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this pub has been closed for months
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Many years ago this pub was a gem. The boiled beef and carrots were the best in London. The steaks were also superb, as to be expected given its location. Now itis simply a ghostly reminder of its former glory. Going down the stairs it reminds you of a public street lavatory. Going into the bar doesn't dispel the image! When we visited the real ale was off! I suspect it's always off. The boiled beef was also off (I suspect etc. . .) The place was empty (two working days before Xmas!)whereas everywhere around was full. The barman who is also the waiter was not exactly welcoming. It was cold and dismal. There are far better places around and this place, which is just a brakfast bar, is clearly on its last legs. We won't be returning
Tewin - 21 Dec 2012 13:55 |
I visited The Cock Tavern last night since I was told that they've opened up for Friday and Saturday nights. When I came in to the pub there were BLUES all over the place! Two live-bands and crowded with people.. Wish I knew before that they�re doing music-nights and not only lunch and breakfast. Will be back soon with my colleagues.
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Good for beer and breakfast. breakfast is veeeeery nice. service can be slow. no natural light but who needs that after a night shift?
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This is the best pub in london opens at 5.30-6am everyday due to the meat market its in if youve been out clubbing or just dont want the night to end this is the place to go its odd having a pint at 6am surround by blood stained butchers but worth it on the odd occasion & they also serve up a top notch breakfast local stock. next time i end up having a late one & dont fancy work the next day ill be there.
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Had a couple of pints with a friend in here at lunch,it feels like a proper pub with a good atmosphere,had a pint of the black stuff which was good will return very soon
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A dreadful and horrible pub. Staff were totally hopeless.
I can't think of anything good to say...
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Watched the Rangers Vs Barcelona match here last night. Descending the stairs into the noise and smell of this crowded pub was daunting, but hats off to the bar staff who never kept you waiting more than a few mins for your pint.
Will be back for more.
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9.15am last Thursday for a fry and two pints of Guinness to prepare for Lords
all three were first class, especially the kidneys, might be the best I'd had, tender and loads of them
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been in few times for rangers days and partys etc great little boozer. proper hidden gem . still gotta go midweek 4 fry up tho heard great stories
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THE place to have a honest breakfast in the heart of the meat market in London. Quirky, rough old surroundings, with blood on the coats of the local traders (honestly). The bar is underground so don't expect natural light. You DON'T go here for the genial atmosphere or child friendly attitude (but they're fine) - you go here to get absolutely slaughtered (excuse the pun) at 7.00am in the morning and have a proper cholestorol fix with 'yer Guiness. Thin, luke warm white buttered toast and weak tea. Devilled Kidneys, black pudding, sausages, liver - NO SALADS.
A group of 20 or 30 of us have been here for our company Christmas Breakfast for the last 5 years. Having moved companies we'll be keeping the tradition going and be doing it again this year.
I rate this as a 7 becasue it's just an unusual place to visit - almost one of those 'must do' experiences in London whether you end up liking it or not. Be prepared to come away wondering what it was all about (but pished, at 8 in morning!!!).
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A local gent in Ye Olde Mitre recommended the Cock as doing the best devilled kidneys in London (surely then, the world?) which is more than enough reason for me to give this famous institution a try. I'll let you know...
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A nice friendly family environment for a quiet weekend drink that serves great food (try the pie and beans)
Mad Rab - 22 Oct 2004 19:23 |
