The Dog & Duck, Soho, W1

A Nicholson's pub on two storeys, small and loads of character. The downstairs bar is pleasant with traditional mirrored and tiled walls, a haven for drinkers, while the upstairs concentrates on food. Eight ales on, I had a pint of Nutty Black, a deviation from my normal choice but one I don't regret - it was perfectly kept and most enjoyable. Well worth dropping in for a pint, though I found the place a bit too cramped to enjoy the food. I would happily include on a future crawl.

Will agree with the other reviewers that this is a good Soho watering hole. As several others have mentioned it is quite a small corner pub, both in the downstairs bar area with adjoining room to the side and then even smaller in the upstairs room which is all comfortable seating and does have its own bar but I’ve never seen it operational. Very nice traditional decor and a good place for a decent pint, especially if you can get a seat, which in my experience is rarely. As it was again during my last visit on an evening between Christmas and new year when it was standing room only. But I had a decent pint of Landlord before moving on.

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