Ye Old White Horse, WC2

Bucking Fastard left this review about Ye Old White Horse

This pub was part of my stamping ground when I worked closeby around the turn of the millenium.It used to have a sign in the window saying No Students,which was rather pointed as the pub sits opposite the LSE,and I'm glad to say this small pub is much more inclusive these days.
The dead end lane outside now has upturned tuns and umberellas for exterior drinking which was proving popular with the students,and there is an outside drinking shelf infront of the main window which together with the front door has some good etched glass.
The interior has a high table at the front,a drinking shelf opposite the bar with some stools and then a raised rear section with a long perimeter brown leather bench,traditional tables and small stools.There is also an unused fireplace here but many of the tables had reserved signs with no indication of the time of reservation ,so stood mostly empty as the pub filled,which seemed rather foolish,and was no doubt a reason for a lot of exterior drinking.
The floor throughout is light wood,and on the walls are some very good old Guiness adverts in frames.There is an old school guv'nor ,friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere of a genuine,small , London boozer.
Two real ales doubled up in TT Landlord and St Austell Proper Job (proper nick,NBSS 4).The craft keg options are mainly from Camden.The muzak was not too loud and varied while a flatscreen above the front window was off on my Friday evening visit.
A lot better than when I last used it,the decent real ale would tempt me back again if visiting the area,somewhat tucked away from the more tourist parts of Holborn.

On 26^th November 2023 - rating: 7
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