for the poor prior experience or opportunity for feedback. As I spoke to my partner on the way home he said his sausage and mash were fine, if a little underwhelming. The pub also felt like it could do with a bit more attention in terms of cleanliness, something my partner also noticed. Again, these are things that appear to have changed from our previous visits.