The Doric Arch, NW1

This is a Fullers pub situated on the first floor of what appears to be an office block on the concourse outside the front of Euston station. The interior is split level with the raised area at one end set up with a good selection of seating which looks out over the bus station and the site of the former arch after which the pub is named. There is more seating on the lower level, mostly opposite the bar, as well as one or two cosy little nooks for those wanting a bit more privacy. The room is notable for its collection of railway memorabilia – an obvious theme for a station pub, but I thought it was well presented and the station name signs in particular looked good hung from the walls and beams. There were six Fullers beers available with London Pride, ESB, Bengal Lancer and HSB on pump and Honeydew and London Porter in keg form, and these were complimented by guests in the shape of Kelham Island Pale Rider (£3.45), Butcombe Bitter and Timothy Taylor Landlord. My pint of Pale Rider was in top condition and was served by a very attentive barmaid. A decent crowd was in on my Saturday evening visit with Premier League football showing on one of the TV screens and Total Wipeout on the other – I’ll let you guess which screen was proving more popular. As mentioned by Hondo below, the Euston Tap and Bree Louise are nearby and would make up a fine crawl, but with the other two being very much specialist pubs, this is perhaps the one which will appeal to a wider range of customers. Well worth a look.

Great fullers pub close to Euston station. Usual fullers selection plus guests. The pub makes a good tripleheader with the euston tap & the bree louise.

Was a good pub in it's Head of Steam days but now called the Doric Arch it's just as good as not only are there the Fullers ales but also a good range of guest ales on. Despite it's modern exterior it's a v nice pleasant bar that doesn't get as crowded as the nearby Bree Louise does on a Friday night. on our latest visit we were fortunate enough to try the Redemption London Brewer Collaboration Porter which was superb. The Adnams Ghost was also in top condition. well worth visiting this place even if you are not going by train to or from Euston. it's a long walk down to the toilets in the basement and you will need to ask for the entry code that keeps undesirables out of them.

Had heard good things about this pub and was pleased to stumble in following tins on the train back to Euston. Plumped for a very good pint of Kelham Island Easy Rider, and enjoyed the range of railway memorabilia on the walls which gives the place a more homely feel than the nondescript boozer within the station concourse. I can't see myself becoming a regular here by any stretch, but if pre- or post- train beers are your bag then this is a good place to have up your sleeve.

Randomness Guide to London - Doric Arch entry

Randomness Guide to London - Doric Arch entry