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2020 Spring crawl: Preston on Friday, 17th April with Pangolin
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The Viaduct Tavern, Holborn Viaduct, EC1
EC1
EC1A 7AA
The Viaduct Tavern
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Reviews of The Viaduct Tavern (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about The Viaduct Tavern
A corner pub with a curved front, this penultimate pub on my London's Beautiful Pubs crawl was initially a little more difficult to appreciate as it was so busy - they must knock off early around here on Fridays. The wall to the right of the bar has three large paintings set into marble surrounds, and there are some sparkly mirrors below the staircase; perhaps there's more to see but it was too busy to go exploring. My glimpses of the bar encouraged me to wait for a lull in proceedings, and I was eventually rewarded with quite a good photo of its simple, clean lines. Some of the detail on the exterior is quite interesting too. My notes say "beer nothing special", but to be fair my Fullers London Pride was in competition with memories of my first drink of the day, the same beer in the Victoria near Paddington, so was always going to be fighting a losing battle.
On 4th October 2021
- rating: 8
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Brainy Pool left this review about Viaduct Tavern
A beautiful looking Victorian corner pub with a typically grand Victorian interior which matches the snooty brigade that drink in here at office let out time. It is a bit too small and also the first pub in which I have genuinely felt underdressed, but I can’t really blame the pub for that. It’s nice.
On 16th May 2019
- rating: 6
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Viaduct Tavern
This Fullers tied house is well worth a visit for it's very fine exterior and interior,with a host of original features.It covers a 45 degree circular site opposite the Old Bailey ,while the interior has a very fine high moulded ceiling and a relief frieze which has been picked out by spotlights,highlighting cherubs with hops.Along one wall run full height mirrors,some with inlaid silk pictures,while behind the horseshoe bar is a former managers office in etched glass where beer tickets could be purchased and then distributed to thirsty employees after a days hard graft at the Old Bailey/Smithfield/Barts.There is also some fine wood carved doors and wood panelling around this area.
On Monday and Tuesday there are trips to see the former cells in the cellars,this pub reeks of history.The bar will offer three Fullers option which on my trip was London Pride,Olivers Island and an excellent Dark Star APA.I noticed the manager has a Fullers cellarmanship award and that explained the excellent conditioning.
The bar boards flooring has been scrubbed,and the pub will get rammed on Friday afterwork,but spend a little time here and soak up the fine features.
On 2nd March 2019
- rating: 8
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London's Beautiful Pubs by Will Larter
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Farringdon (London), 0.45 miles, 8 min walk (show)
London Blackfriars, 2.86 miles, 55 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 24 June 2014 by Pub SignMan
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- Beer Festivals : No last updated 27 May 2016 by Tris C
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- Car Park : No last updated 24 June 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 27 May 2016 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 24 June 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Dog Friendly : No - Guide dogs only. - last updated 27 May 2016 by Tris C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 27 October 2018 by hondo .
- Jukebox : No last updated 24 June 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Karaoke : No last updated 24 June 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Live Music : No last updated 27 May 2016 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 27 May 2016 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 27 May 2016 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 24 June 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Pool Table : No last updated 24 June 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 27 October 2018 by hondo .
- Real Cider : No last updated 24 June 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Wheelchair Access : Yes - Wheelchair accesible. - last updated 27 May 2016 by Tris C
- WiFi : Yes last updated 27 October 2018 by hondo .
