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The Harrison Pub
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Reviews of The Harrison (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Harrison
Only 5 minutes from Kings Cross but in a different world, a backstreet local independently-owned and it shows. The classic 1930s exterior features some original Watney's windows, while the interior has been tastefully modernised but retaining some nice original features like the fireplace. Pavement tables are provided outside. Ales on were TT Landlord, Five Points XPA and Small Beer Steam, with some craft keg and a range of bottles also. Food seemed to be good, no nonsense grub and there are even a few bedrooms. I can't say that the prices leapt out as too excessive but I suppose it depends where else you have been. Anyway, a good pub for me.
On 12th December 2022
- rating: 7
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Tris C left this review about The Harrison
On 6th May 2016 - rating: 5
A first in here, this pub was built in the 1860s but was rebuilt in 1934; there's some rather nice Watney's Ales signage to the windows.
The interior's a bit modern with quite conventional furniture and brown leatherette sofas to the rear. Walls are white with burgundy-painted infill and artworks to the walls. The bar appears to be modern and the floor is bare boarded and there are two log burning stoves. Given that it's situated down a quiet side street, surrounded by council blocks, we were surprised to see that the crowd was quite young and rather fashionable - the place was very full, especially when you consider that it was a mid-evening Monday.
The pub is also quite big on entertainment with live music in the basement, mainly Folk in nature. There are also comedy nights with some quite big names that have appeared on Live at the Apollo.
The barman was friendly enough and served me with a decent half of Timothy Taylor's Landlord at a rather steep £2.30. Also on were Fuller's London Pride and Sharp's Doom Bar.
This pub was hugely better than expected. I'd have given it a higher mark if it hadn't been so full and the ale choice had been both more interesting and extensive. Certainly worth a visit if in the area.
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Yup. Have to agree with Will on this one as a visit last night elicited a half of Landlord at a staggering £3.15 and this is Bloomsbury! A half of the delicious Unbarred Old Ale (6.3%) was just £2.40 at the Queens Head across the road; it's was no surprise that this pub was dead and that the Queens Head was heaving. With prices this high, there's no chance of a return visit; marked down accordingly.
On 30th November 2022
- rating: 3
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Will Larter left this review about The Harrison
I caught the Harrison at a quiet time and wasn't as impressed as previous reviewers. The beer offering of Sharps Doom Bar, Fullers London Pride and Timothy Taylor Landlord was uninspired, and my half of Pride was insipid and pricey. I paid £2.30 here compared with £1.55 at the nearby Queens Head (admittedly for a weaker beer and with Camra discount applied) - I dread to think what the usually expensive Landlord might have come to. I didn't stay long enough to find out.
On 6th March 2017
- rating: 4
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London St Pancras International, 0.54 miles, 10 min walk (show)
London St Pancras International, 0.54 miles, 10 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : Yes - 4 en suite rooms. - last updated 26 April 2016 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 12 October 2015 by Steve C
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 26 April 2016 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : No - Outside seating. - last updated 26 April 2016 by Tris C
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 09 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 26 April 2016 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 12 October 2015 by Steve C
- Function Room : Yes last updated 12 October 2015 by Steve C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 31 January 2009 by hondo .
- Jukebox : No last updated 26 April 2016 by Tris C
- Karaoke : No last updated 26 April 2016 by Tris C
- Live Music : Yes last updated 26 April 2016 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 12 October 2015 by Steve C
- Micropub : No last updated 12 October 2015 by Steve C
- Pinball : No last updated 12 October 2015 by Steve C
- Pool Table : No last updated 12 October 2015 by Steve C
- Quiz Night : No last updated 26 April 2016 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 31 January 2009 by hondo .
- Real Cider : No last updated 12 October 2015 by Steve C
- Wheelchair Access : No - Ladies WC downstairs. - last updated 06 May 2016 by Tris C
