Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 20 and Version 4 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]]. Was in the 2007 Good Beer Guide but not the 2008 one. |
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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. 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". According to a sign seen in August 2014, bar snacks are available 1pm-4pm, with sandwiches and wraps made to order. 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.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub94.php Fancyapint review] * [http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/pubsandbars/birkbeck-tavern-review-272682.html ViewLondon review] |
* [http://fancyapint.com/pubs/pub94.html Fancy A Pint 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">Opening hours taken from the 2007 Good Beer Guide.</div> |
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latitude='51.556506' locale='E11,Leyton' longitude='-0.000089' major_change='0' map_link='http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=538740&y=186075' node_image='https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2907/14813971331_6faa766704_m_d.jpg' node_image_copyright='Kake' node_image_licence='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/' node_image_url='https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/14813971331/' |
latitude='51.555598' locale='E11,Leyton,Leytonstone' longitude='0.002268' major_change='1' map_link='http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=538794&y=186032' |
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os_x='538740' os_y='186075' phone='020 8539 2584' |
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| summary='Pub in Leyton.' summary='Locals' pub in Leyton.' | summary='Pub in Leyton.' summary='Locals' pub in Leyton.' |
Pub in Leyton. Was in the 2007 Good Beer Guide but not the 2008 one.
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Opening hours taken from the 2007 Good Beer Guide.
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