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The Barrowboy & Banker, SE1

8 Borough High Street
SE1
SE1 9QQ
Phone: 02074035415
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Fuller's

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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Barrowboy & Banker

Big, busy, bank conversion opposite the London Bridge station approach road. Interesting curvy bar, with a grand staircase leading up to the mezzanine. Little in the way of atmosphere despite the paintings, memorabilia and other traditional-style decor. Efficient bar staff, though. The beer's usually good too, with a selection from the core Fullers range, e.g. Pride and ESB plus the 'house' Stout and Wimbledon's Copperhead and a pair from Tiny Rebel - Stay Puft and the seasonal All I Want for Christmas is Yuzu (£6.90) available from the two banks of four handpumps on this visit.

On 30th December 2023 - rating: 7
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. Wittenden left this review about The Barrowboy & Banker

A grand bank conversion catering for tourists and City commuters in a prominent position close to London Bridge.Decent , if pricey pies on our mid May Saturday afternoon visit,coupled with a dull pint of Dark Star Orbiter best bitter.A large range of Fuller's beers on the bar. Busy and noisy.

On 22nd May 2022 - no rating submitted
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Rex Rattus left this review about The Barrowboy & Banker

This is a large Fuller's pub, obviously a former bank, and with its name giving a nod to the erstwhile workers at the nearby Borough Market. I doubt whether anyone working there now could be described as a barrowboy. As it's such a high ceilinged room, they've managed to squeeze in a mezzanine floor looking down on the main room. There's also a dining area up a few steps on the left, with the dreaded "wait to be seated" sign guarding the steps.

The main room has some fixed bench seating around the sides, with a few tall tables/tall stools and normal tables and chairs in the centre of the room. There's some attractive herringbone parquet wood flooring, as well as a bit of black and white tiling. A visual reference to the previous use of the building is provided by the numbered security box covers, complete with locks and keys, along the front of the mezzanine floor, plus a safe front set into the front of the bar counter.

There was a pretty good ale selection (as long as you're OK with Fuller's beers). From the Fuller's stable we had London Pride (of course), ESB (£2.55 a half), Oliver's Island, and Day Dreamer (some sort of New Zealand themed beer); a couple of Darkstar branded beers in Hophead and Revelation, plus a guest in Truman's Zephyr. Seven ales isn't bad going even though there wasn't anything very special - apart from ESB of course!

A standard Fuller's Ale & Pie house menu is available - pies are £15.50 a go here, but do include seasonal veg, and mash or triple-cooked chips. It is an expensive area, and Fuller's have never really been known for inexpensive food and drink.

I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again, but there are very many worse pubs around. It gets a 7 mainly for the ale selection.

On 5th April 2019 - rating: 7
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Map location corrected by Steve C
London Bridge, 0.29 miles, 5 min walk (show)
London Bridge, 0.29 miles, 5 min walk (show)
London Cannon Street, 0.5 miles, 9 min walk (show)
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  • Accommodation : No last updated 12 August 2016 by Tris C
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  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 12 August 2016 by Tris C
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  • Car Park : No last updated 12 August 2016 by Tris C
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 12 August 2016 by Tris C
  • Darts : No last updated 12 August 2016 by Tris C
  • Function Room : Yes last updated 12 August 2016 by Tris C
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 23 November 2013 by hondo .
  • Jukebox : No last updated 12 August 2016 by Tris C
  • Karaoke : No last updated 12 August 2016 by Tris C
  • Live Music : No last updated 12 August 2016 by Tris C
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 23 November 2013 by hondo .
  • Micropub : No last updated 12 August 2016 by Tris C
  • Pinball : No last updated 12 August 2016 by Tris C
  • Pool Table : No last updated 12 August 2016 by Tris C
  • Quiz Night : No last updated 12 August 2016 by Tris C
  • Real Ale : Yes - Fuller's. - last updated 12 August 2016 by Tris C
  • Wheelchair Access : No - WCs downstairs. - last updated 12 August 2016 by Tris C
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 23 November 2013 by hondo .
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