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Requested be closed with reason - Other: Closed on a Friday evening when the Tap over the road was open.It seems to have packed up as a seperate bar.
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The Euston Tap East Lodge, NW1
NW1
NW1 2EF
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Euston Tap East Lodge
ORIGINAL REVIEW October 2016.
My first trip to this reincarnation of the former Cider Tap.Although the same exterior shape as the lodge opposite,there are differences.At both sides,full height glass windows have replaced bricked up arches which gives a lot of natural light to the interior,and views outside.To the right side there is a high fitted bench seat in brown leather ,with three high tables and a few bar stools can be arranged to create a place for a group to sit and sup.To the left is a large vertical drinking space and the lack of large fridges of bottled beers creates a less cluttered feel.The walls are decorated with fine blue glazed tiles,while the bar top is in copper.Up the spiral staircase the first floor also benefits from three half moon windows at floor level,the blue tiling continues and there are two L shaped fitted benches and some wooden tables and chairs,giving more limited seating than over the road,but a less austere and claustrophobic feel.There are ladies and gents cubicles,also featuring blue tiles,modern and clean.Outside there is very little seating,while inside it was certainly much quieter than the other side,with just one somewhat disinterested barmaid on duty.
There are 8 cask and 12 keg options.On my trip the cask was from Moor Confidence,Kirkstall Drop Hammer,Thornbridge Pollards,Howling Hop Pale,Arbor Amber,Oakham JHB,a Weird Beard and Anspach & Hobday collaboration called 7th Church of the Apocalyptic Lawnmower and Magic Rock Hire Wire (very fine,£4.80).A wide range of styles and strength with some avant- garde panache.I didn't note the keg options and failed to note if this includes keg cider.
The East Lodge may just end up the quieter cousin to the other side,there is no differentiation at this stage to the real ale offering,and it's just as high quality as over the road.I will be back to see how things settle in.
UPDATE
The East Lodge is now known as the "Bitburger Tap" which may have originally been an Oktober Fest '22 idea but will be retained until March 2023.Just four of their keg lagers offered in a Weiss,Helles,Radler and Pils but it was very quiet while the West Lodge was humming.Not sure how long this diversion will last but a proper downgrade from me.
On 28th November 2022
- rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about The Euston Tap East Lodge
No longer a cider house, this is the sister pub/building to the original Euston Tap. Similar to the other one in terms of layout but is a bit lighter and brighter. I liked the bar back, good use of the space with the blue and white glazed tiles. Only the two cask lines in here with only one dispensing on my visit, but it was in close-to-perfect shape. Barely any customers, and a couple that did come in promptly got their drink and shuffled off over the way. Weird – is it really some sort of force of habit that stops people utilising this one and treating it as overspill area? So not as good as its elder sibling right now, but worth having a look-in. Rated 7
January 2014 [as the Cider Lodge]
The twin sister to the Euston Tap over the way; this one does apples. The easterly of the two Portland stone gate houses of the scandalously-demolished Victorian station means that it is an immediately quirky little place. Layout is similar to the Euston Tap, a small square ground floor with bar and a wrought-iron spiral staircase leading up to an upstairs room. The upper room here is a lot smaller and less comfortable than the ET meaning that the (mostly uncomfortable) seating is at a premium. Not immediately clear at the bar what was on (chalked up on a blackboard that’s hard to make out due to a combination of poor wiping of previous chalk and the dark gloomy illumination) and there’s also no guide to the styles on offer. So my request for ‘something medium sweet’ got me a Stargazer (at £1.80 half) which was kegged but quite pleasant nonetheless. The interior smelt very strongly of farmyard, which I guess is the smell of cider spilt everywhere and not being cleaned properly. As a venue it’s fair enough though the welcome for the general know-nothing could be better. I get the feeling that there’s a lack of real enthusiasm to inform people about cider which is a shame given the paucity of good apple pubs, the niche this place occupies and the reputation of the operating group. A 7 for the range but a 6 for the venue.
On 19th October 2018
- rating: 7
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Euston Tap East Lodge
Another one that was on my hit list. Just as good as it's twin over the road. Well worth a visit.
On 11th October 2018
- no rating submitted
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London St Pancras International, 0.54 miles, 10 min walk (show)
London St Pancras International, 0.54 miles, 10 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : No - East Lodge pizzas Mon-Fri 5-9 - last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Live Music : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 21 December 2018 by Quinno _
