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As below, an amiable Fullers pub on the Walton gyratory in Aylesbury. Strangely quiet atmosphere against the backdrop of the Carling Cup Final, even with the presence of post-Sunday League football lads. Chiswick Bitter good value at £3.00 a pint, if slightly on the cool side.
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its yet another fullers pub, so nice but boring beers.
nice and clean, looks like its had a refurb, staff were nice. sports on the telly and a realy exciting load of live music nights being advertised.
not bad.
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Came here on the Thursday night to 'see' Alvin Elvis impersonator. Not been here for a few years & it used to be just London Pride - now they have another Fullers (ESB I think) & Butcombe. The beer was �3.50/pint perhaps because of the music although you had to pay �7 or so get into the side-room. Beer not impressive, felt a bit tired & I tried all three. The pub itself is fine so perhaps worth coming again for another tasting session.
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Visited on a Thurday evening (music night), music loud but fun and varied.
Darts match also going on, so place was quite busy
Fullers pub and the London Pride was OK - �3.20 a pint
Butcombe bitter also on but didn't try it.
Overall a bit rough and ready, but if you can cope with that it's ok.
If not cross the road to the Bricklayers or walk a 100-200m to the Broad Leys
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Went there for a while some time ago ...and it's not worth it!! Awful! It looks dirty, it's smelly. Carpet needs a bloody good clean.TV always on and blasting...and horrible tasteless music that is so loud u cant hear ur thoughts. Not what you would call a family friendly pub! dont think the landlords did a good job there. Avoid if you just want a quiet drink in a friendly pub.
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Went in here a while ago as I have been passed it so many times without ever having been in. The beer is drinkable and the prices are okish, but the overall feel and atmosphere of the pub is not good; it felt very chavvy. When I went in it was the afternoon and it was fairly crowded. I would suggest that this is not the place to go if you want a quiet drink as it was quite rowdy and boistrous. On a better note the bar maid was very attentitive and helpfull.
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A bit out of the town centre. Nice if you're passing by that way. I like the way the TVs are clearly visible but not intrusive so you can have a quiet drink if you want. Nice appearance inside as well as out with a 'local pub' feel to it.
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xavier, I do hope it's not the David Neal I know..............
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hi i am an old resident of aylesbury, i lived there as a kid. the aristocrat as my dads favourite pub. does any one know him his name is david neal.
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Blimey! What a transformation, great atmosphere, good beers. I now apologise for my comments made last year. This is now a really good pub with a great atmosphere and has totally changed from it's previous status.
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This is a great pub, with a friendly atomsphere 24/7. The bar staff are always smiling and talk to everyone plus with the live bands on every Friday night there is always a party going on. Mixture of ages and a good heating section for all the smokers.
Great pub to visit with pool table, darts, golf machine, quiz machine, juke box with top of the pop music for the last fifty years.
Don't miss out, you should definately visit the Aristocrat.....
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The Aristocrat is a great pub ... probably the best live music venue around. Friendly bar staff, great security, brilliant live music ... Go and pay them a visit!
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Friday January 23rd. 2009; so why did we travel up from HEMEL HEMPSTEAD for an evening in The Aristocrat - because they had that GREAT band AbaKus playing and I wanted to see if this pub HAD gone downhill under new ownership, as recent reviews seem to have suggested! All I can say is, "No", it's MUCH better than before! AbaKus played a brilliant set, in the spacious function room, which had more than enough space for my c..c..crazy lady pal to dance her heart away...! From a friendly, respectful, quietly-welcoming doorman, to the attractive, very-efficient, SMILING ladies behind the bar, the whole experience was fabulous for us and topped off with a sincere welcome to stay a "little later" by new landlords Val & Gary. Thanks for a lovely evening Val; Jane & Mark will DEFINITELY be visiting again sometime VERY soon...!
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Want a good night out? then you cant go to far wrong with this great pub. Pub Staff seem to have a permanent smile, large function room if needed, LIVE music every Friday Night, Pool, Darts and a nice Lunchtime Menu, you can't really ask for much more. I highly recommend this pub. (DCABK)
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The is a great pub, Live music every Friday. Function room for hire, Weddings Birthdays etc....... Pool Table, Darts. Friendly Staff. Lunch Served Mon-Fri 12pm-2pm The Pub also has newly decorated Guest Rooms
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Popped into this pub for the first time for about 11 yrs. Curiosity got me.
What a terrible place! Avoid!
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This pub has seriously gone down hill in the last year, mainly down to the inexperienced current tennants.
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A fallen hostelry, full of LADZ. Once a Free House, it has declined under Fullers - though to be fair, only in recent times. I'd say TheGP caught the start of the downward spiral.
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A friendly pub with local live bands every friday night. Always has bright friendly bar staff.
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Aristocrat used to be a great pub, Fullers, a good atmosphere, a good crowd. Nowadays is a mere shadow of what it was. If you're a builder, scaffolder or just an all-round wide boy then this is the pub for you. If you ain't, then don't bother and head across the road to the Broad Leys.
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Food served???? When - try ordering some in the evening and get greeted with a 'it's karaoke we dont do food!'. As for the beer garden - two tables and ten chairs does not a beer garden make - steer clear unless sticky carpets and the smell of ashtrays is your thing
anonymous - 24 Aug 2006 01:40 |
a bit of a rubbish pub, full of smoke and blokes appearing to have been drinking all day.
TheGP - 31 Dec 2004 10:53 |
