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The Dog & Duck, Soho, W1
Soho
W1
W1D 3AJ
Pub Type
Nicholsons (Mitchells & Butlers)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
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Malden man left this review about The Dog & Duck
London Pride, Landlord and Thwaites Lancaster Bomber on, one pump unused. The beer quality was good and 2.95 for this location is acceptable too. Some good quality wood panelling, but a narrow area quickly filled.
A historic pub worth a look for the fine tiled interior, supplemented by large ornate mirrors. A small seating area to the rear with shelf seating opposite the bar. The Orwell bar and dining room upstairs gives further options. Various sausages seem to be the pub speciality. The descent and return from the gents is somewhat perilous, as the door opens across the steep staircase.
On 7th September 2008
- rating: 7
[User has posted 1710 recommendations about 1683 pubs]
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matt england left this review about The Dog & Duck
tiny pub but worth a visit, Always seems theres a queue to grab one of the seats by the fire! Be prepared to drink your ale in the street, it does get very busy! Truly exceptional Victorian pub.
On 18th February 2008
- rating: 10
[User has posted 61 recommendations about 61 pubs]
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john mcgraw left this review about The Dog & Duck
One of the great little pubs of Soho.Small front bar with a very small drinking area at the back.Can get packed so get there early.Seems it is the favourite watering hole of Madonna as she does like a pint of Landlord.Can't blame her for coming here as the Landlord is first class.Three other real ales on.
On 4th November 2006
- rating: 10
[User has posted 2044 recommendations about 2025 pubs]
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Roger Button left this review about The Dog & Duck
This tiny Victorian corner pub can be an absolute treat when it is not too busy but rather unbearable when crammed (as it often is). The bar area is limited with just a few seats at a ledge opposite. The pub is full of very ornate tiling (spot the dog and duck tiles) and a few unusual advertisement mirrors. Away from the bar area is a small room with a few tables but you need to get there early to blag one. There is also an upstairs bar that offers a bit more room and a good view of the surrounding streets for those who like to people watch. Good selection of beers (Nicholsons range) but can be poor service (expect to have to go through a topping up ceremony with the pidgin English bar staff). Whatever the faults, this remains one of my favourite Soho pubs.
On 2nd February 2006
- rating: 8
[User has posted 1239 recommendations about 1233 pubs]