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There's certainly no shortage of pubs for the after-work drinker to head to in this area of Fitzrovia. It just so happens that one of them is also called The Fitzrovia, though it mustn't be confused with the historic Fitzroy Tavern (a Sam Smith's pub not very far away, down Charlotte Street), which is the pub that actually gave the area its name (and, fading with the passing years, its reputation).

The Fitzrovia is a fairly standard pub situated in a single room with a bar at the back. On our visit there were empty tables available at 6pm, so it didn't get too crowded (though it was busy).

There are a range of ales on tap, including a well-kept Deuchars IPA, Pride and others (only two were on when we visited, though). The bar staff were friendly and any slowness was only due to a new member of staff who had clearly started that day, though there was minimal attention to table service (our food plates and empties remained there for the duration of the visit).

The food itself is a standard menu which I've seen elsewhere (includes burgers, steaks, "posh" egg and chips, etc.), and I couldn't complain overly about the quality. The mushroom burger was tasty and had a decent quantity of chips; providing mayonnaise and condiments was quick and done without fuss.

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Last visited by Ewan and others, 8 January 2008.

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