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A curious place this, clearly once an imposing street corner gin palace with several rooms, now it is all one space and has clearly been visited by that Laurence Llewelyn Bowen bloke from "Changing Rooms". The walls are what I'd describe as "Military Green" with lighter green leaves stencilled on, and the ceiling is matt black. A light shade appears to be made from antlers, and there is a goats head on the wall. There is some traditional seating but also the modern trend for low sofas, although here with standard height tables so I'm really not sure how that works! Four doors hint at the original multi room layout, at least the original (?) glass corner lobby has been retained. There is also an attractive tiled bar frieze/splash area around the central island bar, which has no central bar back, just a hanging empty picture frame.
Mainly a younger studenty set, plus a few older media types. A number of speakers on the walls suggest maybe a music venue but I didn't spot any adverts.
Pride, St Austell Tribute and Purity Pure Gold (£3.30) on at the time of my visit. Certainly not my type of place being more of a traditionalist but the beer was fine

Reviewed by Malden man on 4^th February 2010 -

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This is a large corner pub that has been knocked through at some point into one room and the décor seems like a few art students have been let loose with Lord Irvine’s cast-offs. The local student contingent seems to feel comfortable in here though as it was packed and was the busiest pub that I visited in the area on my midweek evening crawl.

Pride, Tribute and Ordinary were the three ale choices along with a premium draught selection and Guinness which was well served by a friendly barman.

This isn’t really my sort of pub, but that is my personal preference and I wouldn’t want to put people off visiting.

Reviewed by Steve C on 22^nd January 2010 -

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Large pub with 3 real ale taps, none were on. Large windows to watch the world go by. Comfortable area at the back. Look for the wild boar's head eating an umberella.

Reviewed by Philip Carter on 8^th January 2009 -

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