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| An old-fashioned pub tucked away between an industrial estate and housing estate in [[Locale Bermondsey|Bermondsey]]. |
The Victoria is an old-fashioned pub tucked away between an industrial estate and housing estate in Bermondsey. Inside, the pub resembles a 1960s pub museum; it's been well maintained but unmodernised for many years. One wall bears a blue plaque declaring it the 1972 Evening Standard pub of the year. |
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Inside, the pub resembles a 1960s pub museum: it's been well-maintained but unmodernised for many years. One wall bears a blue plaque declaring it the 1972 Evening Standard pub of the year. |
Laura visited on a Saturday afternoon when the pub was very quiet, and had a long chat with the landlord, Pat. Pat told us that the pub is often used for filming due to its authentic appearance, and is heavily featured in the 2009 "reimagining" of the classic London series "Minder". Pat invited us to a Minder party that Wednesday, to watch the show and have a beer (he was hoping one or two of the stars might show up!). |
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[[Laura]] visited on a Saturday afternoon in January 2009 when the pub was very quiet, and had a long chat with the landlord, Pat. Pat told us that the pub is often used for filming due to its authentic appearance, and is heavily featured in the 2009 "reimagining" of the classic London series <i>Minder</i>. (Pat even invited us to a Minder party that Wednesday, to watch the show and have a beer; he was hoping one or two of the stars might show up!). |
The pub serves food Monday - Fridays, and weekend lunchtimes. It also has a late licence until 2am on Fridays & Saturdays, and there is often a DJ. |
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The pub serves food at lunchtimes Monday to Friday. It also has a late licence until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and there is often a DJ (there's a separate DJ booth in the back corner near the toilets). |
There is selection of cask ales available, but only London Pride on the day we visited. Pat told us that the previous night (a Friday late licence) had been particularly busy and that all the other ales had run out! There is also the usual selection of lagers - Stella, Carlsberg etc. There is a very large selection of spirits behind the bar, especially whiskies. |
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There is selection of cask ales available, with four handpulls, but only London Pride on the day we visited. Pat told us that the previous night (a Friday late licence) had been particularly busy and that all the other ales had run out. There is also the usual selection of lagers - Stella, Carlsberg, etc. There is a very large selection of spirits behind the bar, especially whiskies. |
Laura was impressed by the ladies loos, not least because there were fresh flowers! There is also a big screen showing sports. |
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Laura was impressed by the ladies' loos, not least because there were fresh flowers! |
Overall this is a lovely unreconstructed pub, with a very friendly landlord and a strong regular clientele. It has the feel of a "proper" old East-end boozer. Worth a visit if you're in the area. |
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There's a big screen showing sports, and another smaller TV on the other side of the bar, though the sound was turned down on our visit. |
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Overall this is a lovely unreconstructed pub, with a very friendly landlord and a strong regular clientele. It has the feel of a "proper" old boozer. Worth a visit if you're in the area. See also: * [http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtml/21175/ Beer In The Evening comments] |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Laura]] and [[Ewan]], 31 January 2009. Food times taken from sign in bar, January 2009.<div> address='68-70 Pages Walk' category='Architecturally Interesting Pubs,Food Served Lunchtimes,Pubs,Real Ale' edit_type='Normal edit' |
* [http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/21/21175/Victoria/Bermondsey BITE comments] address='68-70 Pages Walk, Bermondsey' category='Architecturally Interesting Pubs,Pub Food,Pubs' edit_type='Minor tidying' |
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The Victoria is an old-fashioned pub tucked away between an industrial estate and housing estate in Bermondsey. Inside, the pub resembles a 1960s pub museum; it's been well maintained but unmodernised for many years. One wall bears a blue plaque declaring it the 1972 Evening Standard pub of the year.
Laura visited on a Saturday afternoon when the pub was very quiet, and had a long chat with the landlord, Pat. Pat told us that the pub is often used for filming due to its authentic appearance, and is heavily featured in the 2009 "reimagining" of the classic London series "Minder". Pat invited us to a Minder party that Wednesday, to watch the show and have a beer (he was hoping one or two of the stars might show up!).
The pub serves food Monday - Fridays, and weekend lunchtimes. It also has a late licence until 2am on Fridays & Saturdays, and there is often a DJ.
There is selection of cask ales available, but only London Pride on the day we visited. Pat told us that the previous night (a Friday late licence) had been particularly busy and that all the other ales had run out! There is also the usual selection of lagers - Stella, Carlsberg etc. There is a very large selection of spirits behind the bar, especially whiskies.
Laura was impressed by the ladies loos, not least because there were fresh flowers! There is also a big screen showing sports.
Overall this is a lovely unreconstructed pub, with a very friendly landlord and a strong regular clientele. It has the feel of a "proper" old East-end boozer. Worth a visit if you're in the area.
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