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The Argyle, EC1
EC1
EC1N 8PQ
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Bucking Fastard left this review about The Argyle
From the outside it looks uninviting ,in a modern development but with at least a roof terrace.However the interior is a bit more cosy,low ceiling,two small raised sections near both entrances,an L shaped bar and a descrete side section .However the corporate feel with three flatscreens all with BBC 24 News thankfully on mute,and pub grub menus in boxes did detract ,as did an illuminated advert display of the various non ale drinking options.I sat at a section of high tables but soon realised there is a very transient customer base.
At the bar 4 handpumps,two non descript ales "coming soon" so a choice of London Pride or TT Landlord which to my surprise was decent NBSS 3.
Just not enough to stand out or justify another visit but better than the nearby Sir Christopher Hatton.
On 26th November 2023
- rating: 6
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Moby Duck left this review about The Argyle
A pub that is less tacky inside than it looks from out, however the four cask beers available were pretty ordinary London Fayre,Doom Bar, Landlord, Pride and Tribute. I hadn't planned a visit here but being half an hour ahead of schedule and finding the pub open at 11.30 I looked in quietening natures call at the same time. It,s not a bad place but indestinguishable from a multitude of other London pubs with the same outlook, it's unlikely I will return anytime soon.
On 28th April 2023
- rating: 5
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Tris C left this review about The Argyle
Dating from at least 1808, this was originally the site of the Leather Bottle, rebuilt as part of a modern block on Leather Lane, formerly the King of Diamonds (the Hatton Garden diamond trade and 2015’s vault heist are over the road), the current name arriving around 2012.
The interior is as described: split level, boarded or patterned tiled floor, shades of grey colour scheme, patterned wallpaper, dark wood tall furniture, bulkhead lamps, a box of sauce and menu on the table, eclectic framed prints, white Anaglypta ceiling and four pointless TVs showing nothing in particular, sound and subtitles off; a McDonald’s-style soundtrack completed the ensemble.
The ale front amounted to Landlord, Doom, Pride and Tribute, £2.70 a half, fine and served by a friendly barmaid.
This place was better than expected, but the neighbouring Sir Christopher Hatton is a similar format though better, but why would anyone come here with the CBC up the road – with its minimum of nine pumps?
On 22nd March 2023
- rating: 4
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Argyle
A modern pub nestling at the bottom of a block of flats, presumably replacing an earlier pub on the site. The low-ceilinged ground floor bar has a slightly dark feel, counteracted by lots of lighting, and is broken up by bits of balustrading and a raised area. Upstairs is a terrace bar while down in the depths is a cellar gin bar, neither of which were open but are available to hire. Ther are also a few pavement tables outside. Doom Bar and a very tired Tribute on pump. Comfortable enough but the beer needs improving.
On 28th June 2022
- rating: 5
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hondo . left this review about The Argyle
3 floor bar (didn't visit upstairs or downstairs). Ground floor bar bare boarded with a raised area to one side. 4 real ales and food served.
On 20th October 2016
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Rex Rattus left this review about The Argyle
This is a Stonegate pub so I wasn't expecting much in the way of ale choice, as they tend to supply from the main national brand usual suspects. Some were present - they had on the inevitable London Pride, and also Wychwood Gold, Old Golden Hen, and Ringwood Best (£1.90 a half). The pub grub menus in the their little wooden holders offered things like cod & chips (£9.25), scampi & chips (£8.65), and burgers with a choice of sizes - 9oz at £9.15 and 7oz at £8.15. I saw a meal deal advertised giving 50% off main meals on Mondays.
The pub itself is OK without being anything special. It's bare-boarded, with a couple of raised area in corners of the pub, has a few aluminium framed seats outside, and casement windows that I guess would be thrown open in the warmer weather. Perhaps this one is a bit better than OK. I warmed to it a bit as I enjoyed a quiet half of Ringwood Best on a Wednesday afternoon.
On 15th June 2015
- rating: 5
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john gray left this review about The Argyle
Very busy with loud music on a Thursay night visit.4 beers on inc a good pint of Hackney -Hopspur.
On 13th October 2013
- rating: 5
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Malden man left this review about The Argyle
This pub has a modern looking exterior and is fairly plain and bland inside too with light grey walls and contemporary if generally traditional furniture. The bar is opposite the entrance, squint ended and either side of the front door are two slightly raised areas. Décor includes a few framed legal letters and notices plus a few objects on a high shelf above the front windows. Unusually there is a large first floor external terrace overlooking the street and Leather Lane Market; there is also a cellar bar but this was closed at the time. Although the pub lacks traditional features, there are plus points, the service was friendly and welcoming with beer tasters offered, the ale range not too bad either, it was the sight of the pump clips that enticed me inside. Saturday had Doom Bar, Redemption Hopspur, Cottage SB and Sambrook's Wandle. Various pump clips above the bar are testimony to a changing guest policy. Food is served although I didn't see a menu and there is access for disabled persons included WC facilities. Better than it looks from outside.
On 18th September 2013
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Argyle
Slightly unpromising-looking pub located in a modern block. However, it is much larger than it looks from the main entrance with the modernised Terrace Bar (well-sheltered by high glass screens) at first-floor level and a cellar bar (closed for a private function) in addition to the irregularly-shaped main bar area (with its light decor and fairly traditional furniture) in between. There is also a patio seating area on the Leather Lane side. Four handpumps (plus another upstairs), offering Pride, Cottage Hops & Glory and two from Oldershaw - Mowbray's Mash and Caskade (£3.25). Overall, much better than I remembered from its previous incarnation.
On 1st December 2012
- rating: 7
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SImon Clauson left this review about The Argyle
The former King of Diamonds, recently underwent it's long awaited refurbishment in February '12.
Since then it has gone from strength to strength. The exterior of the pub looks much better, with new furniture, better deals throughout the week, and, a THIRD bar in the Cellar.
A great end of the week atmosphere and now open Saturday and Sunday!
On 2nd July 2012
- rating: 9
[User has posted 1 recommendations about 1 pubs]