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The Wenlock Arms, Hoxton, N1
N1
N1 7TA
Served areas
The Wenlock Arms
is that because you're all waiting for us to go out of business so you won't have to pay up?
5:12 PM Jan 28th 2022 from Twitter for iPhone
Reviews of The Wenlock Arms (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
Danny O'Revey left this review about The Wenlock Arms
This area has become a real soulless part of town, lots of new flats and cold streets. The pub is a little run down and in need of attention, saved by the beer choice and quality
On 2nd December 2024
- rating: 6
[User has posted 1507 recommendations about 1484 pubs]
The Chairman left this review about The Wenlock Arms
I have visited a couple of times in the last few months and am unconvinced whether it is what I regard as a good pub. On the fuirst visit it was a Saturday evening and the pub was very busy with loud music being played, so I only had a quick half. I then visited again on a weekday afternoon, with much more time and space available. I tried a couple of beers: Gun Scaramanga extra pale ale was probably a lovely beer but was served too cold to really enjoy, and Beerblefish Blackbeerble stout had slightly too much of a sharp fruit taste for my liking. One of those is definitely the fault of the pub. Given the location is a bit off the beaten track, I can't see that I shall be rushing to return when there are better options not too far away.
On 31st May 2024
- rating: 6
[User has posted 49 recommendations about 49 pubs]
Quinno _ left this review about The Wenlock Arms
Having trudged over to find the place firmly closed and shuttered 15 minutes after its supposed opening time, we wandered back at 2pm to find the place open. Been many a year since I last visited and to be honest it’s not the place it was. A bit monoculture now. Plenty of beers and a good range but the prices...basically 6 quid or above. The quality wasn’t all that either - Titanic Mild (NBSS 3) was slightly warm whilst the Five Points Derailed lived-up to its name (2.5). All served-up by a mute barman (he literally said nothing throughout two transactions) in his 50s but dressed like he was in his 20s. One upside was the presence of gratis roasties at the bar. When compared to the Old Fountain, the gulf is wide. 6.5
June 2013
First visit to the revamped Wenlock which was still shrouded in scaffolding as work continues upstairs. The bar itself is seemingly unaltered whilst the room has had a deep clean, lick of paint, seats have been re-upholstered and there’s new downstairs loos (the gents is ridiculously tight though). 10 ales on with an impressive selection alongside some craft kegs and real cider. Beer-wise, my Clarence & Fredericks Strong Mild was in decent nick with the Tiny Rebel IPA perhaps a little under-par. Enjoyably eclectic music (Swing and Big Bands through to Simon & Garfunkel and Cure in 30 minutes). If there was a 10% CAMRA discount, no mention of it was made to me and I didn’t see it advertised. Maybe the staff should be a bit more pro-active pushing it. Note to the blackboard scribe: it’s “Sambrooks” not “Sam Brooks”…anyway a decent start. Rated 8
March 2012
Bade this place a farewell last night. The Brewers Gold, Acorn Porter and St Peters Mild were on great form. We are assured that the pub will re-open imminently with the same ethos but with a general clean-up and upgrades. We shall see. Rating 8
November 2010
A renowned ale pub in a frankly odd location (must've been the only bit the Luftwaffe didn't hit judging by the less-than-salubrious surroundings you need to trudge through to get here), this a classic Victorian corner local standing proud in a sea of redevelopment and poorly-constructed 1960’s flats. A large selection (9, is it?) of well-kept ales from a variety of microbreweries are on offer, along with a real cider. The quality is usually pretty good, though they have been known serve the odd poor one and been less than helpful when you politely tell them. The range of previously served ales is evident by the collection old pump clips festooned around the bar. Prices are very competitive given the postcode. Basic pub grub is available - the doorstep wedge sarnies are very good. Music is quietly piped and there’s live Jazz on a Friday evening.
The interior is the weak point – it’s small and cramped (OK, not much you can do there) and often feels quite grubby and dingy; indeed the gents loos are little more than a smelly wall to go against. The brewery mirrors add a little extra light, but frankly higher wattage light bulbs would be just as useful. Service too can sometimes be rather brusque. The pub’s clientèle is generally quite mixed; students, office workers, posties and CAMRA stereotypes all mingle at the bar, generating a good atmosphere inside. Beware that the regulars can be very vociferous at times.
As stated elsewhere, this place is under threat of closure and demolition in the very near future, so get down there while you can. Overall, a classic ale pub that demands a visit but it’s not without fault. Rating 8
On 20th February 2024
- rating: 7
[User has posted 5483 recommendations about 5464 pubs]
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Essex Road, 0.83 miles, 15 min walk (show)
Hoxton, 0.94 miles, 18 min walk (show)
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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 - No under 21s after 7.00 pm. - last updated 12 March 2023 by Tris C
- Darts : Yes last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes - Hot bar snacks/sandwiches. - last updated 12 March 2023 by Tris C
- Jukebox : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 12 March 2023 by Tris C
- 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 03 March 2023 by Blue Scrumpy
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 06 February 2017 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 20 February 2024 by Quinno _
