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| Pub just behind [[Locale Marylebone|Marylebone]] High Street, not to be confused with other pubs [[Gunmakers, EC1R 5ET|of the same name]] elsewhere in London. |
A traditional-style English pub just behind [[Locale Marylebone|Marylebone]] High Street, not to be confused with other pubs [[Gunmakers, EC1R 5ET|of the same name]] elsewhere in London. |
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<b>Note:</b> According to the Feb/Mar 2018 <i>London Drinker</i>, the Gunmakers closed temporarily in Autumn 2017 for a "lengthy refurbishment". It [https://www.thecaterer.com/news/xavier-rousset-mark-jarvis-gunmakers-pub-marylebone reopened under new management] in October 2019. We haven't visited since the reopening, so some or all of the details below may be out of date. |
Having once been a Scottish-themed pub (the William Wallace), the English-ness has perhaps been laid on a little too thickly at times, with portraits of Winston Churchill visible seemingly everywhere you look. Additionally, a large display case with ammunition casings complements the pub's new name. |
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Having once been a Scottish-themed pub (the William Wallace), the Englishness has perhaps been laid on a little too thickly at times, with portraits of Winston Churchill visible seemingly everywhere you look (and on the pub's hanging sign outside). Additionally, a large display case with ammunition casings complements the pub's new name. |
However, on the whole the decor is nicely restrained, with plenty of tables around the pub's single room and wood panelling up most of the walls, which is not too dark in colour so leaves the room still feeling open and airy. There's a little alcove near the back, where doors to the toilets can be found, with a couple more tables, and there are four more picnic-style tables out the front of this quiet back-street. |
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However, on the whole the decor is nicely restrained, with plenty of tables around the pub's single room and wood panelling up most of the walls, which is not too dark in colour so leaves the room still feeling open and airy <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/3611297219/ photo]</small>. Additional nice touches include the mints in the bathroom (which also features a Dyson Airblade, for those who like such luxuries). There's a little alcove near the back, where doors to the toilets can be found, with a couple more tables, and there are four more picnic-style tables out the front of this quiet back-street. |
Four handpulls for ale at the bar, but offering nothing particularly exciting: Greene King IPA and Old Speckled Hen, Spitfire, and Bombardier (£1.50/half). Ale is perfectly well-kept though, and draught taps dispense other familiar lagers including Staropramen and Hoegaarden. |
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On a sunny Tuesday lunchtime visit in June 2009 by [[Ewan]], there were plenty of tables available inside for seating, as most of the people had decamped to the outdoor tables. It would almost certainly get crowded after work, though. |
Food is served noon-9pm Monday to Saturday, and noon-4pm Sunday (with Sunday roasts available). Highlights of the menu are chalked up on one wall, but don't appear to change, and not all dishes are always available (as it was quite hot weather, there was no soup). The menu makes much play of sourcing meat from Ginger Pig, and cheese from [[La Fromagerie, W1U 4EW|La Fromagerie]], both shops being only a few steps away, which suggests that menu items featuring meat and cheese may be the best choices. [[Ewan]]'s house salad was nothing particularly special for the price (£5), comprising a pile of fresh green leaves and rocket with chunks of tomato and cucumber and some red onion, along with a wedge of lemon, though condiments including a bottle of olive oil were provided on the side. |
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Four handpulls for ale at the bar, but offering nothing particularly exciting: Greene King IPA and Old Speckled Hen, Spitfire, and Bombardier (£1.50/half). Ale was perfectly well-kept though, and draught taps dispense other familiar lagers including Staropramen and Hoegaarden. Highlights of the menu are chalked up on one wall, but don't appear to change, and not all dishes are always available (as it was quite hot weather, there was no soup). The menu makes much play of sourcing meat from Ginger Pig, and cheese from [[La Fromagerie, W1U 4EW|La Fromagerie]], both shops being only a few steps away, which suggests that menu items featuring meat and cheese may be the best choices. [[Ewan]]'s house salad was nothing particularly special for the price (£5) <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/3600412164/ photo]</small>, comprising a pile of fresh green leaves and rocket with chunks of tomato and cucumber and some red onion, along with a wedge of lemon, though condiments including a bottle of olive oil were provided on the side. Accessibility: The pub is all on one level, with no steps. |
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* Photos of the menu as of June 2009: [https://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/3599586195/ 1], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/3599584687/ 2] * [https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/22197/ Pubs Galore comments] |
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* [http://www.fancyapint.com/pub/1424 Fancyapint review] * [https://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/gunmakers-london Yelp comments] * [https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/16557/ WhatPub entry] |
* [http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub1424.html Fancyapint review] * [http://www.qype.co.uk/place/169005-gunmakers-arms-London Qype comments] |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited very briefly by [[elvum]], June 2013, who had confused it with another pub [[Gunmakers, EC1R 5ET|of the same name]] elsewhere in London.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]], 2 June 2009. Food times taken from menu in pub, June 2009.</div> |
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category='Good Beer Guide 2016,Good Beer Guide 2017,Needs New Photo,Pub Food,Pubs,Real Ale,Smoking Area,Step-Free Access' |
category='Food Served Evenings,Food Served Lunchtimes,Pubs,Real Ale,Smoking Area' |
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| summary='A traditional-style pub behind Marylebone High St.' summary='Pub behind Marylebone High Street.' | summary='A traditional-style pub behind Marylebone High St.' summary='Pub behind Marylebone High Street.' |
A traditional-style English pub just behind Marylebone High Street, not to be confused with other pubs of the same name elsewhere in London.
Having once been a Scottish-themed pub (the William Wallace), the English-ness has perhaps been laid on a little too thickly at times, with portraits of Winston Churchill visible seemingly everywhere you look. Additionally, a large display case with ammunition casings complements the pub's new name.
However, on the whole the decor is nicely restrained, with plenty of tables around the pub's single room and wood panelling up most of the walls, which is not too dark in colour so leaves the room still feeling open and airy. There's a little alcove near the back, where doors to the toilets can be found, with a couple more tables, and there are four more picnic-style tables out the front of this quiet back-street.
Four handpulls for ale at the bar, but offering nothing particularly exciting: Greene King IPA and Old Speckled Hen, Spitfire, and Bombardier (£1.50/half). Ale is perfectly well-kept though, and draught taps dispense other familiar lagers including Staropramen and Hoegaarden.
Food is served noon-9pm Monday to Saturday, and noon-4pm Sunday (with Sunday roasts available). Highlights of the menu are chalked up on one wall, but don't appear to change, and not all dishes are always available (as it was quite hot weather, there was no soup). The menu makes much play of sourcing meat from Ginger Pig, and cheese from La Fromagerie, both shops being only a few steps away, which suggests that menu items featuring meat and cheese may be the best choices. Ewan's house salad was nothing particularly special for the price (£5), comprising a pile of fresh green leaves and rocket with chunks of tomato and cucumber and some red onion, along with a wedge of lemon, though condiments including a bottle of olive oil were provided on the side.
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