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The Cask & Glass, SW1

39 Palace Street
SW1
SW1E 5HN
Phone: 02078347630

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Tris C left this review about The Cask & Glass

Dating from 1862 as the Duke of Cambridge, the pub’s one-hundredth anniversary was celebrated with the introduction of the current name.
It’s cosy inside, with a rare carpet, some smoky blue paint and framed prints. The landlady here was very friendly, though the place was virtually empty, when all other local pubs were doing a good trade midweek, though there were a few friendly squaddies in, from the local Wellington Barracks in Petty France.
Ales offer comprised Master Brew and Spitfire (both reversed), then Whitstable Bay and seasonal Late Red at £2.75 a half and ok.
I think I’ll leave this one to the locals, civil servants and squaddies.

On 12th November 2021 - rating: 4
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Cask & Glass

This small Shep Neame pub sits between the Phoenix and The Colonies and was probably my favourite of the three, although I probably didn’t see it at its best when visiting on a busy after work evening session when it was standing room only both inside and outside on the pavement.
The pleasant small traditional dark wood exterior is carried on inside the small carpeted bar with a traditional wooden bar frontage and full dark wood panelling at both ends of the room.
Master Brew, Spitfire, Whitstable Pale Ales and Samuel Adams Blond Ambition, Sheps seasonal collaboration with the Boston brewer, were on the four pumps.

On 29th April 2019 - rating: 8
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custodian 42 left this review about The Cask & Glass

Small Shepherd Neame pub which was quite pleasant even though it was busy. I managed to get a seat and read my paper whilst enjoying the Spitfire. Would return.

On 1st March 2017 - rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Cask & Glass

Very cosy little Shepherd Neame pub with a wonderful relaxed atmosphere at a quiet time, but very different when the nearby offices close (although the service is still very efficient). Traditional furniture and decor, with a couple of patio tables out front. The beer from the four handpumps is always excellent, with Master Brew, Whitstable Bay and Spitfire (£4.35) available on this visit. Well worth seeking out.

On 10th September 2016 - rating: 8
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E TA left this review about The Cask & Glass

Well described below, this small back street Shepherd and Neame pub has a current GBG entry, well deserved. It was originally the Duke of Cambridge. Staff were a little frosty, clientele were a decent bunch. Three ales on, three from Shepherd and Neame and a guest, Whitstable IPA. I had Spitfire and Spitfire Gold, both in truly excellent condition. A definite for a crawl.

On 30th November 2015 - rating: 8
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Steve C left this review about The Cask & Glass

The Cask and Glass is a very small pub Shepherd Neame pub located in the backstreets somewhere in between Victoria Station and Buckingham Palace. Available from the bar was the usual SN draught range alongside cask Spitfire, Spitfire Gold, Master Brew and Whitstable Bay. I decided to plump for half a Spitfire (£2.10) and the only thing that the governor said during our transaction was “two ten”. I wouldn’t mind so much if the pub was busy, but I was the only customer during my recent Wednesday afternoon visit.

The décor is what one would expect from any self-respecting London Boozer and there is a small television that was airing the news with low volume. World Cup Rugby, on terrestrial television, was advertised for later in the evening. Outside the front of the pub on a widened path is some café seating. This pub has normal operating times during the week, but on Saturday the doors open at midday and close at 20:00 and on Sunday this pub is closed all day.

This is a pleasant pub; it’s just a shame about the rude service because it was totally unnecessary. Some people love grumpy governors because they think they give an otherwise dull pub a bit of character. I’m not one of these people because I think rude governors are arseholes.

On 14th October 2015 - rating: 6
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Cask & Glass

We hit this pub at it's peak, still a lot of the customers were drinking outside in the front of the pub. There were four handpumps all of which were Shepherd Neame, we went for the Whitstable Bay, which was good and refreshing.

On 29th July 2015 - rating: 8
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Quinno _ left this review about The Cask & Glass

A wedge-shape Shepherd Neame pub in back streets but handily close for Victoria tube. Enticing exterior adorned with hanging baskets and potted plants. The interior is cosy with well-worn carpet, dark varnished wall panelling, padded banquette seating and an attractive bar canopy. Four Sheps ales on (Spitfire, Masterbrew, Kent Best and a seasonal usually). Beer quality has always been good on my visits. Prices are a high but are least listed at the prominently displayed price list by the bar. Service at the bar is usually friendly. As mentioned elsewhere, this is a small pub so seating is at premium at busy times. In a nod to modern trends there is free wifi available. This is a charming little pub and I’d happily recommend it.

On 30th August 2013 - rating: 8
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Chris 87 left this review about The Cask & Glass

A stone's throw from Westminster Cathedral is this tiny Shepherd Neame boozer, which a group of us decamped to on a saturday lunchtime. Staff were friendly and efficient and a TV was somewhat unneccesarily showing sky 1 in one corner. Pints of Late Red (£3.40) were consumed and I'm sure I'd have liked this place a bit more if I could get on with SN beer, sadly to say I can't (all their beers have a flavourless, watery quality to me). Still, its a lovely old pub in a touristy location, and if you like Shepherd Neame you'll enjoy it here for sure.

On 12th December 2010 - rating: 7
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Cask & Glass

This very small pub (reputedly the capital's smallest) had more customers stood outside with their drinks than there were sat inside, yet amazingly I was still able to find myself a seat and have enough room to read my paper in comfort - even on a Friday evening.
The interior is fairly pleasant with a nice traditional bar and some comfortable leather banquettes running along the front wall in addition to some efficiently laid out tables and chairs. A small TV was on in the corner of the room, but it wasn't tuned in properly, so there was nothing to watch. The pub had a nice, calm atmosphere and struck me as being a good place for a post-work pint, so long as you weren't in a large group.
It's a Sheps pub, so no surprises at the bar, with Masterbrew, Spitfire, Kent's Best (£3.20) and Whitstable Bay on the pumps. I had a half decent pint of the Kent's Best served to me by a fairly miserable barmaid who struggled to comprehend my simple order.
I'm not a big fan of Sheps pubs, but this place had enough charm about it to make me consider a return visit. A guest ale or two wouldn't go amiss though.

On 2nd September 2010 - rating: 7
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