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The Britannia, Borough, SE1
SE1
SE1 3RU
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Britannia
A backstreet pub a little off the beaten track despite being only a few minutes’ walk from the throngs of Borough Market, this was inhabited almost entirely by locals on a recent mid-week evening visit, with us being the only tourists I suspect.
It’s quite attractive looking from the outside, and has a traditional U-shaped interior with sanded wooden boards on the floor, dark timberwork and large windows on two sides with some flock wallpaper elsewhere. A TV was up in the corner and although the volume was not on, there was instead a radio station playing, slightly too loudly I thought. A sign outside said that a new kitchen was opening in a week or so, with the food offering on our visit seeming to consist of a few jars of nuts on the bar and a small selection of pies.
The solitary beer on tap was Pedigree Amber, although a further pump appeared unused so there may on occasions be others. Ciders meanwhile were Kingston Press and Old Rosie. Whisky seems to the main focus here though, with a chalk board on the wall listing fifty or more. A small copper tap on the bar counter was presumably for punters to help themselves to splashes of water – an unusual feature and not something I’ve seen before.
On 3rd April 2017
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Britannia
In most ways, quite an old-fashioned backstreet pub, benefiting from high ceilings, large windows and a reasonable amount of space around the 'U'-shaped bar. Simply furnished and very plainly decorated, with the large whiskey list board and traditional water tap on the counter being the main features of note. Menu limited to Pieminister pies (£5) with mash, peas and gravy extra (£3). Two of three handpumps in use, offering Pedigree (£4.00) and Old Rosie cider. So nothing special, but I thought the place had a good atmosphere early on a Thursday evening.
On 15th October 2016
- rating: 7
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Alan Winfield left this review about The Britannia
The Britannia is a decent looking pub that is in the back streets of Borough.
Once inside there is a single U shaped room with the bar to the front,the room is bare boarded,the seating pew seats to the front and left,the right side has normal tables and chairs.
There is a large board to the front right which lists all Whiskies which are available by region,this is quite an impressive list,i do like a drink of single malt whisky so this list was of interest to me.
There were two real ales on the bar,i had a drink of Pedigree New World which went down very well,the other beer was Ringwood Forty Niner.
I really liked this pub,one i could stay in for a session.
Pub visited 26/5/2015
On 26th May 2015
- rating: 8
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- Accommodation : No last updated 31 August 2013 by Malden man
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 31 August 2013 by Malden man
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 31 August 2013 by Malden man
- Beer Garden : No last updated 31 August 2013 by Malden man
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 31 August 2013 by Malden man
- Car Park : No last updated 31 August 2013 by Malden man
- Darts : No last updated 31 August 2013 by Malden man
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 30 July 2013 by moby duck
- Karaoke : No last updated 31 August 2013 by Malden man
- Micropub : No last updated 03 April 2017 by Blackthorn _
- Pinball : No last updated 31 August 2013 by Malden man
- Pool Table : No last updated 31 August 2013 by Malden man
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 30 July 2013 by moby duck
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 03 April 2017 by Blackthorn _
