The Marlborough Arms, Tottenham Court Road

Been here a few times and can't understand all the negitive remarks?!
After the pubs refurb. (a lick of paint and some new carpet) they got rid of the awlful jukebox and have a new menu.
The good old 2 meal deal is still there with a few improved options and still good value at �7.99.
The drinks prices are considerably cheap for its central location and as a beer drinker I have had no problem its upkeep, the Kronenburg always tastes good after a long day at work!
The students are still there as well as a good mix of locals and suits.
The pub is a good size with plenty of outdoor seating that you will need to get to early on a Thursday or Friday as the place gets packed.
The staff are your usual mix of Aussies and Kiwis and I have found them to be quite friendly, with a ready smile, on busy nights they put their head down and serve as fast as possible, and who expects anything special when there are 3 barstaff, 2 tills, a jam packed pub and 50 poeple waiting to be served?? I (an ex-hospitality worker praise their efforts in such cicumstances.
In response to some previous remarks, if the place is so bad why is it so busy late week (lines 4 deep at the bar)when there are so many "more appealing options" close by eg The Jeremy Bentham.
If you don't like it go somewhere else, you won't be missed, the pub is busy enough anyway!

31 Aug 2005 12:01