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This magnificent place looks and feels like it has some history. Cuddling up to the northern gates of Victoria Park, it has no trouble attracting custom at a weekend. People spill out left, right and centre during the summer months.
It's very much a pub of two halves. The front bar has a lovely old (mahogany?) bar, incorporating a pedimented clock on Corinthian columns. Try saying that after a pint or three. Round the back, a large dining space known as the Garden Room (this time with composite columns) packs in the tables, presided over by a Discobolus statue that's been there for years. A moderately sized beer garden overlooking the park completes the picture. A reasonable selection of beers, particularly good on premium lagers, though nothing outstanding.
Images below this line are from 2014 and may not reflect the current look. We keep them in for the sake of historical interest.
