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John Snow, Soho, W1
W1
W1F 9QJ
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Tris C left this review about John Snow
As usual with Soho pubs, this dates from the early 18th century, but was rebuilt in the late 18th for Watney’s. It was known as the Newcastle-upon-Tyne until the current name’s application in 1956.
Given Humphrey’s admirable – for once – penchant for restoration, I’m not sure how much of the interior is original, but it’s very attractive and with its bottle green paint job, cream Anaglypta ceiling, dark wood, cut and etched glass, with pot boy doors between rooms, much like the Angel in Bermondsey, but not as challenging as those in Maida Vale’s Prince Alfred. With normal seating, banquettes and a ban on music, it’s very evocative of the Victorian age.
Sadly, there’s no draught beer, the most appealing drink being Old Brewery on keg at a pricey – for Sam’s – £2.35 a half and drinkable once warmed up.
As for customers, they were generally fairly young, the pub being a well-known gay venue but not so in-your-face (so to speak) as other gay venues around the Old Compton Street pink triangle a short walk from here, most congregated outside, drinking from plastic mugs.
This is a very nice pub. With a good choice of real ales, this could be something of a destination.
On 16th October 2021
- rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about John Snow
A quick one in here. Not much has changed downstairs and it's fairly small, so popped back upsatirs like I did 13(!) years prior. The room has been done over a little, either that or my memory is playing tricks. Still no OBB! I've become more enamoured with Sam's pubs over the years and whilst this isn't exactly first divsion, I still enjoyed my 30 minutes drinking one of the fruit beers.
October 2006
Sam Smiths outlet just off Carnaby Street, named after the chap who demonstrated that Cholera was a water-borne disease; the pump he used was located just outside the entrance. The downstairs bar is partitioned into three small areas by very low part-glazed screens. The upstairs bar is one main room, with the classic SS etched glass and wood panelling décor. Usual Sam Smiths range – except no OBB so no real ale. Clientele tend to be quite young. The inside also tends to get bloody cold outside of summer. I find it hard to have much of an opinion about this place really…meh. Visit once to have a quick look round. Rated 5
On 6th January 2020
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about John Snow
Interesting Sam Smiths pub, with two of the three ground floor rooms divided by a part-glazed screen with a VERY low door. The other space is a snug, but there is a somewhat grander room upstairs (now mostly used for those dining). However, there is still no OBB on handpump which meant that it was the India Ale (£2.55, half) instead on this flying revisit. Certainly worth a visit, but could be so much better if they just had their real ale on.
On 2nd January 2020
- rating: 6
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- Accommodation : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Car Park : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Child Friendly : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 September 2013 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Karaoke : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Live Music : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Pool Table : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Quiz Night : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Real Ale : No last updated 20 September 2008 by Alan Hurdle
- Real Cider : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- Wheelchair Access : No - WCs downstair. - last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
- WiFi : No last updated 16 October 2021 by Tris C
