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Adam & Eve, Fitzrovia, W1

77A Wells Street
W1
W1T 3QP
Phone: 02076360717

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Pub SignMan left this review about Adam & Eve

This is a very busy and noisy Youngs pub, located just off Oxford Street and accordingly very popular with shoppers, tourists, and nearby office workers alike. The pub has a single, large rectangular room, mostly knocked through with a few signs of former partitions still evident. There are bare floorboards throughout, except around the bar, where star-patterned tiles make an eye-catching appearance, whilst the walls are plain painted and the servery hugs the right-hand side of the room. The bar has a fairly modern looking dark wood panelled counter, a glazed brick and mirrored bar back and a nice modern metal framed gantry. The seating opposite is mostly in the form of banquettes and mid height stools, with various pillars painted with floral and snake designs helping to break up the space, aided in no small part by shelving units across the back of some banquettes, lined with jars, vases, glasses, pots and the like. Above, cool lampshades that give the appearance of being made from leaves, are a stylish feature, whilst the walls have been decorated with large Garden of Eden themed paintings, to tie in with the pub’s name. A partly raised space to the rear of the room has been screened from the bar area and offers a little extra seating as well as access to an unexplored beer garden, obviously known as the Garden of Eden. An indie soundtrack was playing in the background, but the place was insanely loud thanks to a large post-work crowd, many of whom were dining.
There are two pumps on the bar, but one was unclipped and the other sported a revered Youngs Ordinary badge, so I was left to choose something cold fizzy and over-priced from the less than inspiring keg range. The staff were efficient, if a bit sullen and the packed room meant I constantly felt like I was in people’s way, with no sign of a seat anywhere.
I get the impression this could be quite a pleasant pub if visited at the right time, but post-work was definitely the wrong time, as I found everything too busy and noisy to properly enjoy. The lack of cask ale was also a downside, but I felt the pub was smart, clean and well presented, with plenty of comfy seating options and even that Central London rarity of a garden, which meant there was enough here to perhaps warrant a return visit some time.

On 20th March 2023 - rating: 6
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Adam & Eve

Quite close to Oxford Street,this pub was very busy with young drinkers,and was pretty noisy.It's open plan with a mix of furniture,some bright coloured velour comfy seats at the front,heavy square dining tables opposite,high tables close to the bar,and an extended rear area,a little calmer.Muzak at quite some volume.
There were some craft keg options,mainly Beavertown besides mainstream keg dross but thankfully two handpumps serving Youngs Original and Beavertown Rocket Ram Pale (NBSS 3.5,very unusual to see "real" Beavertown).
Not really my kind of place but it does serve a purpose.The flatscreen was at least off.

On 25th September 2022 - rating: 6
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Tris C left this review about Adam & Eve

This was the site of the Northumberland Arms in 1767, but was rebuilt in 1926 as the Holyrood. I can’t remember what it was called when I was last in here over 30 years ago, but it wasn’t called Ben Crouch’s Tavern until around 1998; the current, more traditional name dates from 2009.
It’s now a Young’s (Geronimo) joint, which I’d find hard to describe as a pub: ‘style bar/restaurant’ is a better description (see photos and website), which sells one Young’s beer, London Original in this instance, at a pricey £2.60 a half and good. There’s sport on the TVs, many diners and lots of loud chatter.
This isn’t my sort of format, so I’ll not be retuning, but there’s worse in W1.

On 13th October 2021 - rating: 3
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E TA left this review about Adam & Eve

The interior is well described below, this pub was originally The Northumberland Arms and is currently operated by Geronimo. We were served by dim staff who were pleasant enough but just not of this planet. Four ales on, I had Sambrook's bitter which was in excellent condition and most enjoyable. The beer quality alone makes this an excellent spot for a few after-work drinks or inclusion in a crawl.

On 3rd December 2015 - rating: 8
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Adam & Eve

Very different from its previous incarnation as the Ben Crouch tavern, this is now an interestingly decorated bar with about half roped off as the dining area. Mostly high tables and stools, but with the inevitable leather sofa and some regular tables and chairs on the small raised area between the two doors at either end of the narrow frontage. There is also the 'Smoking Garden of Eden' outside in a little cordoned-off area of Adam and Eve Court - the alleyway at the back. The cream on brown interior signage seemed to have a vintage London Transport style (e.g. the arrows pointing to the "Loos" which were inevitably labelled "Adam" and "Eve" on the doors). There was some fairly chilled background music, but this was well chosen for the venue and played at a sensibly low volume. Three handpumps on the bar counter: Doom Bar, Youngs London Gold and Wandle (£3.80) on my latest visit.. Overall, whilst it almost certainly won't appeal to those who remember the venue from days gone by, it has a nice relaxed atmosphere and must be one of the better bets within a short distance from the mayhem that is Oxford Street.

On 2nd September 2013 - rating: 6
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Roger Button left this review about Adam & Eve

Anyone stepping out of their time machine and heading for what was the former Ben Crouch Tavern will be in for a hefty shock when they discover what is now the Adam and Eve. Long gone is the gothic creation from which you expect Dr Phibes to burst up through the floor or Bela Lugosi’s silhouetted figure in the lightning etched windows. Instead you will now find a swanky gastrobar for trendies with swish décor, chic furnishings, modern art and a more than a large dollop of pretentiousness.

The interior is divided into the “drinking” section at the front where you will share your table with a full compliment of condiments in case you require a dip into their bar food menu whilst the roped of rear section is reserved for the full on diners. A couple of muted TV’s didn’t really seem to be aimed any particular prospective audience and music was more intrusive than ambient.

If its beer you are after, there wasn’t much to get excited about with just Adnams Bitter available on the ale front (£3.50) and 2 other handpumps with reversed clips for Doom Bar and Youngs Gold. The quality of the Adnams was quite poor and I’m guessing that most visitors opt for the upmarket lagers or a chardonnay.

The only thing that it seems to have retained from its previous existence is attempt at horror, albeit from a different angle.. It may be a Garden of Eden for some but no tempting apples to make me want to return.

On 4th April 2012 - rating: 3
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Philip Carter left this review about The Ben Crouch Tavern

has been taken over by Geronimo Inns and changed its name from Ben Crouch to Adam & Eve

On 14th July 2009 - no rating submitted
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Rex Rattus left this review about Adam & Eve

From when this was Ben Crouch's Tavern: I'm not sure if I like this pub or not. One thing I am sure about is that it is very unusual, and nothing like a traditional pub. It's all crypts, Goths, dungeons and bizarre paraphernalia. It does do ale – only Pride when I was in there – but it is really an unusually themed restaurant. It is OK if you want an unusual dining experience, but it is not much like a pub. But I suppose I do quite like it in a funny kind of way.

On 25th October 2008 - no rating submitted
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