The Bull & Gate, Kentish Town, NW5

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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Bull & Gate

I was impressed by the gin palace interior,it really should be inspected.A Young's house,there is a front saloon to the right with a real fireplace tucked to one side,a discrete sports flatscreen which will be screening live sport but otherwise off and views of the magnificent etched mirrored bar back.The light wood bar facing continues around a dog leg so that the other sections have bar access.There is a fine arched passage way to a snug type area below a grand staircase to the first floor loos ,a room for hire and a very small lounge.Further around the ground floor past some columns there is a sky light and then a formal rear dining room laid fully for service.Prints hang on all the walls and the overall feel is authentic and plush.There is also a weekly quiz and clearly this is a gay friendly pub with the barman sporting some fine nail varnish.
The 5 handpumps were offering Olde Rosie real cider,Youngs Original and Special and a decent St Austell Proper Job (NBSS 3.5,£5.60pp).Worth a squint around,another decent pub on the way up to the terrific Southampton Arms.

On 15^th January 2022 - rating: 7
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