The Blue Posts, Soho, W1

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One of a number of 'Blue Posts' boozers in this part of town, this is a small corner pub with a simple single room set up. The interior is bare boarded throughout and has a stripped out feel to it, with high tables and stools around two sides but no other seating. The windows are probably the pub's strongest point, with an etched glass band at the top, above a nice stained glass row which has a mix of modern plain panes and a few modern etched ones. The bar has an angular dark wood counter with a modern bar back and canopy, both of which work quite well in context. A nice tiled fireplace stands on the end wall with a plain mirror above it and a TV screen to one side showing muted live football with a mixed soundtrack playing over the top. Stairs to the rear, behind the bar, have been lined with old adverts and whisky mirrors and lead up to a first floor overspill seating area, which I failed to explore. Being in Central London, everyone was obviously stood outside, with ample pavement seating available along both sides of the pub.
Three Greene King beers were available on handpull - IPA, London Glory and False Nine - with the latter in reasonable shape and served to me by one of the friendly bar team. The pub seemed really busy when I passed by early in the evening, but returning a couple of hours later, the crowds had dispersed and it had a much more relaxed feel.
I've been in a few of the Blue Posts pubs and have to say that whilst they are all distinctly different from one another, they all have one thing in common, inasmuch as they are all pretty unmemorable. This place seemed like a decent enough example of a Central London, post-work watering hole and three operational handpulls isn't a bad return in the city post-pandemic, but Soho has many superior boozers that I'd recommend checking out ahead of this place.

Date of visit - 19th June 2024

On 22^nd October 2024 - rating: 6
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