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Disappointment of the week with Mobyduck
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The Nell Gwynne, WC2
WC2
WC2R 0NP
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Reviews of The Nell Gwynne (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Nell Gwynne
I also paid a long overdue return visit last night and was very pleased to find one of London’s finest alleyway pubs in rude health.
Four ales on and very much a World Cup theme in evidence as, alongside the usual St Austell Tribute, was Sambrook’s Brewery Half Time Oranges and two World Cup branded brews from Portobello Brewing called Gazza’s tears and England Believes. The craft keg options have improved from my previous visits but it was good to see the ale pumps getting a hammering from the sizeable after work crowd that were filling both the pub and the alley way outside. We were on the Tribute until that run out, managed to get one round of the Halftime oranges before that also ran out and finished with a couple of rounds Gazza’s tears and all beers sampled were in good nick.
The rock jukebox that this pub is rightly famous for was muted last night due to the Brazil World Cup game being shown on the two screens inside the pub, but fortunately at a volume low enough to not interrupt the constant conversation of the assembled punters.
The treacherous steps to the basement toilets that the pub is also famous (or infamous) for also seem to get steeper and more dangerous with each visit although it’s probably more to do with my flexibility. Either way they continue to be needed to be treated with respect, especially after a few pints.
On 25th November 2022
- rating: 8
[User has posted 2110 recommendations about 1992 pubs]
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Tris C left this review about The Nell Gwynne
The pub’s history is interesting, well documented on CAMRA’s site.
A return here last night and I can’t add to what’s already been written, certainly very atmospheric, traditional and characterful; one of a few remaining proper boozers in Covent Garden. It is though very cramped and getting to the bar is hard when full, but is a positive delight compared to the terrifying descent to the laves.
On arrival, I was met with Pride, Tribute and two from Barsham, with Norfolk Topper and my pint of Golden Close IPA costing a very reasonable £5.35, in great nick served by a friendly barman.
The pub is justifiably popular for the right reasons, with good beer at fair prices, especially when considering the area and a great jukebox, but the televised sport lets the place down, especially that as usual, no-one was watching it; nevertheless, this is one to seek out.
On 21st September 2022
- rating: 7
[User has posted 1983 recommendations about 1949 pubs]
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Nell Gwynne
A small traditional pub with a lot of character. The interior had the bar facing you as you enter, old wallpapered walls and a raised area on the right hand side, with an upright piano. Above the piano was a collection of original hand painted ceramic Whiskey, Gin and Brandy serving vessels. We found a space at the end of the bar near the piano, for a spot of vertical drinking and enjoyed the Adnam's Ghost Ship, along with Alan the resident pianist, who plays every Tuesday evening from 6pm.
On 17th November 2019
- rating: 8
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 31 January 2013 by Moby Duck
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 31 January 2013 by Moby Duck
- Beer Garden : No last updated 31 January 2013 by Moby Duck
- Car Park : No last updated 31 January 2013 by Moby Duck
- Darts : Yes last updated 15 January 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 15 January 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 09 October 2015 by hondo .
- Karaoke : No last updated 04 November 2021 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 15 January 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Pinball : No last updated 15 January 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Pool Table : No last updated 15 January 2016 by Pub SignMan
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 04 November 2021 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 October 2015 by hondo .
- Real Cider : No last updated 04 November 2021 by Tris C
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 30 September 2013 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 09 October 2015 by hondo .
