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The Devereux, Temple, WC2
The Strand
WC2
WC2R 3JJ
Reviews of The Devereux (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Devereux
After a period of closure this one was reopened under independent ownership in 2019. Looks like it got through the pandemic OK as both the pub and the courtyard outside were packed with thirsty after work punters when I paid it a visit the other evening.
Haven’t been here for many years and its clearly been done over since I was last in and is a wooden floored internal space in sections around the main bar with the usual pastel colour scheme and some nice individual boothed tabled sections around the edge separated by wood panelling.
Four handpumps on the bar but two of these were badged with St Austell Tribute, the third with Old Speckled Hen and the fourth unused. The Tribute was in good condition but due to its position literally around the corner from the Edgar Wallace I’m unlikely to choose this one over other options nearby.
On 29th March 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 2110 recommendations about 1992 pubs]
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Tris C left this review about The Devereux
Not visited for 7 years, but a regular haunt at the time, this was a decent, carpeted backstreet boozer which one wouldn't expect to find in the heart of London's legal district. A tiny lav, carpeted, conventional furniture to the rear with some taller stuff towards the front and a very friendly and welcoming landlord. Perhaps it could have done with a lick of paint but otherwise this was a decent, simple pub.
On 30th March 2017
- rating: 6
[User has posted 1983 recommendations about 1949 pubs]
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Quinno _ left this review about The Devereux
Being flogged by Greene King as 'unviable' (as if!). Closes Feb 26th
August 2011
Popped in here on my way to the Edgar to see what I may be missing. Tucked away in a narrow courtyard away from any main rod at the edge of the Temple, the building dates from 1676. The L-shaped interior is a rather sterile affair and quite chainy, all stripped wood and neutral colours. That said, it was spik and span and there was the odd interesting touch – the intricate cornices the large curtain pulled back to divide the two dining areas and a few semi-booths. Four ales to choose from – TT Landlord, Youngs Special (or was it Ordinary?), Viking (that’s what my notes say, anyway) and Woodefords Wherry. I sampled the latter and at £3.50p/p was a bit steep but the quality was very good indeed. The menu looked reasonably priced with standard mid-range pub cuisine advertised. No world beater but a decent place that is aimed squarely at the local employees of the law firms in the vicinity. If you’re nearby, it might be worth poking your head through the door to see what’s on. Rated 6
On 11th February 2017
- rating: 6
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- Accommodation : No last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : No last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 15% - last updated 05 September 2022 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
- Child Friendly : No last updated 30 March 2017 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 30 March 2017 by Tris C
- Function Room : Yes - From review - last updated 03 August 2011 by Dave McNally
- Hot Food : Yes - Toasties. - last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
- Jukebox : No last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
- Karaoke : No last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
- Live Music : No last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : Yes - Sky Sports/BT Sports. - last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
- Pool Table : No last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
- Quiz Night : Yes - Mondays 7.00 pm. - last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
- WiFi : Yes last updated 13 April 2019 by Tris C
