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McCarthy's, Luton
Luton
LU1 3AL
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Will Larter left this review about O'Shea's
Quite a contrast to the Hibbert around the corner, which is a lively and welcoming back street local. This one is dim and gloomy, with only half a dozen punters at the time of my Saturday afternoon visit. There is one hand pump on the bar, which is dominated by a low ceiling of dark wood that gives the place the feel of a cross between a funeral parlour and a coal mine. I had a half of Guinness, which was colder than the Extra Cold I'd had at the Hibbert, even though it came from the regular font, so it took me quite a time to drink. One or two people were watching the same football matches as the 20 or more in the Hibbert. Maybe it gets livelier later: there's a small stage to the left on entering.
On 24th September 2017
- rating: 3
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- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 24 September 2017 by Will Larter
- Micropub : No last updated 24 February 2026 by Tris C
- Real Ale : No last updated 09 May 2014 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 24 September 2017 by Will Larter
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