Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 20 and Version 11 of Birkbeck Tavern, E11 4HL
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| Pub in [[Locale Leyton|Leyton]], next to St Patrick's Cemetery and fairly near [[Leyton Station]]. |
Pub in [[Locale Leyton|Leyton]] next to St Patrick's Cemetery. |
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It has two separate bars, each with their own entrance. The public bar has a pool table, and the lounge bar has a dartboard (with Courage Best branding). There's also a pleasant back garden and upstairs function room which is often used by the Masons. |
Comprises two separate bars (one with pool table, the main one larger and likely to show horse racing on TV or host darts matches) along with a pleasant back garden and upstairs function room which is often used by the Masons. |
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Decor in the lounge bar is traditional, with a patterned carpet, high ceiling, tankards hanging from the ceiling beams, and horse brasses mounted in a line up the staircase. The fireplace boasts even more horse brasses, as well as some nice old flowery tiles and a cat sculpture lying asleep in front. Seating is upholstered banquettes, low bar stools, and upright chairs. |
Real ale is served, including an own-branded "Rita's Special". No food, although bar snacks are available (this sometimes extends to filled rolls, but they are nothing special). |
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Real ale is served, including an own-branded "Rita's Special". According to a sign seen in August 2014, bar snacks are available 1pm-4pm, with sandwiches and wraps made to order. |
Was in the 2007 Good Beer Guide but not the 2008 one. Generally accepted by the locals to be the best pub in Leyton and this is evidenced by CAMRA awards. |
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On [[Kake]] and [[bob]]'s visit on a Wednesday late evening in May 2011, the interior was notably brightly lit. Service was friendly and informative. Music was playing occasionally — perhaps a jukebox? [[Kake]] visited again on a Friday afternoon in August 2011. There was again occasional music. Three of the seven handpumps were on, including "Rita's Special". A half of lime and soda was 40p. In contrast to my previous visit, service was perfunctory, with no acknowledgement when I walked up to the bar and no eye contact throughout our interaction. There were quite a few people in just before 3pm, but plenty of free seats. According to signs seen in August 2014, the pub is dog friendly <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/14630537717/ photo]</small>, and children are welcome until 7pm <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/14836900123/ photo]</small>. [[Flash]]'s verdict: Generally accepted by the locals to be the best pub in Leyton and this is evidenced by CAMRA awards. Accessibility: Fairly large steps at both entrances. No further steps to the ladies' (accessed via the lounge bar), but the cubicles are very small. Gents' not checked. |
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* [http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/pubsandbars/birkbeck-tavern-review-272682.html ViewLondon review] |
* [http://www.timeout.com/london/bars/reviews/11219.html Time Out review] |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], August 2014. Opening hours taken from the 2007 Good Beer Guide.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]], [[Kat]] and Rick, 14 May 2010. Opening hours taken from the 2007 Good Beer Guide.</div> |
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category='Child Friendly,Darts,Dog Friendly,Good Beer Guide 2007,Good Beer Guide 2011,Good Beer Guide 2012,Good Beer Guide 2013,Pool Table,Pubs,Real Ale' |
category='Good Beer Guide,Good Beer Guide 2007,Good Beer Guide 2011,Pubs,Real Ale' |
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| summary='Good locals' pub in Leyton.' summary='Locals' pub in Leyton.' | summary='Good locals' pub in Leyton.' summary='Locals' pub in Leyton.' |
Pub in Leyton next to St Patrick's Cemetery.
Comprises two separate bars (one with pool table, the main one larger and likely to show horse racing on TV or host darts matches) along with a pleasant back garden and upstairs function room which is often used by the Masons.
Real ale is served, including an own-branded "Rita's Special". No food, although bar snacks are available (this sometimes extends to filled rolls, but they are nothing special).
Was in the 2007 Good Beer Guide but not the 2008 one. Generally accepted by the locals to be the best pub in Leyton and this is evidenced by CAMRA awards.
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