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Submitted on Thursday, 16th July 2015
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The Dean Swift, Shadwell, E1
E1
E1 2QA
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Reviews of The Dean Swift (Average Rating: 3½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Rex Rattus left this review about The Dean Swift
There’s no real ale in here, nor any sign of food. This is an example of an increasingly rare London survivor of the locals’ pub. It’s carpeted, with a bit of banquette seating but mainly just normal tables and chairs. There’s a central peninsular bar, a brick built fireplace on the right, a pool table at the back, two or three mirrors but otherwise no décor worth mentioning. A TV was showing the racing (but muted), with magic radio playing over the sound system.
When I was in the barmaid was regaling the regulars with her expoits in dealing with a drunk and obnoxious punter. I wouldn’t have wanted to be in his shoes. It’s all very basic, although very clean, in here. But it’s not somewhere I’m likely to revisit.
On 18th July 2015
- rating: 4
[User has posted 2606 recommendations about 2520 pubs]
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Dean Swift
Run-down backstreet pub. Opened out to form a 'U', but still with traces of original layout (e.g. ladies and gents toilets on both sides). Basic furniture and decor. Pool. Small patio out front by no benches to sit on. No real ale, and not even any crisps. Had a very quick pint of John Smiths (£2.85) before moving on...
On 21st November 2013
- rating: 3
[User has posted 8679 recommendations about 8678 pubs]
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- CAMRA WhatPub :: The Dean Swift - whatpub.com
Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Accommodation : No last updated 13 June 2019 by Tris C
- Car Park : No last updated 13 June 2019 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 13 June 2019 by Tris C
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 18 July 2015 by Rex Rattus
- Real Ale : No last updated 18 July 2015 by Rex Rattus
