Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 18 and Version 17 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. |
<b>Note:</b> As of July 2012, the freehold and contents of the Birkbeck Tavern are advertised as being for sale; see [http://www.webcitation.org/69H8hOMMM archived PDF]. We aren't sure whether the pub is staying open during all this. |
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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. |
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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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. |
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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[[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. |
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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.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 [[Kake]] and [[bob]], May 2011. Opening hours taken from the 2007 Good Beer Guide.</div> |
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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.
Note: As of July 2012, the freehold and contents of the Birkbeck Tavern are advertised as being for sale; see archived PDF. We aren't sure whether the pub is staying open during all this.
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).
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?
Flash's verdict: Generally accepted by the locals to be the best pub in Leyton and this is evidenced by CAMRA awards.
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