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Duke of Argyll, Soho, W1
W1
W1F 0RY
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Reviews of Duke of Argyll (Average Rating: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
Moby Duck left this review about Duke of Argyll
The interior is very well done though obviously far from original. No cask but all the usual Sams keg beers. It is what it is and I felt quite comfortable sat here for half an hour.
On 21st November 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 1871 recommendations about 1844 pubs]
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Tris C left this review about Duke of Argyll
A late 19th century rebuild, this has clearly been subject to a modern/Victorian makeover by Sam Smith’s and probably post-2013, judging by an earlier review and on CAMRA’s list of pubs of Outstanding Conversions and Restorations (me neither).
The wood is all modern, but the details are terrifically ornate, with etched and cut-glass infill panels, to match the etched and cut-glass windows. The wallpaper is rather Puginesque, burgundy with gold details and period-style Victorian glass and brass lighting. Customers would be hard to categorise, as the place was virtually empty, when other pubs were doing a strong trade.
Sadly, no alternatives to OBB and not even on cask either, tasting like very cold tea and at £2.35 a half too.
I’m not a massive fan of brand-new pubs, Sam Smith’s beer (especially keg only), so I don’t envisage a return visit.
On 18th October 2021
- rating: 4
[User has posted 1982 recommendations about 1949 pubs]
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Quinno _ left this review about Duke of Argyll
Refurbished in 2017 to return it a bit closer to the original plans of 1886, this is a multi-faceted Sam Smith pub with a number of drinking areas, separated off by some wood and glass panel entrances. Off right as you enter are some booths and off left is a drinking section and a separate room behind. Went for a Pure Brewed Lager, which was decent. No cask OBB. Ate in the relaxed lounge upstairs and the burger, whilst hardly an award winner in the offing, was welcome sustenance. A pretty good Sams but a cask OBB would gain it more favour.
On 29th September 2019
- rating: 7
[User has posted 5072 recommendations about 5055 pubs]
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London Waterloo, 1.47 miles, 28 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
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- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
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- Micropub : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No - Loos up/down stairs - last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
- WiFi : No last updated 29 September 2019 by Quinno _
