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Sutton Arms, Clerkenwell, EC1
EC1
EC1V 0DH
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Sutton Arms
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Reviews of Sutton Arms (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about Sutton Arms
Another one overdue a revisit, popped-in during the perineum period between Xmas and New Years. No notable changes from 2015 that I could ascertain although I was half a dozen beers in. Unpretentious feel about the place. A couple of cask ales from Track on the go, my Cowboy Town had a fag-end of the cask feel to it but was fine (NBSS 3). Group decision to hit the Xmas beers hard followed as we were delighted to see St Bernadus Christmas Ale on keg and N’Ice Chouffe in the fridge. I’d recommend this one. 7.5
April 2015
Fairly straightforward corner pub, not to be confused with the other Sutton Arms on Carthusian Street. Ended up here due to the first choice of the Slaughtered Lamb being absolutely rammed so wasn’t expecting a huge amount. Fairly small and unprepossessing interior, though at least it felt a bit more homely than is the norm in these parts. Three ales on and a surprisingly decent choice, with Crate Golden and an Otley beer alongside the more bog-standard Pride. My Crate was in good form. Again, unlike nearby establishments, the food here is decently-priced pub grub (as outlined below). Solid down-to-earth boozer that makes an effort with its ale - I wouldn’t have an issue popping into here again. Rated 7
On 20th February 2024
- rating: 7
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Will Larter left this review about Sutton Arms
One of two pubs of this name in the environs of Farringdon station - the other is near Barbican tube, less than half a mile away, and is owned by Fullers. This one is a free house with three hand pumps and a plethora of keg beers from many craft breweries, of which I identified three as being based in London when I was here last autumn. My half of Elusive brewery's Restless World was in very good condition, as indeed it should have been as it was advertised as their "beer of the week"! It was late afternoon when I was here, and neither busy nor very quiet. I quite liked it here - the background music was interesting and at a tolerable volume. For a more detailed description, I refer you to the review below.
Date of visit: 14th September 2022
On 14th April 2023
- rating: 7
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Pub SignMan left this review about Sutton Arms
Within easy striking distance of Farringdon station, and yet down an inconspicuous side street that might otherwise never think to venture down, this is a cracking little boozer that has found its way into the Good Beer guide in recent years. The pub has a long, but narrow, ground floor room, carpeted throughout and with lincrusta covered walls beneath a low dado. Large windows down two sides of the building, mostly with modern etched glasswork bearing the pub’s name, allows plenty of light into one end of the room, whilst by contrast, the bar is in a dark, windowless part of the room, blocked in part by a staircase which may lead to a first floor overspill area, but appeared to be blocked off on this particular evening. The bar itself has a nice traditional counter with a matching bar back, whilst the walls have been decorated with various blackboards, including some large ones listing the beer range and food options (pies), as well as plenty of old photos and a fair number of certificates.
There were three cask ales available when I arrived - Kernel Pale Ale, Anspach & Hobday The Bitter and Burning Sky Plateau, with seven craft keg options rounding out a decent overall selection. A proper old school landlord was presiding over the bar team and he engaged in a bit of good-hearted banter when he handed over a well-kept drop of the Plateau (£4.80). There was a good sized crowd in, without the place feeling overcrowded, but they were making enough noise for twice as many people, making for a very raucous visit.
I really liked this one and was a little surprised that it doesn’t seem to get spoken of in the same terms as some of Central London’s better known backstreet ale houses. It’s definitely on my radar as a great option to dip into when I’m in the Farringdon area and I suspect I may warm to it further after repeat visits.
On 30th October 2022
- rating: 7
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- Accommodation : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 30 October 2022 by Pub SignMan
- Darts : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 30 October 2022 by Pub SignMan
- Function Room : Yes - From review - last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Live Music : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 04 February 2022 by Blue Scrumpy
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 30 October 2022 by Pub SignMan
- WiFi : Yes last updated 30 October 2022 by Pub SignMan
