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Now a Jamie Oliver restaurant.
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Closed down early Dec 2012.
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Been to the Devonshire for a quick 'alf on a few occasions over the years but never bothered to rate in on this site. I suspect that wasn't because I had bad things to say about it (I prefer to try and be positive when reviewing pubs), but more because there wasn't anything especially memorable about the place.
It is a firmly traditional pub along the classic blueprint that many pubs in the city now follow, which satisfies the tourist throughput and also does enough to appeal to the local passer-by too, though not perhaps distinct enough to stand-out as somewhere you'd deliberately go out of your way to come back to.
The owners are Taylor Walker who are similar in their traditional, realtively unbranded approach to Nicholson's but in my view not as ambitious; TWs are a little more pedestrian with their food and ale choices for example, although I'd say the quality of each is very similar.
I didn't eat although various punters were revelling in their 'traditional' fish 'n' chip dinners (weird as it was only 4:30 in the afternoon but maybe they'd not adjusted to the time zone yet?!). I enjoyed a reasonable half of Young's London Gold (1 of 3 cask ales available from a maximum of 4 pumps). Service was smiley and efficient.
I quite like the Devonshire in its own way; it has the edge over many similar pubs in the area because it is more tucked-away, and considerably smaller than many. It manages to evoke a little more individuality and intimacy than say the St James Tavern up the road. Will come here again at some point though this will probably be born of convenience rather than deliberate intention.
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Stopped off here for a drink on the Hottest October day since records began. Aircon upstairs was a relief from the hot dusty air outside. Beer selection was good and bar staff friendly enough
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After an abortive attempt to get a drink in the nearby St James� Tavern, we repaired here to escape the heat of Saturday afternoon.
The welcome we got could not have been more different, with a genuinely friendly landlord and nice bar staff. It is basically a small street corner tourist pub opposite the Piccadilly Theatre, but none the worse for that and a better bet than some of it�s kind. There is an upstairs bar.
A reasonable pint or two of Woodford�s Wherry and an excellent pint of Spitfire were had whilst the female companion shopped at Lilywhite�s and St George�s Day cocks were observed out and about. The food being served looked good enough and reasonably cheap for Central London.
I would pop back in this place if passing.
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Remember drinking here in the nineties. the toilets would back up on a regular basis and would cause effluvia to drip from the light fittings in the downstairs bar. Classy.
Glad there has been a refurb since then.
eddyd - 24 Aug 2010 11:05 |
I had a suspiciously quickly poured pint of Pride in here which tasted distinctly odd. I challenged the barmaid as to whether she had topped up a pint that was sitting behind the bar and she said that she had before going and topping up the already brimming pint � a bit of a language barrier there. I decided to drink at the side of the bar and noticed another half full pint glass sitting in a drip tray and a couple of empty trays, one of which was Pride. I�m no Poirot, but I saw enough to warrant myself leaving my beer and the pub never to return again.
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One of those London pubs which seems like a Nicholson's, but isn't. Plenty of wooden decor. Reasonable choice of real ales (5), with an OK pint of the seasonal Rosey Nosey. Not a lot of atmosphere.
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Ideally located opposite the peerless Maharajah Tandoori, it is currently being renovated - it looks like one of those 5 day tart up affairs.
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A okay pub service is slow even when quiet lots of tourists as said in the comment below.
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Stopped in here before seeing Ewan MacGregor in Guys & Dolls; nice, small friendly place with decent grub- we loved the chili nachos!
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Visited Sat 28 May 05. The Timothy Taylor's Golden Best was ok, though the barmaid had no clue as to what beer was available.
This is a charmless pub populated by loud, rude American tourists.
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It's a good little pub. And I do like the sand on the floor.
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bog standard nothing special west end pub
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Agreed with all comments made here. This is a good pub but of course gets busy. Not a bad jukebox either, if you can get to it.
Ollie Reed - 30 Aug 2004 16:45 |
Great off-the-beaten-track boozer with nice beer and a friendly crowd. Upstairs is good for meeting lots of your mates before you head out elsewhere.
Grendel - 16 Nov 2003 15:39 |
Has A Great Roof With ensuite kitchen ! Fab
anonymous - 15 Jul 2003 13:31 |
Denman Street? since when... its actually on Glasshouse Street.
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I love this little pub, small friendly and because its the back of Piccadilly, a transient ever changing crowd.
Cosy bar upstairs...a great place for "people watching"
chris - 25 Mar 2003 11:40 |
