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The Carpenters Arms, W1

12 Seymour Place
W1
W1H 7NE
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Tris C left this review about The Carpenters Arms

Yet again, a place dating from the late 18th century, rebuilt around 100 years later.
In many ways, this pub is light years different from the Beehive up the road but in some ways it’s just the same, or at least finds favour with similar – if not more dreadful – customers; they had all dumped their belongings on the studded banquette booths, depriving others of their use, so they could crowd around the bar, blocking it from other customers, shouting at the tops of their voices. I lost count of the number of times I was jostled by the overenthusiastic $%^&*; around four of them came perilously close to getting decked. The experience wasn’t improved by the slow service, made slower by one of the barmaids doing shots with a customer, whilst supposedly serving from behind the bar, which U-shaped, is one of the interior’s most attractive features. There are some tall stools to the bar, unused. Lighting is normal and Victorian in style, décor comprising wall mounted rusty carpentry tools, then dozens of pump clip faces, decorating the rear wall.
Ales: three unused pumps, Adnams Old Ale, Harvey’s Sussex and Vale’s VPA at a reasonable £2.25 a half and nice.
My drink was probably the only redeeming feature of this place. It may be ok at quieter times, but if I were to return and find the same – or similar – crowd in attendance, I’d turn and run; the Portman across the road, whilst lacking in character, is a far more restful experience.

Rated 3.5.

On 22nd October 2021 - rating: 4
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E TA left this review about The Carpenters Arms

This traditional town pub is well described by others, particularly PSM’s review below. Now it’s a card-only establishment, and no food was on offer when we visited. The young staff were functional but not terribly friendly or interested. On the plus side it is a busy, lively local, with a good mix of customers. Three pumps were dry, the others were dispensing Vale VPA and Harvey’s Sussex Best; the beer was well-kept and enjoyable. It’s a decent boozer, not expensive for the area, and I’d be happy to come back for a few pints.

On 30th September 2021 - rating: 7
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custodian 42 left this review about The Carpenters Arms

Busy pub on Tuesday evening. Bar in the middle with five real ales but nothing of any strength.

On 28th February 2018 - rating: 4
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Steve C
London Marylebone, 0.61 miles, 11 min walk (show)
London Paddington, 1.06 miles, 20 min walk (show)
London Euston, 1.92 miles, 37 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Carpenters Arms, W1
18th Jan 2023, 19:05
Review submitted by ROB Camra
 
22nd Oct 2021, 19:28
Review submitted by Tris C amended by Tris C

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  • Darts : Yes last updated 23 November 2014 by Pub SignMan
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 23 November 2014 by Pub SignMan
  • Function Room : Yes - From review - last updated 25 October 2010 by Dave McNally
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  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 23 November 2014 by Pub SignMan
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  • WiFi : Yes last updated 23 November 2014 by Pub SignMan
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