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Inside are a few small tables around the edge of the room, the largest probably holding around 6 people. There are also some tables outside for smokers. There's a (gas-fuelled) fire for warmth in the winter months, as well as a good juke box. Lighting is generally dim, with bright spotlights here and there. |
Inside are a few small tables around the edge of the room, the largest probably holding at 6-8 people. There are also some tables outside for smokers but not covered. There's a (gas-fuelled) fire for warmth in the winter months, as well as a good juke box. |
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There are four handpulls for ales, with a strong emphasis on Brodie's ales (brewed at [[King William IV And The Sweet William, E10 6AE|The King William IV]] in [[Locale Leyton|Leyton]]). On a January 2010 visit, the ales were Everard's Tiger and Brodie's Doppel Dunkel Weizen Heizen and Christmas Tinkle, all well-kept. In October 2013, the ales were Morland Original, Ruddles County, and Brodies Kiwi. They also have the usual range of cooking lagers and basic bar snacks. A pint of lime and soda was 80p in October 2013. |
There are four handpulls for ales, with a strong emphasis on Brodie's ales (brewed at [[King William IV And The Sweet William, E10 6AE|The King William IV]] in [[Locale Leyton|Leyton]]). On a January 2010 visit, the ales were Everard's Tiger, Deuchars IPA (off), and Brodie's Doppel Dunkel Weizen Heizen and Christmas Tinkle, all well-kept. They also have the range of cooking lagers and basic bar snacks. |
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On both our visits so far (a Thursday evening and a Friday evening), the bar billiards table was covered, and is presumably only available at off-peak times. UPDATE: in 2016 (maybe earlier), the bar billiards table disappeared. |
On [[Ewan]]'s Friday evening visit, the bar billiards table was covered, and is presumably only available at off-peak times. |
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Child-friendliness: A commenter on this page (Dominic F, July 2013) tells us that according to a member of staff he spoke to, the pub has a "no children" policy. Accessibility: A step to get in. |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], October 2013. Opening hours taken from sign in window, October 2013.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]] and friends, 8 January 2010.</div> Comment added by Dominic F: My wife, 3 week old baby daughter and I went to their festival today. Barman saw us come in and settle at an empty table. I went to the bar to order some drinks and barbecue food. My wife took a scarf out of her bag so she could breastfeed our daughter discreetly in the corner. At that point the barman told her indiscreetly from across the room 'Do you think that's appropriate?'. He then told me that they have a no children policy and told us to leave. My wife, 3 week old baby daughter and I went to their festival today. Barman saw us come in and settle at an empty table. I went to the bar to order some drinks and barbecue food. My wife took a scarf out of her bag so she could breastfeed our daughter discreetly in the corner. At that point the barman told her indiscreetly from across the room 'Do you think that's appropriate?'. He then told me that they have a no children policy and told us to leave. I really hope that this old pub can ditch its old fashioned attitude towards women. Something to bear in mind if you're planning a visit. |
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summary='A tiny but hospitable pub near King's Cross.' summary='A tiny but hospitable pub near King's Cross.' website='' |
A fine little pub just off Pentonville Road near King's Cross Station.
The emphasis should really be put on the small, as this is a simple one-room pub with a bar facing the front doors. At off-peak times, it is a lovely, quiet place for a drink off the beaten track, but after work and especially on a Friday (as on Ewan's January 2010 visit) the place gets completely rammed, though when the weather's nice there's plenty of spillage out on to the street outside.
Inside are a few small tables around the edge of the room, the largest probably holding at 6-8 people. There are also some tables outside for smokers but not covered. There's a (gas-fuelled) fire for warmth in the winter months, as well as a good juke box.
There are four handpulls for ales, with a strong emphasis on Brodie's ales (brewed at The King William IV in Leyton). On a January 2010 visit, the ales were Everard's Tiger, Deuchars IPA (off), and Brodie's Doppel Dunkel Weizen Heizen and Christmas Tinkle, all well-kept. They also have the range of cooking lagers and basic bar snacks.
On Ewan's Friday evening visit, the bar billiards table was covered, and is presumably only available at off-peak times.
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Comment added by Dominic F: My wife, 3 week old baby daughter and I went to their festival today. Barman saw us come in and settle at an empty table. I went to the bar to order some drinks and barbecue food. My wife took a scarf out of her bag so she could breastfeed our daughter discreetly in the corner. At that point the barman told her indiscreetly from across the room 'Do you think that's appropriate?'. He then told me that they have a no children policy and told us to leave.
My wife, 3 week old baby daughter and I went to their festival today. Barman saw us come in and settle at an empty table. I went to the bar to order some drinks and barbecue food. My wife took a scarf out of her bag so she could breastfeed our daughter discreetly in the corner. At that point the barman told her indiscreetly from across the room 'Do you think that's appropriate?'. He then told me that they have a no children policy and told us to leave. I really hope that this old pub can ditch its old fashioned attitude towards women. Something to bear in mind if you're planning a visit.
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