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The Elgin, Notting Hill, W11
W11
W11 1PY
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The Elgin
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Reviews of The Elgin (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Graham Coombs left this review about The Elgin
A large and resplendent Victorian pub, beautifully restored by Young's, but as with many they have gone too upmarket and too much aimed at dining so have destroyed the atmosphere and character. Added to which the ales, which were Young's Original. Hophead and Proper Job, were not in very good order at all and several were abandoned. A terrible shame because it could be a terrific pub. Luckily it gets a bonus point for the splendid fittings.
On 5th October 2024
- rating: 6
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Elgin
This Young's house has a listed interior and featured in a scene from The Spy Who Came In From The Cold,where under the direction of Control,the recently sacked MI6 spy Alex Lemas begins to create a legend of an embittered alcoholic who could be turned.Apart from the more gastro furniture,the scene is little changed from the late 1964 filming.
The larger room these days has a rank of high tables and more modern lighting but still retains a wooden bar .Up some stairs is the Market Room ,set for dining but extending the full length of the building.The most impressive section has the awful name "The El Gin Bar" but it is here that you can appreciate the bar back,stained glass mosaic in the room divider,the etched glass in both the entrance door and in the mirrors lining the wall .The carved wood panelling is impressive,as are the globes hanging above the servery.It's all very grand.There is a small beer garden to the side pavement.
Three ales are sometimes offered in Youngs Original and Special together with St Austell Proper Job.Only the Original clip was not turned and on drawing the pint the barman noticed it was out of condition and told me it would take 20 minutes to replace,so a Beavertown Gamma Ray it was at £6.40.
There is a chain vibe here and the lack of ale showed a lack of care.It's worth a visit for the interior alone however and that's the reason for the marks.
On 18th June 2022
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about The Elgin
Popped in due to the heritage factor. The main bar is as many are in London; a stripped-out gin palace with high ceilings, big windows and not a huge amount else. The left bar, which was inexplicably empty, is where the high Victorian intricacies remain, including a wonderful dark wood and picked glass screen entrance…which some moron has labelled 'El Gin Bar' ho bloody ho. Lining the far wall is a lovely set of etched mirrors and tiles inset into what looks like mahogany. There's also an exquisite bar back. I'm guessing these must be listed as the upper and ceiling have, inevitably, been stripped and hipsterfied and looking pretty terrible into the bargain. Three ales were hidden away; Youngs Bitter, St Austell Proper Job and a warm Redemption Big Chief (NBSS 2) which would have been much better if anyone else was actually drinking it. Still, this one is worth a visit for the history factor. 6.5
On 1st July 2019
- rating: 6
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Kensal Green, 1.37 miles, 26 min walk (show)
Kensington (Olympia), 1.48 miles, 28 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No - Front patio seating. - last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 14 May 2018 by Komakino .
- Darts : No last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 14 May 2018 by Komakino .
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 25 March 2014 by Malden man
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 25 March 2014 by Malden man
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 07 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 14 May 2018 by Komakino .
- WiFi : Yes last updated 14 May 2018 by Komakino .
