Mabel's Tavern, WC1

When I walked in I detected the distinctive smell of new furniture and fittings, so I guess it must have had a refurbishment recently. There were rather too many of those uncomfortable tall upholstered benches, with tall tables and stools, for my liking. A couple of armchairs by the door (one of which I made use of), plus more standard tables and chairs around the place, completes the furniture inventory. There are inevitably a couple of large flatscreen TVs on the walls (but muted) and some pop music was being played but thankfully quite softly. It’s a Shepherd Neame pub and looked to have the full range on. The lunch menu featured pretty standard pub fare – sarnies were around the £4 mark, and main courses were around £8 - £9. The steak & ale pie was £8.95. For a pub so close to the mainline stations along Euston Road it’s quite good. The service was friendly and welcoming, the Masterbrew I had was good, and most areas of the pub were comfortable. It’s not one to seek out in my opinion, but OK for a pint if you’re in the area.

Very pleasant side street corner pub almost across the Euston Road from the British Library, this pub has been opened out but still retains it's original character with remnants of the separate rooms still visible. A lively pub that has a good range of Shepherd Neame ales on including Bishops Finger.

Randomness Guide to London - Mabel's Tavern entry

Randomness Guide to London - Mabel's Tavern entry