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The Clarence, Mayfair, W1
W1
W1S 4LB
Reviews of The Clarence (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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Tris C left this review about The Clarence
Built on the site of the Coach & Horses (1724) but rebuilt in 1892 then again in 1953, possibly due to bombing.
Inside it has that modern fake ‘Victorian’ appearance; repetitive though not unpleasant, with the usual dark wood field panelling and brassy things, but now with white and obligatory smoky blue paint. Décor comes in the form of a glass fronted kitchen cabinet containing ‘things’, framed prints covered in fake cobwebs, then some pewter mugs hanging from a strange device, purpose unknown.
Being a Nicholson’s pub, the ale choice was going to be a blessing compared to the serried ranks of Greene King pubs in the area, but it still wasn’t great, with three unused pumps, then Pride, Doom, Landlord and Nicholson’s Pale Ale at a very steep £5.00 a pint and not bad.
This isn’t a great pub, but it’s what I’ve come to expect in Mayfair.
On 28th October 2021
- rating: 4
[User has posted 1985 recommendations about 1951 pubs]
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Clarence
With views across the street to The Ritz,this small frontage Nicholson's is in prime tourist territory but standards have not slipped and it's one of the better ones in this chain.
The entrance area has a drinking shelf to the left and a huddle of tables and chairs below the front window.Further back the bar runs down the left side,while more seating is avaiable,some high tables then a large rear banquette as the ceiling gets lower.There is a first floor restaurant with it's own serving bar.
There are 8 handpuumps offering on my trip a large St Austell selection namely Hicks,Flanders & Firkin,Nicholson's Pale and Mandarin Bavaria (NBSS 3) along with Wild Beer PoGO and Black Sheep Velo Free Wheeling,plus a real cider.Deserves it's 2020 GBG listing.
There aren't too many real ale pubs in this part of town,this is a decent stop for ale and I will return.
On 6th October 2019
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about The Clarence
Long, narrow and anodyne Nicholsons in neutral tones with the standard corporate tick boxes, including the wide but safe range of ales. I could smell the Tribute coming, it was that bad. My replacement of Tim Taylor Landlord was fine, however my companion’s pint of Ghost Ship didn’t pass muster. Not much to recommend it on this showing which is a surprise as Nicholsons are usually safe bets in the capital.
On 13th June 2018
- rating: 4
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London Victoria, 1.08 miles, 20 min walk (show)
London Victoria, 1.08 miles, 20 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Live Music : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : No last updated 14 February 2018 by Komakino .
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 28 October 2021 by Tris C
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 14 February 2018 by Komakino .
- WiFi : Yes last updated 27 November 2018 by Quinno _
