Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 9 and Version 4 of Whitesmiths Arms, SE1 3YD
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| <b>Note:</b> The Whitesmiths Arms closed for a refurb and change of management in mid-2011, and [http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/158464/page=3 again in the latter half of 2012]. We haven't visited since these changes of management, so our comments below may be out of date. In addition, the Feb/Mar 2013 issue of London Drinker magazine states that it has closed again and the freehold is for sale, and [http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/158464/page=3 a comment on the LondonSE1 site] suggests that it has been sold to a developer who plans to convert it to residential. |
A locals' pub in [[Locale Borough|Borough]], located just behind Guy's Hospital. |
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A locals' pub in [[Locale Borough|Borough]], located just behind Guy's Hospital. |
<b>Note:</b> The Whitesmiths Arms closed for a refurb and change of management in mid-2011. According to a comment on the Fancyapint review (linked below), it's now open again. We haven't visited since the change of management, so our comments below may be out of date. |
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Inside, this is a fairly spacious two room pub, with plenty of long tables for seating. It's old-fashioned but in a good way, service is friendly, and even on [[Ewan]]'s Friday evening visit in January 2010, there was still plenty of space for seating. Our large group spent a far more pleasurable evening in here than at the nearby Miller of Mansfield, which attracts a far younger and rowdier demographic. |
Inside, this is a fairly spacious two room pub, with plenty of long tables for seating. It's old-fashioned but in a good way, service is friendly, and even on [[Ewan]]'s Friday evening visit, there was still plenty of space for seating. Our large group spent a far more pleasurable evening in here than at the nearby Miller of Mansfield, which attracts a far younger and rowdier demographic. |
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A locals' pub in Borough, located just behind Guy's Hospital.
Note: The Whitesmiths Arms closed for a refurb and change of management in mid-2011. According to a comment on the Fancyapint review (linked below), it's now open again. We haven't visited since the change of management, so our comments below may be out of date.
Inside, this is a fairly spacious two room pub, with plenty of long tables for seating. It's old-fashioned but in a good way, service is friendly, and even on Ewan's Friday evening visit, there was still plenty of space for seating. Our large group spent a far more pleasurable evening in here than at the nearby Miller of Mansfield, which attracts a far younger and rowdier demographic.
There are three handpulls for ale, serving the usual Courage Best, as well as plenty of regular cooking lagers on draught. There's also a basic pub food menu.
Seating is available around the back in a beer garden, with some cover, for smokers.
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