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The Boot, WC1
WC1
WC1H 8BS
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Tris C left this review about The Boot
The pub sign depicts a boot painted in gold, long before the establishment of FIFA, the Golden Boot as it then was, existing here in some form since at least the end of the 17th century; an interesting history is documented on CAMRA’s site. Sadly, the tiling has been painted over, but the Charrington’s windows, ceramic plaque and rare lanterns with the brewer’s logo remain.
Aside from the friendly old landlady, there’s little of heritage value here as there’s a fairly basic interior, with bare floor and a colour scheme, described by what was playing on the video jukebox (Visage: Fade to Grey), with white Anaglypta ceiling and much in the way of GAA memorabilia and at least one Tricolour, though I don’t think this is an Irish pub by any stretch, or at least not any more, as virtually all the customers were young, studenty types probably from nearby UCL, some enjoying the pool table with enthusiasm. Furniture is conventional with further décor coming in the form of knickknacks and Toby jugs above the bar.
Ales amounted to just Doom or OSH (reversed), so it was a half of Stella (£2.80) served by the aforementioned friendly landlady.
Worth a visit, this pub is certainly characterful and could be interesting with some quality ale, but I think I’ll leave it to the students.
On 25th October 2022
- rating: 4
[User has posted 1983 recommendations about 1949 pubs]
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Will Larter left this review about The Boot
It was quite lively when I called in here, though it was not yet 6pm. There were two hand pumps on the bar, one with Sharps Doom Bar and the other with something called Grubber, which I guessed, rightly as it turns out, was likely to be a golden ale from Greene King. So I had a half of Doom Bar, which was in reasonable nick and came in at £1.95, considerably cheaper than the Harrison around the corner. There was an unfortunate smell near the bar which reminded me of vomit - I hope this was a temporary manifestation and I wouldn't let it put me off another visit if I were to find myself in the vicinity with time for a drink.
On 6th March 2017
- rating: 5
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Quinno _ left this review about The Boot
Unashamed locals pub with a bit of charm, in the backstreets by Kings Cross. Nice tiling on the exterior which also sports original leaded windows. Inside it’s a large open-plan square room with a pseudo-Irish theme. As mentioned below, it’s quite cluttered with various bits and bobs - items of note include framed sports (hurling?) shirts, a pair of skis mounted above the bar, darts and pool. A passing attempt at sophistication with candles atop the battered tables. The mark of a true local included a nondescript old boy snoozing away. Just GK Abbot at the bar though it was in fair shape and under 4 quid. The landlady was friendly and bade me a farewell. Despite having little to draw me back, I had a soft spot for this place and it was worth my 10 minutes.
On 16th March 2016
- rating: 6
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London St Pancras International, 0.4 miles, 7 min walk (show)
London Kings Cross, 0.44 miles, 8 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 16 March 2016 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 16 March 2016 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 16 March 2016 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No last updated 16 March 2016 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 16 March 2016 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 16 March 2016 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : No last updated 16 March 2016 by Quinno _
- Darts : Yes last updated 16 March 2016 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 16 March 2016 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 16 March 2016 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : Yes - Video. - last updated 22 October 2022 by Tris C
- Karaoke : No last updated 22 October 2022 by Tris C
- Live Music : No last updated 22 October 2022 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 06 April 2009 by hondo .
- Micropub : No last updated 16 March 2016 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 16 March 2016 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 16 March 2016 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : No last updated 22 October 2022 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 16 March 2016 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 16 March 2016 by Quinno _
- WiFi : No last updated 22 October 2022 by Tris C
