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Brass Monkey, SW1
SW1
SW1V 1AU
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Tris C left this review about Brass Monkey
Dating from 1852, this was originally the Lord Burleigh.
It’s very small inside, with a raised area to the rear. The floor is boarded, furniture being mixed and tall, some tables are extra tall, which isn’t amusing. The bar area is modern, with the bar’s lip lit from underneath; it looks like something from a cocktail bar in what appears to be a shop conversion, with bare wood wainscotting with white walls and ceiling, studded with small downlighters, the whole effect being overly bright. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire with the sound off was playing on the TV, so as not to interfere with the muzak. There’s little décor, aside from the life-sized black wooden sculpture of a gorilla. Customers seemed local, with the raised area occupied by fizzed-up squealers.
There were two pumps, one dispensing Doom, the other with a Landlord clip, but rather than unused or clip reversed, it was crisscrossed with black electrical tape for some weird reason, so I ended up with a half of Sharp’s Atlantic at £3.00.
This really is a poor place, even by the poor standards of Victoria, which the pub claims is a two-minute walk away.
On 17th November 2021
- rating: 4
[User has posted 1985 recommendations about 1951 pubs]
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custodian 42 left this review about Brass Monkey
Weak Real Ale in a pleasantly turned out pub meant I had to resort to cider. Get some decent ale in to warrant a revisit.
On 18th January 2017
- rating: 5
[User has posted 1693 recommendations about 1691 pubs]
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E TA left this review about Brass Monkey
It's improved a bit since John's and Rex's latest reviews, below, and is now a pleasant town pub, mainly used by commuters so lacking in conviviality, but at least the beer's better. Two ales on, Doombar and Landlord, both in good condition, and a pump reserved for a real cider, which sadly had a sign on saying ‘Symonds Cider Coming Soon'. There was a flat screen showing live sports, the staff were pleasant, and while there was no proper cooked food available, they did offer plates of nibbles. Worth including in a crawl.
On 11th December 2015
- rating: 7
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john gray left this review about Brass Monkey
One long narrow roomed pub with Landlord and Pride on cask.Bit dull.
On 12th September 2015
- rating: 5
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Rex Rattus left this review about Brass Monkey
Just the one real ale on in here - Doom Bar at £2.10 a half, with a Timothy Taylor Landlord clip reversed on the other clip. The single sheet menus features burgers - the "Monkey", with bacon, cheddar and red onions, and chips of course, is 8.9 (£8.90?).
This is a single room pub. At the front is a row of tall tables/tall stools on the right, and on the left is a mix of normal tables and chairs and wooden pews, complete with cushions. The small bar counter is at the back on the left, and up a few steps behind it is a small platform with a sofa or two on it. The latticed glazed bay window at the front is a nice feature, but when I visited I didn't see a lot to recommend this place. Poor quality ordinary beer at expensive prices isn't really my cup of tea - but perhaps at another time when there might be a couple of decent ales on it might be a much nicer place.
On 22nd May 2015
- rating: 5
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Brass Monkey
Curious little bar, and not at all obvious as you walk past. However, once inside, you find a compact, narrow layout of (annoying) high and (less annoying) standard-height tables. There are also a few comfortable chairs by the front bow window and some other seating in a small area up a short flight of stairs at the back. Tea lights and background music in the evenings. Two handpumps on the short bar counter, offering regulars Doom Bar and TT Landlord (£3.90). Overall, it can be quite a relaxing place for a pint just a short distance away from the hustle and bustle of Victoria station (even on a Friday post work when it is usually busy but not crowded).
On 9th February 2013
- rating: 7
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Steve C left this review about Brass Monkey
This place is a lot less like a restaurant and more like a bar than the outside suggests and I was surprised to see Adnams and Landlord hand pumps, although the latter was off. It is only a small bar so a limited selection of Peroni, Amstel, Heineken, Becks, Strongbow and Guinness is available.
The chilled background music was at a unobtrusive volume and there is a plasma screen which was off during my visit and I didn't spot any ads for future sporting events so probably no Sky.
This isn't the sort of place that I would normally choose to drink in, but I can see the attraction as it is a nice little bar.
On 4th November 2009
- rating: 7
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Philip Carter left this review about The Lord Burleigh
Not sure if it has closed down. Looked through the window and seems to be a bit of a mess inside.
On 3rd February 2007
- no rating submitted
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