Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 11 and Version 6 of Exmouth Arms, NW1 2HR
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| Backstreet pub not far from [[Euston Station]]. (It was taken over by new management in early 2015; see <a href="http://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi?id=Exmouth_Arms%2C_NW1_2HR&version=5">old version of this page</a> for a description of what it was like before that.) |
A reasonable local pub not far from [[Euston Station]], with plentiful hanging baskets adding colour during the summer. |
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Inside, there's exposed brickwork here and there, some nice black and white tiling on the floor by the bar, and exposed floorboards elsewhere. Seating is a mix of tall benches, half-height booths by the window, and row of small tables flanking the bar. It's quite small, but there's more seating outside at picnic benches around the front and side of the pub. An open kitchen is squeezed into a corner next to the bar. |
Note: According to the Oct/Nov 2015 <i>London Drinker</i> magazine, the Exmouth Arms was taken over by new management in early 2015. We haven't visited since, so some of the below may be out of date. |
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[[Kake]] visited on a Friday lunchtime in November 2015. There were a fair few people in when I arrived around 1:30pm, but still free tables inside (there were quite a few sitting outside, too, despite the rather grey weather). It emptied out substantially by 2pm. Music was playing, at a level where I found it hard to hear what the bartender was saying to me. |
It's certainly not the flashiest pub in the area, but that makes it all the more welcoming when other nearby pubs are packed (as on a recent Friday evening visit by [[Ewan]], when both the [[Doric Arch, NW1 2DN|Doric Arch]] and [[Bree Louise, NW1 2HH|Bree Louise]] were rammed). Traditional fittings predominate inside, with a carpeted floor, and comfy banquettes along both walls opposite the bar. There are tables available outside as well. |
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Four of the six handpumps were on, with relatively interesting choices. They also had a display of bottled and canned craft beer on the bar back, and a few Meantime beers on keg taps. A pint of lime and soda was a pleasingly cheap 65p. |
There are two handpulls for ale, with Courage Best (£2.70) available on a November 2009 visit and Spitfire off. The usual range of lagers is also available on draught. The bar staff are very friendly, though, and the environment is pleasant throughout the evening. |
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According to the Exmouth Arms website as of November 2015, food is served 9am-10pm every day. It primarily consists of burgers <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/22519517908/ photo of menu]</small>, but they also do bar snacks ("diner tapas") such as macaroni cheese and chicken wings <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/22519458947/ photo of menu]</small>. |
Food is served Monday to Saturday noon-6pm, from a simple pub menu <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4099005014/sizes/l/ photo of menu in November 2009]</small> which hasn't changed in years but covers all the usuals: breakfast, burgers, fish & chips, sausages (also available as a vegetarian option), pies, lasagne, all at around £5-6. [[Ewan]]'s sausages, chips & beans (£6) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4092315906/ photo]</small> were perfectly fine. However, the smell from the fat fryers in the open kitchen to the rear of the bar tends to permeate the room. |
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[[Kake]]'s veggie burger (£8 including chips or salad) <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/22316673323/ photo]</small> was weirdly billed on the menu as "Pleasured By Veg", though at least the bartender didn't insist on my using this name when ordering it. It arrived on a rather twee plate with an almost comically oversized knife and fork. |
There's an internet-enabled jukebox, so a good range of music can usually be heard playing (and quite loudly at that). |
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The burger itself was fine, and the prominent pieces of carrot helped add some texture. The bun was fine too, and stayed together throughout. The presentation was good; a slice of beetroot underneath the burger both added more texture and made sure that the salad leaves underneath didn't immediately wilt from the heat of the burger. There was cheese in there too, and they seemed to have used a matured cheese rather than the advertised mozzarella, as it had a rather more umami/aged flavour than I'd expect from a fresh cheese like mozzarella. The accompanying salad was made of interesting leaves, but could have done with a light dressing. |
There's a bookable upstairs function room available, which can cater for up to 100 people according to the website. |
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According to the Exmouth Arms website as of November 2015, there's a pub quiz every Tuesday. It also has a backpacker hostel upstairs; this may have replaced the function room that was previously available. Child-friendliness: They have at least two highchairs. Accessibility: A small step to get in at the left-hand entrance, no more than about an inch (step at the other entrance is higher). Limited freestanding normal-height seating. A step to the ladies' toilet (gents' not checked). |
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* [http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/22789/ Pubs Galore comments] |
* [http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub1305.php Fancyapint review] * [http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2009/12/the-ft-top-25-pubs-of-the-00%E2%80%99s-no-18-the-exmouth-arms-euston/ Freaky Trigger review] |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], November 2015. Opening hours taken from the Exmouth Arms website, November 2015.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]], [[Kat]] and others, 19 February 2010. Food times taken from website, November 2009.</div> |
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summary='Backstreet pub near Euston station.' website='http://www.exmoutharms.co.uk/' website='http://www.publove.co.uk/en/Main/Pubs/Exmouth-Arms-Euston.aspx' |
summary='Friendly locals' pub near Euston station.' website='http://www.exmoutharms.co.uk/' website='http://www.publove.co.uk/en/Main/Pubs/Exmouth-Arms-Euston.aspx' |
A reasonable local pub not far from Euston Station, with plentiful hanging baskets adding colour during the summer.
Note: According to the Oct/Nov 2015 London Drinker magazine, the Exmouth Arms was taken over by new management in early 2015. We haven't visited since, so some of the below may be out of date.
It's certainly not the flashiest pub in the area, but that makes it all the more welcoming when other nearby pubs are packed (as on a recent Friday evening visit by Ewan, when both the Doric Arch and Bree Louise were rammed). Traditional fittings predominate inside, with a carpeted floor, and comfy banquettes along both walls opposite the bar. There are tables available outside as well.
There are two handpulls for ale, with Courage Best (£2.70) available on a November 2009 visit and Spitfire off. The usual range of lagers is also available on draught. The bar staff are very friendly, though, and the environment is pleasant throughout the evening.
Food is served Monday to Saturday noon-6pm, from a simple pub menu photo of menu in November 2009 which hasn't changed in years but covers all the usuals: breakfast, burgers, fish & chips, sausages (also available as a vegetarian option), pies, lasagne, all at around £5-6. Ewan's sausages, chips & beans (£6) photo were perfectly fine. However, the smell from the fat fryers in the open kitchen to the rear of the bar tends to permeate the room.
There's an internet-enabled jukebox, so a good range of music can usually be heard playing (and quite loudly at that).
There's a bookable upstairs function room available, which can cater for up to 100 people according to the website.
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Last visited by Ewan, Kat and others, 19 February 2010. Food times taken from website, November 2009.
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