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Duke of York, N1
N1
N1 5AA
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Reviews of Duke of York (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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Tris C left this review about Duke of York
On 2nd October 2017:
Once The Duke of York, this pub came close to closing but a compromise was reached with additional storeys added with the pub retained and formerly home to the Beavertown brewery.
It's clear upon entering that this is aimed at the young and trendy set as not one molecule of the original pub remains. The floor is modern bare boarded, there's a bar to the right, bricks are bare as are the low wattage filament bulbs hanging from the ceiling. There are simple chunky wooden tables, mixed wooden chairs, stools fashioned from shiny sheet copper, some exposed RSJs, presumably the result of the vertical extension, an open kitchen and quite loud music; the route down to the loos is illuminated by wire caged bulkhead lamps. I certainly wasn't asked if I was eating or where I'd like to sit, food being the likes of ribs, steaks and burgers with sauce bottles on the tables. In all it's a bit like a slightly industrial American diner, definitely not a gastropub.
Ales: six on keg thereafter four from Beavertown including a sour and Neck Oil at a punishing £4.80 a pint.
The décor, loud music, prices and location (this is a slog to get to) mean that I doubt I'll return.
Rated 4.
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A return visit to this early 19th century pub and this is no longer affiliated to Beavertown, the phonetic spelling of the area: De Beauvoir Town.
The interior has been quite radically altered too and for the better, with the bar moved from right to centre, overall trendified with white Anaglypta ceiling, then bare brick walls, black and tan quarry tile floor, lighting from spherical white translucent sconces, traditional furniture with oxblood peripheral banquettes and a barely audible soundtrack; a TV was spotted, off, but what was certainly on, was an overpowering smell of fish ‘n’ chips. Customers were young and trendy apart from an elderly couple eating the aforementioned fish ‘n’ chips; a coincidence? I think not. Lavatories are now a set of unisex cubicles, with communal basins which may not appeal to all. What is also of little appeal is the disabled WC, which is actually in the pub, with ventilation holes at top.
There’s still no cask beer, but 20 taps running the gamut from the likes of Neck Oil (£3.20 a half), then everything from Guinness to Moretti.
This place is an improvement and overall, not too bad by modernised standards, but the lack of cask is a disincentive to making a return.
On 11th March 2023
- rating: 4
[User has posted 1985 recommendations about 1951 pubs]
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Alan Winfield left this review about Duke's Brew & Que
Dukes Brew & Que is a corner pub that is on a side street off Kingsland road.
Once inside there is a single L shaped room which is bare boarded,the bar is to the front and faces inwards,the seating is normal tables and chairs,there is an open kitchen to the rear left,so food is a big seller here.
I did not see any handpumps on the bar,so i had a drink of a keg Beavertown bitter which was recommended to me by the friendly bar person, i failed to note the beer as i was stood up.
I thought this was quite a nice pub and i was not asked if i was dining when i entered the pub,the pub was quite busy on my Saturday afternoon visit.
Pub visited 11/6/2016
On 1st August 2016
- rating: 7
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Duke's Brew & Que
This street corner building is now much more restaurant than pub.As you enter the door at the apex,you immediately encounter the wait to be seated sign and are asked "what sized table do you want to dine at ".I enquired if I could just have a beer ,which was fine but the small bar only has a few bar stools,even the two person table here is set for dining,as are all the other tables throughout the open plan interior.
There was only one handpump drawing Dark Star Festival,but at least the 9 keg taps did offer interesting brews,my half of Brew By Numbers White IPA 7.4% was very decent,and I was offered a taster before buying but the real shock was being charged £3.28.I didn't feel comfortable hanging around the bar,so went outside to sit on the patio made of decking boards,an option in good weather and possibly in the rain if the large canopy is drawn across.
There is a sign saying this is the home of Beavertown Brewery,but there was only one of their keg offerings at the bar.OK for a quick half of some exotic keg beer but not my sort of place and too food orientated.
On 26th September 2015
- rating: 6
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- Accommodation : No last updated 10 March 2023 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 10 April 2014 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 24 May 2022 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : No - No longer sells real ale - last updated 24 May 2022 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 02 October 2017 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 10 March 2023 by Tris C
- Function Room : No last updated 10 March 2023 by Tris C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 10 April 2014 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 10 April 2014 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 10 March 2023 by Tris C
- Live Music : No last updated 10 March 2023 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 10 March 2023 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 24 May 2022 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 10 April 2014 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 10 April 2014 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : Yes - Mondays 19.30. - last updated 10 March 2023 by Tris C
- Real Ale : No last updated 24 May 2022 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : No last updated 24 May 2022 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes - Disabled WC. - last updated 10 March 2023 by Tris C
- WiFi : Yes last updated 10 March 2023 by Tris C
