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Dogstar, Brixton, SW9
SW9
SW9 8LQ
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Reviews of Dogstar (Average Rating: 4 of 10) see review guidelines
Tris C left this review about Dogstar
Dating from 1866 and with the name ‘Atlantic’ picked out in red to the parapet a clear indication that this was once the Atlantic Hotel, this pub is situated at the junction of Atlantic Road and Coldharbour Lane, the sound of competing boom boxes and whiff of jazz cabbage leaving the intrepid casketeer in no doubt that this is Brixton Central; a couple of shady characters, faces covered, lurked in a neighbouring side street.
Antic-fied, aside from the obligatory gold topped capitals to structural columns, there’s nothing of heritage in here. The floor is modern boarded, walls a mix of deep purple Anaglypta or grey field panelled – each panel sporting a framed print – with a bottle green ceiling. Furniture comprises some velour banquettes, then some extremely utilitarian bench seating with trestle tables. To one side is a DJ pulpit and on high, is an enormous mirror ball, the stygian gloom barely penetrated by several mixed, tiny crystal chandeliers, most illumination coming from two projector screens broadcasting foreign footie with commentary at volume, appreciated by a young studenty crowd (see photo).
With four unclipped pumps draped with a ‘Coming Soon’ sign, I doubt there was any hope of cask making a comeback, me making do with a half of Hepcat Session IPA at £3.40, served by a decent barmaid.
This isn’t really what I’d call a pub anymore, but the area’s yoof seem to like it.
On 10th May 2024
- rating: 3
[User has posted 2005 recommendations about 1971 pubs]
Please Note: This review is over a year old.
custodian 42 left this review about Dogstar
Large one roomed pub with the bar to the front. No hand pumps - just keg. Nothing special.
On 23rd September 2019
- rating: 3
[User has posted 1693 recommendations about 1691 pubs]
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Rex Rattus left this review about Dogstar Bar & Cafe
They only had a couple of Christmas ales on when I dropped in here on Saturday afternoon. This is not good by the standard of other Antic pubs that I’ve visited. Antic pubs seem to specialise in shabby chic, and this one is much like that but without the chic. It’s gloomy and dingy, but maybe that appeals to its customers. The pinball (unfortunately not switched on) is still there, along with the pool table and table football. The main bar area has a large empty space in the middle of the room, with benches and the like round the sides. I doubt whether I’ll make a return visit to this one.
On 15th December 2013
- rating: 4
[User has posted 2606 recommendations about 2520 pubs]
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Loughborough Junction, 0.56 miles, 10 min walk (show)
Herne Hill, 0.77 miles, 14 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Car Park : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Function Room : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Hot Food : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Jukebox : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Karaoke : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : Yes - Sky Sports/TNT. - last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Pool Table : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Quiz Night : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Real Ale : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- Real Cider : No last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
- WiFi : Yes last updated 10 May 2024 by Tris C
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