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The Mitre, W2
W2
W2 3QH
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Mitre
The Paddington, Bayswater area of West London is not blessed with good pubs but the exception is the Mitre.
Tucked away in a quiet mews street a short distance from the busy Bayswater road, this grade lI listed building has a great CAMRA listed interior as described below and, although opened out from its once multi roomed layout, it still retains lots of distinct areas with traditional features, etched glass and period fireplaces.
Five real ale hand pumps on the bar, but being owned by Youngs, no surprise that Youngs Original and Special dominate these. But fortunately for my recent visit St Austell Proper Job was also on the pumps and in fine form as well.
Can’t comment on the food as I have never eaten here, but for a relaxing beer away from the madness of the Bayswater Road, you will be hard pushed to beat it.
On 12th December 2021
- rating: 8
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Mitre
This is a must visit for it's CAMRA listed interior ,and traditional mews pub atmosphere.Although the apex curved door is the obvious way in,the side entrance along Craven Terrace is magnificent with original glazed tiling,staircase to the first floor dining room,etched glass doors to what was originally a Ladies Bar and a Private Bar .Sadly the internal room dividers have been lost but the Private Bar serving hatch still exists but glazed over.Outside by this side entrance are steps down to Old Mary's cocktail lounge housed in a basement but not open on my lunchtime trip.The food menu seemed traditional pub fare at a slight premium as you might expect given the location.
Back to the apex front door both sides have traditional features with a bench seat to the left and modern dining tables to the right,the flooring wooden throughout and parquet where the two snugs were on the right.Winding around the left side you enter into a high ceiling back lounge which then leads to a snug infront of a bar access area and finally an etched glass door to the side exit on Craven Terrace.The picture window frames are noteworthy throughout,with a clever design pattern at the top.
Being a Young's house,their Original was doubled up but thankfully there was a Proper Job alternative which saved the visit
(NBSS 3,£ 5.40).There was some craft keg from the likes of Beavertown which may also help.The constant muzak was bearable and there is a charming outside terrace with small tables high above a rapidly descending Lancaster Mews which is sufficient for me to classify this pub as a mews pub.One not to be missed in the area.
On 5th August 2021
- rating: 8
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Tris C left this review about The Mitre
Just when you thought that there was no such thing as a decent pub in Bayswater, along comes this, a CAMRA Regionally Important Historic Interior specimen now shorn of it's Whitbread deer's head sign logo.
The name in etched glass to the entrance and into a pub with a modern boarded floor with some carpeting, fantastic etched and cut glass mirrored bar back with a lovely gilded carved cornice. A side snug features an ornate fireplace with scrolling and gas flame fire. Furniture is traditional and pubby with lighting coming mainly from Victorian-style hanging glass teardrop lanterns. There's another sort of lantern with stained glass in the rear room, which was probably once over a billiards table. Muted music played and there was a good vibe in here with a mixed crowd of locals and tourists; the pub is clearly very gay friendly, judging by the party at the table next to me.
Ales: the usual Young's suspects with Proper Job as guest and no-brainer. It did have a slightly odd taste, as if the barmaid had spaffed a slug of lemonade into it, drinkable but not exceptional.
This is a good solid Victorian boozer and I'd have no problem making a beeline for it if in W2, not that the Mitre has anything in the way of competition in this part of the world.
On 9th February 2020
- rating: 7
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Old Boots left this review about The Mitre
A classic Victorian corner pub but with a mercilessly modernised inside front bar, although a nice counter and period style wallpaper tone it down and the barback is a real classic. Badged as a Youngs house it serves Youngs ordinary and a beer from Hackney plus a cider on the five pulls. There are also twelve keg taps with Camden, Meantime and some National brands. At the back the rooms are in a Victorian style but I didn't explore them. The pretentious use of a Victorian country house servants bell board loses it points. The beer is very well looked after it's just some of the choices seem driven by trendiness not quality. Some of the staff were exemplary.
On 12th June 2016
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Quinno _ left this review about The Mitre
A characterful Youngs boozer with a relatively unspoilt interconnected multi-room interior. Burgundy red colouring, curtains on the windows, etched and cut glasswork, mosaic flooring and tiling on the entrances and an all-round homely feel. Five pumps dispensing four ales; Youngs Bitter and Special, Twickenham Naked Ladies and one from Hop Stuff which was in good form, although I paid through the nose for it. Also noted Aspell Temple Moon cider. Worth a visit or two, I enjoyed it here and it’s far enough away from (but close enough to) Paddington and the Bayswater Road to decamp here if you want to get a later train out home. 7.5
On 22nd March 2016
- rating: 8
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Steve C left this review about The Mitre
The Mitre is a traditional pub with an L shaped bar area down the left hand side where there are some high tables and chairs. To the front right is a small seating room with two ornate glass panelled doors with ‘Ladies Only’ and ‘Private’ which suggests that this area used to be two very small snugs. More seating is found to the right rear of the pub and behind the bar in a separate room. There was some background music playing and I didn’t spot any televisions. Café seating runs down both exterior walls of this corner pub.
The bar supports five hand pumps that were drawing Young’s Ordinary and Special alongside Redemption’s Urban Dusk and Pale Ale as well as Weston’s Twist cider. There is also a standard and premium draught selection. Food is available and the cheapest thing I could find on the menu was a risotto for £10.
I think that this pub is worth a look if in the area, but I wouldn’t want to stay in here all evening.
On 1st May 2015
- rating: 7
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Mitre
A friendly locals Youngs pub, with four Youngs beers and a guest beer, which was Redemption Hopspur. The pub has a splendid display of etched and cut glasswork. The lobby on the right-hand side is of interest, with its fine mosaic and tile work. The rear area of the pub was wallpapered and mostly set up for dining. Worth seeking out.
On 8th February 2015
- rating: 8
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Mitre
A fine traditional corner pub, owned by Youngs since 2008. It is a Grade II listed building dating from 1850, and although partially opened out there are many original features remaining (including many etched glass door and screen panels, some open fireplaces and a nice tiled mosaic floor at the side entrance). Five handpumps - two clipped for Ordinary plus Special, Bombardier and the seasonal Waggle Dance (top quality). Well worth seeking out.
On 15th June 2011
- rating: 8
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I L left this review about The Mitre
Very nice ornate pub inside with lots of glass and dark wood. originally this pub would have had a number of separate rooms (there is still a door that has Ladies Room engraved in the glass panel) but has now been partially opened out . Lots of leather sofas and chairs about and clientele seems to be rather upmarket types that ignore you when you politely ask to get passed. Usual Youngs ales on with Sharps Doom Bar on as a guest during our visit. Nice place but not sure I would rush back. Plenty of blondes behind the bar though!
On 29th October 2010
- rating: 6
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Mitre
Rather typical but nice London dorner pub, bar facing you as you walk in on the corner & you can turn left or right. Bare wooden boards, high ceiling, dark panals & comfortable low or high red 'leather' seating.
Youngs house & seems to be full range. Well kept beer at £3.50 a pint.
A nice traditional pub.
On 13th October 2010
- rating: 7
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