BITE user comments - silentbob9484
Comments by silentbob9484
This pub seems to me to be an enigma. The building is amazing, very atmospheric, the beer was good on my visit last night, Landlord was in good (but not amazing condition), the food which I am yet to sample look good on the plate and on the menu. I will go back and sample the meat platter at some points.
The letdowns with this pub were the staff, very slow and rude on the whole, though not all. And the atmosphere was very loud and city boy blah.
19 Dec 2008 14:11
The Ship and Shovell, Charing Cross
Will always hold a place in my heart as it is where I watched England win the Ashes in 2005. A gem in that it has Hall and Woodhouse beers. On the downside it is pricey.
1 Sep 2008 10:24
Boadicea, Charing Cross Station
Awful, awful, awful like 95% of pubs in station in the UK
1 Sep 2008 10:21
I went in here for the first time in ages a couple of weeks ago. I'd forgotten what a cracking place it was, and it is a revelation considering it awful location (as far as being full with tourists that is, my pet hate in London pubs)
1 Sep 2008 10:00
Sam Smith's pub in London. Does exactly what it says on the tin. Well kept Old Brewery and a good quiz machine, who needs anything more.
27 Aug 2008 09:18
Walkers of Whitehall, Whitehall
As I "useless" civil servant, I'm still inclined to agree. Have only been once and it was a very expensive pint squashed into to a downstairs bar full of fellow civil servants
23 Jan 2008 11:59
The Lord Moon Of The Mall, Whitehall
It's a Wetherspoons, what you see is what you get.
23 Jan 2008 11:54
Vast Charmless tourist pub, the worst thing about working on Whitehall is all the tourist clogging up what could be decent pubs.
23 Jan 2008 11:53
Handy for Camden, has Deuchers IPA, ok to watch football in, that's about it.
17 Dec 2007 09:01
Went into this pub on Saturday as part of a weekend away. Having no knowledge of how the pub previously looked I was quiet pleased with what I saw. We sat on a large table towards the back, underneath a unobtrusive TV screen with Soccer Saturday on, which was a bonus.
They has a Harvey's on pump which was well kept and delicious as always. The real star in my opinion though was the food, we were accompanied by two vegetarians who were impressed by both the food and the variety of choice. My wife say her burger was delicious and I opted for the special of chicken and bacon pie. I must say it was one of the most delicious pies I have had in a long time and was reasonably priced too. Thumbs up from me.
17 Dec 2007 08:59
First visit last week for an away fixture in our quiz league. Nice pub, great decor, really nice job done on the decor. Understand the point about the bar staff, they weren't friendly or unfriendly, just a little uninterested.
A minor point though when the Adnam's was in such great condition and a reasonable price (for London)
19 Nov 2007 14:30
I do hope this pub isn't sold off. In my early days at uni (2001-2004) it was the best pub in Lancaster by a country mile. It served it's own beer (Witches water - lager and Witches brew - bitter) for �1 and �1.10 respectively. It then had a refit and the prices went up and their own brewed beer stopped but it remained a great pub. To turn it into a trendy bar would be a shame.
30 Oct 2007 10:35
Re:steve2905
I couldn't comment on the gammon as I had the mixed grill but my girlfriend said it was the nicest she had ever had. I'm afraid I only like gammon in small quantities, the mixed grill, however, was superb.
I beleive the girlfriend previous experience of gammon in a pub was from Wetherspoons and having worked in a Wetherspoons kitchen for 2 years, I can vouch for her having probably only had bad gammon.
I think it's a shame you won't visit again, I certainly will.
16 Oct 2007 12:55
A very nice pub which was used on a local pub crawl for one fairly swift drink but was the kind of place I would like to return to for a longer visit.
24 Sep 2007 12:05
I was told good things about this place but when I visited I was very disappointed. Poor ber choice and a few hostile locals.
24 Sep 2007 12:04
Nice pub with good beer, but when myself and my friend visited the music was so loud we had to leave. It was impossible to talk. Not what I expect for a back street boozer
24 Sep 2007 12:03
I like this pub. I was very suprised to find Greene King IPA for �2.60
24 Sep 2007 12:01
Great pub. Not sure how I had managed to not go here before.
Went for a couple of pints on a friends birthday, Timothy Taylor Landlord available. Perfectly kept and at a very reasonable price. Also had a salad for my tea, delicious but a little pricey.
24 Sep 2007 11:57
The Porterhouse, Covent Garden
Always full of people, mostly tourists. Expensive as it is in Covent Garden but the sheer choice of beer redeems it
24 Sep 2007 11:53
Seemingly the only pub in Soho to show football. Returned to this pub after a few months to watch the football as the pub we planned to watch it in had the rugby on.
Beer is average and expensive but this is Soho but I will return here simply for the football.
24 Sep 2007 11:52
Most pubs in the city and surrounding areas are shut on Saturdays
24 Sep 2007 11:44
Was the best pub in Lancaster when I was at uni 2001-2004 and I would guess it still is.
15 Aug 2007 14:52
Popped in here for lunch on a visit to Whitby whilst visiting family in Scarborough last Thursday (9th August). Never been in before but I am a regular visitor to Sam Smith's pubs in London.
Myself and my fiancee had lunch which we both declared were the tastiest well cooked Mixed Grill and Gammon Steak we had ever tried. Very many compliments to the chef.
It was washed down with two pints of perfectly kept and pulled pints of Old Brewery. The staff were very polite and all in all it was a excellent visit. I would recommend the pub to anyone in the area and I will definitely visit again. The pub is a credit to the Sam Smith's brewery
15 Aug 2007 13:54
Popped in here on a friends birthday night a couple of weeks back. Had two cracking pints of ale. Great atmosphere.
15 Aug 2007 13:49
I go to a club here once a month and I like the place.
One complaint would be the bar staff, they have no idea when it comes to knowing which customers is next (a crucial trait all bar staff need). On many occassion I have waited and seen people served who have just got to the bar. And no I don't stand there like a numpty, I do everything in my power to get myself noticed over the din of the music but the staff are just clueless.
15 Aug 2007 13:43
Great pub for me, over the road from work and has Greene King IPA. Have had many a lunchtime pint in here.
2 Feb 2007 10:55
Was here on Tues for my quiz league game. Was pleased to see Landlord available as I seem to find it short supply in London.
Good atmosphere and well kept beer, only shame is that it was the last time our quiz team would be visiting.
2 Feb 2007 10:52
Possibly my favourite pub in the world.
Went to uni in Lancaster, spent many hapy evenings in this pub.
I will be sure to visit again next time I am in town.
10 Oct 2006 16:04
I like this pub, despite the obvious reason not to like it. The clientele is shady at best, downright awful at worst (except for my lot), the decor is tired, the quiz machine always robs us (it often gives out one coin too few in winnings), the bar staff are mostly useless, yet every time I go back to Scarborough I spend at least part of every evening here. It's been my local in Scarborough for many years and it always will be..
10 Oct 2006 16:02
Nice pub, clientele can be slightly intimidating at times. good beer garden and great ales.
2 Nov 2005 16:36
Used to frequent this pub a lot when Carol and Albert ran it, great quiz on a Sunday and the beer was quite passable.
2 Nov 2005 16:34
Absolutely my favourite pub in Scarborough, the beer is always great, food is wonderful and the atmosphere almost too friendly
2 Nov 2005 16:33
Has gone downhill, since my friends parents sold it 10 years ago, but still a nice enough place.
2 Nov 2005 16:32
The Aberdeen Hotel, Scarborough
Average, Crap beer, not much atmosphere unles Danny Wilde is on (not a good thing) Good for watching football in though!
2 Nov 2005 16:30
Had a great pint of Timothy Taylor Landlord here last night. It is near to my work so is often frequented for a after work drink.
2 Nov 2005 16:23
This is the pub where my quiz team plays its home fixtures. It's a great little pub with Young's always in great condition. A very friendly place
2 Nov 2005 16:21
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The White Horse, Brighton
Great roast dinners at a great price. That is all.
24 Jun 2009 17:13