Golden Eagle, Marylebone, W1

A small, traditional street corner boozer in the heart of Marylebone. The interior décor is unremarkable and perhaps a little past it’s best, but it’s a pleasant enough, no frills sort of pub. The dual aspect leaded windows have some squares of stained glass and the floor is carpeted. There is green velvet bench seating around the walls together with a few round tables and chairs, and more green velvet on the bar stools. There was little decoration on the walls another than a couple of paintings of a sunny Mediterranean scene and a royal portrait. Some other notices on the walls seem to suggest regular music nights, although these may have been just for decoration. There was a small TV up in the corner, but this was not on when we visited. Barman seemed friendly enough. Beers on tap were Wychwood Paddy’s Tout, St. Austell Tribute and York Brewery’s First Light. There was also a pump for London Pride, although this was off on our visit. The solitary cider was Strongbow unfortunately.

Randomness Guide to London - Golden Eagle entry

Randomness Guide to London - Golden Eagle entry

This is quite an old-fashioned little corner pub tucked away along Marylebone Lane between Wigmore St and Baker St. It was unusually quiet for a weekday lunchtime with only me and five other punters in. Some rather attractive leaded lights in the windows look original, and give the impression of a traditional pub. Seating comprises some tall stools round the bar, a few smallish round tables with small stools and settles against the wall. “Only” Tribute and Pride on when I was in there, but the Tribute was pretty good. I rather liked this simple unpretentious pub, and will happily drop in again when in the area.

Straightforward single room street corner pub with a central bar. Ornate bar back with etched mirrors and the brass golden eagle keeping an eye on things. A collection of Toby Jug style teapots sits on a shelf over the bar. Mainly cast iron three legged circular tables plus a drinking shelf. Some stools at the bar. The former local street sign "Marylebone Lane W1" forms part of the decor. All woodwork including the bar is painted what I can only describe as magenta, but it does not detract. A very welcoming quiet oasis from the madness of Oxford St, Pride, Tribute and Brakspears Bitter yesterday.

This is a nice boozer and although it was quiet on my visit it was still an enjoyable experience. The barman was extremely friendly and my Guinness was well served. Pride, Tribute and Brakspear bitter were all available along with a very limited standard draught selection. There is a piano against the wall which was covered up, but there were posters on the walls advertising sing along nights on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights which I'd imagine are great fun. I had to make do with some hits of the 80's being played through the speakers, but it was at a good volume. I spotted a portable TV up on the wall, but I didn't see any sport advertisements which was no surprise as this pub is about drinking and socialising. I‘d have no hesitation in returning here.

Looks a lot better outside than what it does inside.Not a lot of atmosphere and could do with a bit of a refurb.Three real ales on.