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Sir Alfred James Munnings, KCVO, PRA (8 October 1878 – 17 July 1959) was known as one of England's finest painters of horses, and as an outspoken critic of Modernism.
13 May 2017 14:05
Built in 1898, this lovely Victorian pub retains many original features, including rich wood carvings and structural ironwork. Formerly The Bricklayer's, The Clachan was a local for the firemen of Station No. 13 and police officers of the Special Constable Reserve in King Street. It was once owned by the family-run department store, Liberty..Clachan is Gaelic for 'meeting place'.
13 May 2017 13:34
Possibly named in honour of William IV , one time King of The United Kingdom.
13 May 2017 13:22
Apparently one of Jamie Oliver's favourite pubs. If that's not enough reason to avoid I don't know what is.
13 May 2017 12:57
The original TV series of Dads Army was filmed in and around Thetford. They cast and crew made this their watering hole of choice. At the end of each of the nine series , huge drinking sessions took place here. On one occasion Ian Lavender ( Private Pike ) got so drunk he nutted Arnold Ridley ( Private Godfrey ) and fell asleep standing at the bar. Stupid bo
13 May 2017 12:54
Shave Cross Inn, Marshwood Vale
Apparently a favourite of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Nice man.
13 May 2017 12:51
Supposedly one of the most haunted pubs in Britain. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of a soldier who was beaten to death and thrown down a stairwell after he was found to be cheating at a game of cards. A bit harsh.
13 May 2017 12:49
The Talbot was a breed of dog which existed in the middle ages but became extinct some time ago, it was a white dog and and a type of hound that died out several hundred years ago. Its origin is unclear but it is mentioned by Chaucer and there are suggestions that the breed was introduced to this country by William the Conquerer although this is disputed.
5 May 2017 21:14
The Red Lion is the most common pub name in the UK, closely followed by The Crown and Royal Oak.
5 May 2017 20:48
This pub is actually 16,869 km from Melbourne. Just to save any potential embarrassment to visitors.
5 May 2017 20:37
Roweton. Old English. Village by the stream. What a beautiful language we have!
5 May 2017 20:23
The Hungarian national football team made this their local before and after their 6-3 thrashing of England at Wembley in 1953. The Magnificent Magyars almost drank the place dry , and this is where the brilliant Ferenc Puskás discovered his love for Mackeson milk stout. A love he never relinquished.
5 May 2017 20:21
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5 May 2017 12:52
Ye Olde Cock Tavern, Fleet Street
Unlike Samuel Pepys (who visited in April 1668 with the actress Mrs Knipp, where he “drank, ate a lobster, and sang, and mighty merry”) I walked in , had a pint , a look around and left unimpressed.
4 May 2017 21:21
If visiting this pub , you really must check out the village church. St Mary's, is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk. The tower is believed to be of Saxon origin and much of the main body of the building is Victorian. Lovely!
4 May 2017 21:07
I was pleasently surprised to see how many pubs have the word Tiger on their name. Marvelous!
4 May 2017 21:02
As Blue Scrumpy said , the brewery tap for Reedley Hallows. Alas , I haven't visited but it does look rather inviting. I'm all in favour of these micro thingies. It's the way forward.
4 May 2017 18:28
Castlefield is an inner city conservation area of Manchester in North West England. The conservation area which bears its name is bounded by the River Irwell, Quay Street, Deansgate and the Chester Road. It was the site of the Roman era fort of Mamucium or Mancunium which gave its name to Manchester. There you go!
2 May 2017 14:15
Used as a filming location for The Beatles 1965 film "Help ". I wonder if they still have a tiger in the basement?
2 May 2017 12:41
The Pride of Paddington, Paddington
Paddington is an area within the City of Westminster, in central London. Formerly a metropolitan borough, it was integrated with Westminster and Greater London in 1965. Also famous for bears.
2 May 2017 11:26
The Red Lion is the most common pub name in the UK, closely followed by The Crown and Royal Oak.
2 May 2017 10:55
After performing at the nearby Odeon on his 1967 Uk tour , legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis was barred from this pub. After far too many light ales , Davis insisted on standing on a table in the middle of the bar , telling filthy jokes. He was kind of blue.
1 May 2017 19:34
The Queen Anne pub name derives from a style of furniture that was popular in the early 18c.
1 May 2017 17:51
The Prince of Wales pub name originates from the title , The Prince of Wales. This is normally conferred on the heir apparent of the monarch.
1 May 2017 12:25
Salisbury is a medieval cathedral city in the southern English county of Wiltshire. It’s 9 miles south of the iconic prehistoric stone circle at Stonehenge, which stands on the grassland of Salisbury Plain. The city’s ornate 13th-century cathedral has a 123m spire, a working 14th-century clock and an original copy of the Magna Carta. And quite a few pubs.
27 Apr 2017 23:17
Roweton. Old English. Village by the stream. What a beautiful language we have!
27 Apr 2017 23:13
Although there are only two pubs in the village ( very pretty it is too ) there was once five inns: the Rose And Crown, The Tiger, The New Inn (later called the Gnu), The Angel and the Fox & Rabbit, the last of which doubled as a tailor’s shop between 1840 and 1897. Imagine!
26 Apr 2017 18:15
Featured prominently in an episode of the TV police series Softly Softly circa 1969. Good episode. Go DCI Barlow!
22 Apr 2017 23:39
The Post Office Vaults, Birmingham
I may be wrong , but I think this used to be a Post Office. At some time.
22 Apr 2017 23:26
Oh! And there was a guy outside with HUGE mobile sound system blasting out reggae. So I have amended my score to a big fat 10.
22 Apr 2017 21:12
Brentry is a suburb of north Bristol, England, between Henbury and Southmead which is spread along the southern edge of the Avonmouth-London railway line. The boundaries of Brentry are not well defined. Three pubs are listed on this site for this location. I have been to none of them and will probably never do so.
21 Apr 2017 23:26
Officially the UK's biggest and busiest pub and bar guide!
Now listing over 45,000 venues, it's the perfect place to look for somewhere to eat, drink and socialise!
21 Apr 2017 18:18
Although there are only two pubs in the village ( very pretty it is too ) there was once five inns: the Rose And Crown, The Tiger, The New Inn (later called the Gnu), The Angel and the Fox & Rabbit, the last of which doubled as a tailor’s shop between 1840 and 1897. Imagine!
20 Apr 2017 19:58
Haven't visited , but judging by what I have seen and heard , sounds a very nice establishment. I will have to make the effort to visit this beautiful city and have a few jars before taking in the Cathedral.
18 Apr 2017 17:54
It's only gone and burnt down! Somebody wanted to turn it into flats apparantly. Guess what? Now they can!
16 Apr 2017 18:00
This pub will close its doors for good tomorrow. Will be converted into apartments. Shame
15 Apr 2017 15:32
Charles De Gaulle is said to have composed his speech rallying the people of France after it fell to Germany at The French House . On my visit it was full of rude, pompous cock's.
15 Apr 2017 15:07
Badly damaged by a fire. It remains to be seen if it will ever trade again. Fingers crossed that it will.
14 Apr 2017 20:32
The Baroque Period. Derived from the Portuguese barroco, or “oddly shaped pearl,” the term “baroque” has been widely used since the nineteenth century to describe the period in Western European art music from about 1600 to 1750. This is more of a bar than a pub apparantly.
6 Mar 2017 21:02
Eddy? If I had to ask on two occasions I probably wouldn't have stayed for a third. To be honest though , to my eternal shame I rarely ask for a top up unless they really take the piss. Short measures seem to be the norm now in a lot of pubs.
5 Mar 2017 20:30
Built in 1898, this lovely Victorian pub retains many original features, including rich wood carvings and structural ironwork. Formerly The Bricklayer's, The Clachan was a local for the firemen of Station No. 13 and police officers of the Special Constable Reserve in King Street. It was once owned by the family-run department store, Liberty..Clachan is Gaelic for 'meeting place'.
5 Mar 2017 13:54
Ahh! BITE is back. Did anyone even notice we almost lost it?
3 Mar 2017 16:19
The Prince of Wales, Kennington
Charming little pub situated in the corner of a quiet square just seconds from the hustle and bustle of Kennington Park Road. Spent a couple of most enjoyable hours here late last year. Not too busy on our late afternoon visit. The Whitstable Bay went down a treat. Shall visit again in the summer. Very nice.
2 Mar 2017 13:55
Gospoda is a Proto-Slavic name for Inn or diner. Although this is totally irrelevant as it is now called The Royal .
2 Mar 2017 13:38
Brentry is a suburb of north Bristol, England, between Henbury and Southmead which is spread along the southern edge of the Avonmouth-London railway line. The boundaries of Brentry are not well defined. I have not visited this pub so cannot comment upon it
26 Feb 2017 22:33
Doggetts Coat and Badge, Southwark
Doggett's Coat and Badge is the prize and name for the oldest rowing race in the world.Up to six apprentice watermen of the River Thames in England compete for this prestigious honour, which has been held every year since 1715. The 4 miles 5 furlongs (7,400 m) race is held on the Thames between London Bridge and Cadogan Pier, Chelsea, passing under a total of eleven bridges en route. And if you visit and the right time it's not a bad pub.
26 Feb 2017 22:05
The Prince of Wales, New Malden
The Prince of Wales pub name originates from the title The Prince of Wales. This is normally conferred on the heir apparent of the monarch.
26 Feb 2017 21:59
Used to be run by Jim Brogan who played for Celtic in the 60s and 70s. Seems strange , as the comments below would suggest this is a Rangers bar.
26 Feb 2017 21:52
Used as an outside location for The Nags Head in Only Fools and Horses.
26 Feb 2017 21:06
The Skirrid Mountain Inn, Llanvihangel Crucorney
It’s believed that criminals were once hanged from a beam at this pub after being tried and convicted there.
26 Feb 2017 20:58
The Gardeners Arms has been nicknamed ‘The Murderers’ ever since Frank Miles bludgeoned his estranged wife Millie to death there with a brewer’s tool in 1895. Crikey.
26 Feb 2017 20:54
Dick Turpin, the highwayman, was the son of the innkeeper of The Bluebell.
26 Feb 2017 20:48
Sir Michael Balcon was a film producer best know for his work with Ealing Studios. The pub itself is average at best.
26 Feb 2017 20:06
Everyone knows the Krays connection , but Bobby Moore , England's World Cup winning captain was briefly the landlord here.
26 Feb 2017 16:34
The Charles Dickens, Southwark
The 19th century author and social critic probably never visited this pub.
26 Feb 2017 16:14
The Old 13th Cheshire Rifleman Corps Inn, Stalybridge
This pub has the longest name in the UK. Fancy that!
26 Feb 2017 16:07
The Red Lion is the most common pub name in the UK, closely followed by The Crown and Royal Oak.
26 Feb 2017 16:02
The Sir Ralph Abercrombie, Manchester
Sir Ralph Abercromby KB ((7 October 1734 – 28 March 1801) was a Scottish soldier and politician. He rose to the rank of lieutenant-general in the British Army, was noted for his services during the Napoleonic Wars, and served as Commander-in-Chief, Ireland. Murdering Bastard.
26 Feb 2017 15:56
The Hearty Goodfellow, Nuneaton
Very cliquey unless your from " this end of town ". Don't bother otherwise.
26 Feb 2017 15:22
Previously called something else until a visit by Bobby and Jack Charlton in 1964. Maybe.
26 Feb 2017 15:07
Possibly named in honour of Richard III , one time King of England.
26 Feb 2017 15:04
The Perch and Pike, South Stoke
U-boat Captain: Your name will also go on the list! What is it?
Mainwaring: Don't tell him Pike!
U-boat Captain: Pike!
26 Feb 2017 14:57
I really must disagree most strongly with Dicky. He is talking gibberish. Although not a fan of Youngs , I liked it here. Seemed small and cosy inside but with a HUGE beer garden. Steaks served on hot stones were very nice indeed.
26 Feb 2017 14:55
It is thought to be named after an incident where the landlord brought up a bucket of blood from the building's well, as a murdered smuggler had been dropped there .
26 Feb 2017 13:59
Five of London's Underground stations were named after pubs that existed close to their site. Angel, after the Angel Coaching Inn which dates back to 1638. Elephant & Castle; Manor House, after the Manor Tavern which was later renamed Manor House in 1931. Royal Oak and Swiss Cottage named after The Swiss Tavern which was built in 1803 and later renamed Swiss Cottage.
25 Feb 2017 21:08
U-boat Captain: Your name will also go on the list! What is it?
Mainwaring: Don't tell him Pike!
U-boat Captain: Pike!
25 Feb 2017 21:03
Coach and Horses, Fleet Street
Famously featured in the 1934 motion picture " Lady Don't Fall Backwards " starring Gracie Fields.
25 Feb 2017 18:35
This is the highest pub in England. It's sits 1,700 ft. above sea level.
25 Feb 2017 16:02
This is the lowest pub in England. It's sits 9ft. below sea level.
25 Feb 2017 15:59
Excellent. Good range of ales and ciders. I can't name them though because on my visit I was pissed.
25 Feb 2017 15:14
I really must disagree with Cuntisen. He is talking gibberish. Although not a fan of Youngs , I liked it here. Seemed small and cosy inside but with a HUGE beer garden. Steaks served on hot stones were very nice indeed.
25 Feb 2017 15:02
The Case is Altered is also an excellent early comedy by Ben Jonson. First published in 1609, the play presents a range of problems for scholars attempting to understand its place in Jonson's canon of works.
25 Feb 2017 14:51
This was Winston Churchill's favourite pub. He liked nothing more than a game of arrows and a pint of half and half
25 Feb 2017 14:42
In 1944 a group of disgruntled American soldiers who were based nearby went on the rampage. A shoot out at The Crown resulted in the death of three people including the landlady.
25 Feb 2017 14:35
Two of Jack the Rippers victims used to drink here. Annie Chapman and Mary Kelly.
25 Feb 2017 14:29
Dick Jarmam , a landlord from Medieval days is said to have murdered up to 60 guests at this pub by tipping them out of their beds through a trapdoor into a boiling cauldron below.
25 Feb 2017 14:26
For centuries criminals condemned to be executed at Tyburn were allowed a last drink at an ale house on their way to the gallows.
The phrase " on the wagon " is thought to date from this time
25 Feb 2017 14:20
Although not a fan of Youngs , I liked it here. Seemed small and cosy inside but with a HUGE beer garden. Steaks served on hot stones were very nice indeed.
25 Feb 2017 13:53
Dr. William Palmer , the infamous 19th century poisoner once lived next door to this pub. It is claimed that the old Staffordshire drinking expression, "What's your poison?" asked when
offering to buy someone a drink, originated from Palmer. It is said that when there were
rumours flying around about him having poisoned people he would use the
phrase as a joke at his own expense in the Bell. He was hanged in 1856. Interesting eh?
25 Feb 2017 13:39
The Post Office Vaults, Birmingham
I may be wrong , but I think this used to be a Post Office.
25 Feb 2017 13:14
Dark and grim. Cheap though. Handy for the train station as well.
25 Feb 2017 12:56
Now the " Bierkeller " complete with Ooompah band and watered down lager. Probably.
25 Feb 2017 12:51
Closed for good due to previously mentioned pest problems. However this safeguards the future of Nuneaton's other Wetherspoons , the far superior Felix Holt.
9 Aug 2016 13:22
Closed by Health Inspectors due to " Pest control issues ".
Rats. Dirty big rats.
21 Jul 2016 18:15
My favourite Fitzrovia pub. Family run , traditional corner boozer.
Great smiley service and a nice laid back atmosphere.
Bob Dickens played his first gig here and Charles Dylan lived in the cellar.
17 Jun 2015 23:22
Ok little corner pub. Only ale available was Doombar.
Blues music playing and the Vietnamese menu looked good.
Avoid between 5-7 as the obnoxious pay by card work work work tossers invade.
Good service.
17 Jun 2015 23:03
The Crown and Sceptre, Fitzrovia
Full of loud , dead eyed , pretentious , humourless , I'm more successful than you fucktards.
And the staff are worse.
They serve beer. And fancy stuff.
17 Jun 2015 22:15
The chef and manager were jailed for 12 and 18 months respectively after being
found guilty of falsifying food safety records. A mother died and dozens were left
with food poisening after eating a Christmas dinner here in December 2012.
23 Jan 2015 13:16
Two words spring to mind after a visit yesterday. Brown. Cream.
7 Dec 2014 21:20
There is no moderation because no one is in control of this site. The ownership is. . . Let us say, in doubt at this moment. I find it amazing that any company would waste their money advertising on here. As would any member posting any reviews. The best pub review site on the internet just died. RIP BITE.
14 Nov 2014 23:48
Whisky_diet? Just for that last post? There is no admin here or else you and your other false profiles would have been deleted. You are a cunt sir.
26 Oct 2014 19:19
The chap has a point B.I.T.E. He's been on here for years and is a bit pissed off. Get a grip
24 Jul 2014 23:17
In here now. 9 customers in total in 4 groups. And they managed to forget our food order . . . . . . ?
24 Jul 2014 13:47
The Charles Dickens, Southwark
What's not to like?
Well, on my visit. .
1). An overpowering smell of cooking.
2). We were the only punters in there at the time. What was cooking?
3). Iffy ale.
1 Mar 2014 21:32
Arent wind-ups supposed to be funny?. Rather than vindictive bile aimed to ruining someones reputation?. Ha
Ha
19 Dec 2013 08:59
The Pack Horse Inn, Beckingham
At last. A genuine review. This pub will certainly be added to my list of must-visit hostleries!.
3 Dec 2013 13:46
The Pack Horse Inn, Beckingham
Try and be a bit more subtle when posting false reviews guys.
28 Oct 2013 11:32
Blimey! Not many pubs in these parts for the casual visitor. This one is ok. It's a Spoons and its cheap. Nice outside space. Poor ale selection. Staff indifferent. Ok is the best I can muster try as may.
16 Aug 2013 23:58
It has not opened yet, and you have not tried it. But you will give it top marks anyway. I like your style.
16 Jul 2013 09:16
The Blythe Hill Tavern, Forest Hill
randolf7. Lighten up. ( And brush up on your punctuation ).
26 Jun 2013 23:36
Not that old. Not that good. My first opened mouthed impressions soon dissolved into a slight Sam Smiths depression.
18 Jun 2013 23:53
The Queen Adelaide, Shepherds Bush
Walked in. Eyes ran. Like being in a BBQ pit. Walked out. Eyes cleared.
7 Jun 2013 01:23
Princess Victoria, Shepherds Bush
Pricey. But really enjoyable visit. Lovely grand Victorian corner pub. Horseshoe shaped bar with separate dining room. Dominated by three impressive skylights. Very decadent feel, with friendly and attentive staff. Four pumps with Doombah , two from Sambrook's and something from Nelsons Brewery? Only bottled cider available on our visit alas. At £5 a bottle. Yikes! Sometimes it's worth it to pay a little more. A treat! Food menu looked scrummy but top end prices. I could feast for £2 down the Uxbridge Road. Will look forward to my next visit. For a drink. Oh. And The Greyhound is open again. Worth checking out.
7 Jun 2013 01:08
Dragon. You are a terrible bore and I hate that I have to reply to you. Unfortunately BITE admin doesn't exist or you would have been deleted an age ago. Your childish comments are worse than the bridalware/ Rolex rubbish that has been appearing. Nobody wants to hear you. Nobody cares what you say. Your a bully and a coward. Now stop clogging up this site and run along.
7 Jun 2013 00:12
Two first time posters, who both joined this site today, posting within 20 minutes of each other and both slagging this pub off. Ignore.
5 Jun 2013 13:38
The Case is Altered is also an excellent early comedy by Ben Jonson. First published in 1609, the play presents a range of problems for scholars attempting to understand its place in Jonson's canon of works. Maybe he had just read it and got confused.
4 Jun 2013 23:52
Been a member of this site for 9 years. It is now, sadly , a joke. No moderation. No admin. No anything. Other pub sites must be having a right old laugh.
2 Jun 2013 14:58
The British Queen, Shepherds Bush
I clocked this pub in a Saturday afternoon and thought I'd pay a visit in the evening. On the pretext of taking my mates dog for a walk I attempted to squeeze by the smokers at the door. " No fucking dogs allowed in here pal" was the most welcoming words I'd ever heard. I doffed my cap and ran.
1 Jun 2013 00:26
My point is, although the site is called Beer in the Evening, as the blurb says, it is also about eating and socialising . Some people go to the pub to drink. Some to eat. Some to get pissed. Some to merely socialise. Some to read even. It's not all about ale. There are many reasons to visit a pub , and those who visit are entitled to post a review. This does not necasseraly have to include listing all the beers on offer and their condition.
31 May 2013 21:10
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31 May 2013 19:54
Him? I was convinced Dragon was a woman. A bitter and twisted woman.
30 May 2013 18:12
Hehe. We had Sunday lunch here on the 19th May. Roast beef , and the veg ? Carrots and courgettes. Well, I think it was beef. So bad it was funny. Had a train to catch so couldn't be arsed to complain. Strangely would go back though. 3 - 4 ales on, cant recall what they were as I had an Aspalls . Best option in the vicinty methinks But not to eat.
28 May 2013 00:00
Not bad. Nice Victorian corner pub. Lovely green tiled exterior, and quirky inside with lots of old electrical devices and a Vespa scooter on show. Very comfortable with a laid back relaxing atmosphere. Only one hand pump offering Greyhound something. Our pint of Guinness and a bottle of Kopparberg came to £7.50. Reasonable. Guinness was good. Lovely sun trap out back. As mentioned before, the majority of the clientel seemed to be from the hostel above. But as these were mostly blonde, female and friendly, this was no hardship. Sound.
26 May 2013 18:40
Nobody likes a bully. Will you two piss off and leave this site for the grown ups.
23 May 2013 18:21
The Charles Dickens, Southwark
I agree with your general sentiments , but on my visits I have found this a sound and solid boozer.
12 May 2013 00:36
'Round midnight Jazz & Blues Bar, Islington
£2.50 for a half of Guiness. I have the blues man.
3 Mar 2013 20:14
The King William IV, Mickleham
Thank you Eye. Not a one off poster. I respect your comment. Well done new landlord.
30 Sep 2012 19:26
The Glass Works, Angel, Islington
Right. Ok. It's a Wetherspoons. It's in a shopping centre. It doesnt have a great choice of ales. And it should be shite. But it's not bad. Its really not . Three visits in 5 days Big windows , friendly staff , quick service and the best Spoons grub I've had. Fair choice of ciders available during their festival. Particularly Hogans and a Sandfords ginger cider among others.
Only visited in the afternoon so not sure how the night pans out. Didn't once hear anyone swear. Or sing. Good.
14 Jul 2012 00:55
Now a Poundland. And the Beaten Path across the road is now the Buy and Buy supermarket. Tsk.
10 Jul 2012 14:13
I drank here when this was an Ansells pub. Remember the squirrel motif? Awfull beer ! Now Reflex .An 80s retro fun pikey scrap pit.
30 Jun 2012 00:27
Whilst totally agreeing with all the recent posts about this shithole I last visited about 5 years or so ago, let us not forget that they have employed an aggressive and unashamedly transparent racist door policy for years. I have witnessed this. And also let us not forget this is not the only bar / pub that has a non uniform policy. Shame on them all.
28 Jun 2012 00:04
I always get this place mixed up with the Market Porter. Can't imagine why.
18 Jun 2012 19:49
The Coach and Horses, Whitstable
Too true landormick . Let's keep humour and satire where it belongs ! .
13 Jun 2012 00:10
The Somerstown Coffee House, Euston
Worst meal I've never paid for. They have got so much wrong. Dirty plates. Dirty cutlery. Dirty tables. Candle wax covering top of pepper pot. No light in ladies toilet. No toilet roll in gents. Food cooked to order? I don't think so. Over priced " British Tapas". Warmed up roast spuds. Soggy and inedible. I could go on. Beer was ok. Service average. Was looking forward to my visit after looking at their website. A pub with aspirations that really need to up their ante. Quite shocking really.
29 Apr 2012 18:18
A Daily Telegraph Reader?. Oh . Must be an accurate and unbiased view then.
5 Apr 2012 21:47
Landlord has been suspended by owners Samuel Smith's for serving full pints. They say they have lost over �10 grand of stock because of the landlords insistence of " topping up pints " Good bit of Customer Relations there Sam!.
29 Jan 2012 12:05
We were very much looking forward to our first visit to The Draft House after hearing so many positive comments. I quite liked the old River Bar. You knew what to expect. Good solid boozer in the tourist trap that is Tower Bridge. First impressions were very good. Nice ambiance. Candles, gentle hum of conversation, not too busy. We made our way to the bar to find we were the only customers waiting to be served. Great!. The lone barman at the other end of the bar seemed to be very busy doing something under the counter. Mrs. Tuna thought he was slicing lemons. It looked to me that he may have been applying nail varnish or maybe buttering his fingers. Whatever he was doing was VERY VERY important , because not once did he look our way. After a minute or so we soon tired of our guessing game and waited to be served. Now im a patient man, but I thought I would give him another 20 seconds. That may not seem a lot. . . but i ask you to count to 20 now. Its a long time to stand there being ignored. Then!. . He glanced our way!. And continued to butter his fingers. It was only when we started to walk out that he acknowledged our existence. What a shame. Maybe they think that location is everything and they can just sit and wait for punters to file in.As they undoubtedly will. We wont be though. Nul points.
15 Jan 2012 18:19
Closed following a raid by 60 police officers. Allegations of drug dealing, brawling and being really naughty. Local Chief Supt. said " It was a poor and disorderly house, a blight on the community".
26 Dec 2011 17:46
Not my cup of tea. Maybe OK for a meet up venue, but a bit bland and cavernous for a session. Pricey as well.
8 Nov 2011 19:18
The Beehive, Welwyn Garden City
Do you lot think we are daft?. Take your false postings and and stick them up your carvery.
8 Nov 2011 18:31
The George and Dragon, West Haddlesey
Oh please!. Six positive reviews in six days?. Haven't visited, but your cheating!. Stop it!.
9 Oct 2011 23:05
This is not a pub or bar.I only saw bottles at the bar area .But the food was very good.
14 Sep 2011 00:21
Pink and Lily, Princes Risborough
Slight whiff of desperation here methinks. It may well be a nice gaff with lower dining area but please let us have some reviews from people who have posted more than once on BITE. Sorry. Just a small gripe of mine.
6 Sep 2011 00:05
Completely destroyed by fire. Like their food by the sounds of it.
26 Aug 2011 18:44
First ( long overdue ) visit since the Fullers takeover. No
Visible changes, but just felt different. Like visiting my Nans house after she died and my aunt moved in. Same but different. Couple of suits at the bar and a few punters watching the cricket .Just like at the Doric .. Flat , just like the Tim Taylors Landlord I was served . Oh. And the smell of urine prevaded the whole place. By the time I made my way to ground floor I was almost gagging. I Hope I visited on a off day. Gutted
5 Aug 2011 00:01
mattl85. If you could just squeeze one more false review in within the next 10 minutes then this would be a new record for BITE. Well done.
4 Aug 2011 12:45
Pink and Lily, Princes Risborough
Last three posts by three new members who have all registered in the last three days. And only posted about this pub. Great pub or what! I've never been there but want to spend the rest of my life there. Thanks guys.
24 Jul 2011 23:08
Another Nuneaton pub closed. Rumour has it that it will be demolished to make way for canalside apartments. Tsk
17 Jul 2011 23:56
Not a great fan of Sam Smith pubs, but I liked this one. One long narrow room downstairs and another room upstairs. BBC radio paraphanalia adorn the walls. Friendly attentive staff. Cant abide SS bitter , and although not normally a lager drinker the pure brewed lager went down a treat. Nice.
7 Feb 2010 18:34
Closed, never to reopen. Smoking ban cited as the main reason. No loss. The place was a dive.
28 Mar 2008 13:04
Hawkins Meeting House, Plymouth
Has been renamed The Hawkins Meeting House to honour the 16th Century trader John Hawkins. The fact that he was an infamous slave trader seems to have been lost on the new owners. The Racial Equality Council is based across the road. How very sensitive.
27 Mar 2008 13:32
The Bear and Staff, Leicester Square
Not too busy early Saturday evening. The place had the feel of a friendly local. Surprised given its location. Quick, efficient service and an excellent pint of T.T.Landlord. Most enjoyable.
20 Feb 2008 13:16
The Glass Works, Angel, Islington
The only good reason to visit this place was the gorgeous Samantha. Alas she is moving on. So so shall I and many others. Sighhhhhhhhh...........
14 Nov 2007 13:09
Dr. William Palmer , the infamous 19th century poisoner once lived next door to this pub. It is claimed that the old Staffordshire drinking expression, "What's your poison?" asked when
offering to buy someone a drink, originated from Palmer. It is said that when there were
rumours flying around about him having poisoned people he would use the
phrase as a joke at his own expense in the Bell. He was hanged in 1856. Interesting eh?
8 Nov 2007 13:28
Not a bad little back street boozer. One L shaped room with pool table and dart board. Friendly staff and regulars. Decent pind of Pride. Outside seating area with......wait for it.....trampoline!.Oh joy!......
6 Sep 2007 13:17
Man hurt in shooting at city pub
A 25-year-old man has undergone emergency surgery after a shooting in Greater Manchester.
The 25-year-old man, who was wounded in his leg and stomach, was targeted in the Arch Bar on Stretford Road in Hulme just before 1700 BST.
Police patrols have been stepped up in the area.
6 Aug 2007 10:35
A police officer is one of three men who have been charged with the murder of a man at a City of London bar.
Lee Cook, 21, from Essex, died after he was hit at least three times at the Alibi Bar while out with friends.
City of London officer Adam Lowe, 26, of Sawbridgeworth, Herts, and two men from Essex are due before magistrates.
27 Jul 2007 10:40
The Fox and Goose Hotel, Lancaster
Four posting in 13 minutes?...Something strange methinks.
23 Jul 2007 09:35
I may have been a bit harsh with my previous comments. New owner seems to be making an effort. Marstons Pedigree and Spitfire now on offer at �1.60 a pint before 6pm. Acoustic evenings and other entertainment on most evenings. Sunday lunch at �4.90,as yet untried. A pub thats on the up.
15 Jun 2007 12:58
Some singing waitress bird that works here sang for George Clooney blah blah blah
1 Jun 2007 12:49
Friendly?....Had so many stares walking into this place I thought I may have suddenly become horribly disfigured. Not so. Just a pub that dosent welcome strangers and has a palpable sense of hostility and menace. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid.
14 Mar 2007 13:33
The George Eliot Hotel, Nuneaton
I hate the George because the music is shite and there is a crap atmosphere.
12 Mar 2007 13:31
Alas, another Nuneaton pub bites the dust. Now closed never to re-open. This after the recent demise of The Oddfellows Arms, The King William IV and The Arbury Tavern. This is a worrying trend being played out across the country. Shame.
6 Mar 2007 13:16
Seems to have gone down hill a bit lately. Guest beers usually uninspired or unavailable. Still an above average Spoons though. Not that that's difficult to achieve. Smoke free too.
13 Feb 2007 13:20
Now called The Trinity. Didnt call in because of my earlier bad experience.
13 Feb 2007 13:00
Large, cold and depressing. A couple of people in the bar area, and a smattering of people dining. The Brew Wharf bitter was a fine pint, but its the sort of place that makes you want to drink as quickly as possible so as to escape. �2.95 for a side order of mushy peas?.....Nah
12 Feb 2007 13:17
Now Silks. 4 owners in 19 months. Is the place cursed. Or just crap.
13 Dec 2006 13:45
This up and coming hot-spot for music lovers appears to be closed. Again
31 May 2006 13:12
This pub somehow reminds me of a church. Must just be me. Oh well.
3 Apr 2006 13:11
The Rockingham Arms, Elephant and Castle
5.15 on a Sunday afternoon......very busy. VERY scary!
16 Nov 2005 13:34
Vast improvement over the last couple of weeks. It has closed.
16 May 2005 13:03
Visited this pub just before noon on a weekday. First thing we were asked at the bar was wether we were eating!....Its a sodding pub is'int it?....All the tables were set for lunch....felt guilty for having just having a pint...not a bad one at that. Maybe they should just give up the pretence of calling the place a pub and call it what it really is.....a restaraunt that sells beer.
18 Feb 2005 13:12
Cant count the number of times ive walked by this place on my visits to London. Eventually paid a visit at the weekend. Great pub!......great beer!. Friendly service. Will make it my first call on future visits. And to think I used to use that shite-hole The Brittania!
10 Aug 2004 13:04
Jeez!....What a stunning place to have a pint. Almost like drinking in a cathedral.Very quiet when I visited on Saturday afternoon. Shall visit again.
9 Aug 2004 13:28
Graet big barn of a place.. lots of after school teachers setting a good example and getting pissed. Awful beer, music so loud your ears bleed, and slightly menacing atmosphere. Shite.
5 Jul 2004 13:30
The Argyll Arms, Oxford Circus
Nice pub with beautifull interior. Nice screens and mirrors and stunning bar-back. Friendly efficient staff and a great pint of Tim Taylors.....Because of its prime location gets very busy though.....Is the upstairs area for drinking or dining only?..even the staff seem unsure. Other than that though, well worth a visit.
5 Jul 2004 13:19
What a dreadful place!. Im not from London. Is this two buildings merged into one?....A totally soul-less hole, devoid of any redeeming features. Couldnt care less staff, crap beer, and probably the ugliest pub I have ever seen. Inside and out. Why on earth do people drink here when there are countless better pubs less than 10 minutes walk away. Shocking.
29 Jun 2004 13:21
Bit of a Jekyll and Hyde pub. Called in two weeks ago and was impressed by the friendy atmosphere, polite staff and a good pint of Wadsworth 6X. Called again at the weekend and the atmosphere was anything but friendly. The beer was drinkable ( just ) and I was made to feel guilty for pointing out that I had been charged for 2 pints instead of one and a half. I was enventually refunded by the surly barman without an apology or kiss my arse. With just a bit of effort this place could be a good little pub in the otherwise barren wastes of Walworth. Shame.
22 Jun 2004 13:19
A superb pub in every department. Good hearty reasonably priced food. Excellent beer by Harvey's.The Armada was particulary fine. Friendly locals. No music or distractions needed. A landlord who is genuinely interested in his customers, his beer and pubs in general. This was our first visit, and he could not have made us feel more welcome if we had been regulars, even finding the time to sit with us and have a chat. He even GAVE me a book on pub interiors. Great barmaid as well!....The place has an almost magnetic quality.....What started off as short visit turned into a seven pint session......Although I live 120 miles away I shall visit The Oak at every available oppertunity.........10/10.
One minor quibble?......Please open at weekends Frank !
4 Jun 2004 13:12
Doggetts Coat and Badge, Southwark
Absolute shit-hole. Staff were ok, beer was shite. Dirty tables, disgusting toilets. If your idea of fun is standing in other peoples piss as you go to the loo, this is the pub for you.
3 Jun 2004 13:37
Where else can you hear drunken people singing at 12.30 in the afternoon but in a Wetherspoons pub?...Seems to be frequented by people on day release from care homes. Having said that, at just �1.29 for a decent pint of Spitfire, I may as well join them.
10 May 2004 13:03
When is this place open?..On my last 2 visits to London its been closed.On a Friday and a Sunday!
23 Apr 2004 12:53
The Old Thameside Inn, London Bridge
Bad points. Crap service.Rude staff.Full of drunken loud Americans.Shite beer......Good points. Nice views from the terrace.But then again Christ had good views of Jerusalem as he was Crucified.
23 Apr 2004 12:50
What a little gem of a pub!...Attractive old building with a saloon and public bar.No pretentions,just friendly atmosphere,good service and superb pint of Youngs Special.How a pub should be.
21 Apr 2004 13:17
My first port of call on a Borough pub crawl!........Pool hall come fast food joint masquarading as a pub. On my visit barman was taking food orders while another man ( landlord? ) stood behind the bar with arms folded looking on with disdain. Perhaps it was beneath him to serve punters. Below average IPA. Bad start to crawl! 2/10
15 Apr 2004 14:02
The Clachan, Soho
It really is quite ironic that the members who really give a shit about this site , either get their posts deleted or membership revoked whilst the garbage that appears on here on a daily basis largely remains on view. Good move guys.
27 May 2017 14:29