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Crockers Folly, NW8
NW8
NW8 8JR
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Quinno _ left this review about Crockers Folly
A splendid 3* CAMRA Heritage interior, the most exuberant parts of which are away in the huge Lebanese restaurant section to the rear, whist there is a somewhat less ornate (but still fairly attractive) bar for toping. Decided to eat so we could enjoy the full experience; whilst not exactly cheap the food was very good. Beer-wise, no cask and the only bottle of interest – Beirut – had to wheedled out of the waiter who assumed I wanted megakeg draught products and only confirmed the existence of the Beirut when prompted; he did seem very pleased when I asked if there was Lebanese beer though but really he should have sold this to an expectant idiot as a USP. It really is a feast for the eyes (see florid descriptions below and/or look at the photos I took) and is well-worth a visit, even if it’s mainly for a bit of grub and a bottle of lager.
On 22nd January 2024
- rating: 6
[User has posted 5099 recommendations about 5082 pubs]
Bucking Fastard left this review about Crockers Folly
The 3* CAMRA rating for a pub of National Importance drew this visit and it's not far from Lords where I had been consuming all day.The situation is unusual ,in a residential area but opposite an entirely brick facade of an electricity sub station.The pub itself is impressive Victorian with large leaded windows all the way around,a fine marble columned front entrance and pleasing upper stories.The interior is also very fine with chandeliers,etched glass,large mirrors and fine detailing seperating seperate rooms.These days most of the exterior doors are kept closed and the entrance is from the apex door onto the notional drinking bar.Beyond this are two very substantial dining rooms with laid tables which makes a fuller exploration of the interior tricky,but it's all of a piece and opulent.
The food is Lebanese and the friendly guv'nor was chatty and said there was bottled lebanese beer besides his very mainstream keg beer options.Most certainly no real ale.We settled outside on a front terrace with upmarket furniture and screened from the road by potted olive trees.
We didn't eat,nor were most punters but it was a very hot ,sultry Saturday evening.However there was a regular stream of Deliveroo riders.
Worth a squint but lacking in any genuine pub atmosphere,marks given for the appearance and not for the beer experience,nor it's pricing.
On 11th September 2023
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Crockers Folly
Upmarket bar and (mostly) Lebanese restaurant, formerly the Crown Hotel. The corner 1898 bar has a L-shaped counter with a manager's office accessed under an old clock on the impressive bar-back. The showcase Marble Room to the left is now set aside for dining but is very impressive so well worth a look, as is the Lord's Dining Room beyond. A covered front patio seating area is also available. No real ale unfortunately, with just Peroni, Asahi and Meantime's Anytime IPA (£6.50) available on draught.
On 10th April 2023
- rating: 5
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London Paddington, 0.84 miles, 16 min walk (show)
Kilburn High Road, 1.32 miles, 25 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 02 July 2017 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Function Room : Yes last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Live Music : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 22 January 2024 by Quinno _
