Euston - Brittania Pub

[johntea]

Has the Euston SSP owned Brittania pub closed down? A friend sent over some pictures showing it boarded up?!

I can't actually understand how the SSP White Rose station pub in Leeds does much business when there is a station Spoons either to be honest!

 

[Nestor]

The Mezzanine redevelopment within the stn is the reason why it's shut down.

 

[gordonthemoron]

is that the one above the food court?

 

[IanD]

This one? Britannia. Never bothered with it myself.

The Doric Arch, the old Head of Steam, much better. Or even better The Bree Louise.

Never understood the attraction of the Euson Tap either, apart from the building itself. Way overpriced even by London standards.

 

[CharlieSpotted]

The number of times I've been to Euston and I've never even seen 'The Doric Arch'. Must be tucked out of the way!

 

[IanD]

The number of times I've been to Euston and I've never even seen 'The Doric Arch'. Must be tucked out of the way!

It's overlooking the bus station. Lots of interesting railway memorabilia.

 

[sprinterguy]

This one? Britannia. Never bothered with it myself.

The Doric Arch, the old Head of Steam, much better. Or even better The Bree Louise.

Never understood the attraction of the Euson Tap either, apart from the building itself. Way overpriced even by London standards.

I'm in full agreement here. I could never understand why anyone would visit the Britannia when there were such superior pubs in close vicinity.

I used to be quite keen on the Euston Tap, but it seems to have gone so far up its own behind in recent times that I no longer bother. Always nip into the Doric Arch whenever possible, as it's been a personal favourite of mine for a while, and, if time is not pressing, the Bree Louise.
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The number of times I've been to Euston and I've never even seen 'The Doric Arch'. Must be tucked out of the way!

I wouldn't say that it's particularly tucked out of the way, but being located on the narrow pedestrian thoroughfare that leads down to the bus stands probably doesn't help its visibility.

 

[telstarbox]

Have they refurbished the Doric Arch recently? It looks a lot brighter than I remembered.

 

[Tetchytyke]

Yeah, recently refurbished. Keep meaning to pop in, but the discount at the Bree Louise is just too tempting.

 

[IanD]

I did notice how neat the Doric Arch was looking at the weekend when I dropped off some flyers for The Milton Keynes Beer Festival next week. (Only 1 minute from MK station if anyone's interested). It was in marked contrast to the Bree Louise which had rain coming through the ceiling (but superior and cheaper beer!).

 

[gordonthemoron]

I generally use Doric Arch or Exmouth Arms, Bree Louise is far too busy (too popular for it's own good)

 

[jopsuk]

The Doric Arch is superb, and good for charging electronics before getting the sleeper!

 

[DarloRich]

This one? Britannia. Never bothered with it myself.

The Doric Arch, the old Head of Steam, much better. Or even better The Bree Louise.

Never understood the attraction of the Euson Tap either, apart from the building itself. Way overpriced even by London standards.

But decent, if over priced ale - and no chavs

The Britannia was rubbish, the Doric is little better, the Bree is great!
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I did notice how neat the Doric Arch was looking at the weekend when I dropped off some flyers for The Milton Keynes Beer Festival next week. (Only 1 minute from MK station if anyone's interested). It was in marked contrast to the Bree Louise which had rain coming through the ceiling (but superior and cheaper beer!).

is it next week? The Buzzy?

'as tha got t,northern ale tin this yeear lad?

 

[IanD]

is it next week? The Buzzy?

'as tha got t,northern ale tin this yeear lad?

Next week, starts Wednesday at The Buszy. Not much Northern beer as the theme is South Coast but a fair amount of "local" (ie within 35 miles of MK) ale.

 

[DarloRich]

Next week, starts Wednesday at The Buszy. Not much Northern beer as the theme is South Coast but a fair amount of "local" (ie within 35 miles of MK) ale.

you mean rubbish thin, weak, southern shandy See you there!

 

[IanD]

you mean rubbish thin, weak, southern shandy See you there!

Not my choice but I think they guys have come up with quite a good selection. I hope to be at every session (working some of them, maybe not behind the bar though) so please feel free to say hello!

 

[Puffing Devil]

I'm a fan of Euston Tap

Can be a little busy, but I much prefer the beer and vibe to the Doric Arch.

Agree that the Bree Louise is worth the walk - and a discount for card carrying CAMRA members.

 

[mirodo]

It's always fun to stand at the bar at the Tap and watch someone come in and ask

"Do you do Kronenbourg? (no) Stella? (no) Carlsberg? (no) Carling? (no) Fosters? (no) etc"

and then stand there in a state of bewilderment looking at the blackboards and deciding what to have.

 

[Doctor Fegg]

Euston Cider Tap is better still!

 

[yorksrob]

Euston Cider Tap is better still!

I like it too.

It's usually a bit quieter than the Euston Tap and they've usually got a nice Perry on.

 

[ess]

There's a tiny place you go past on the bus at the entrance to Euston which I have a feeling is women only. Always wondered what it is


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[GatwickDepress]

I did notice how neat the Doric Arch was looking at the weekend when I dropped off some flyers for The Milton Keynes Beer Festival next week. (Only 1 minute from MK station if anyone's interested). It was in marked contrast to the Bree Louise which had rain coming through the ceiling (but superior and cheaper beer!).

Nice to see some Hastings Brewery stuff on the list!

 

[Mike395]

There's a tiny place you go past on the bus at the entrance to Euston which I have a feeling is women only. Always wondered what it is


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That would be the aforementioned Euston/Cider tap if you mean the tiny places right in front of the bus station Definitely not women only - one of my favourite haunts in London :P

 

[dk1]

The Britannia was always one of those pubs I went into & always wondered why I bothered. Must have been the acceptance of the Bite card. Lacked attention to detail/cleanliness.

 

[yorksrob]

you mean rubbish thin, weak, southern shandy See you there!

A good Southern ale is far better than the nitro-slop plenty of people up here still seem to be wedded to

 

[sprinterguy]

I like it too.

It's usually a bit quieter than the Euston Tap and they've usually got a nice Perry on.

Agreed, quite a fan of the Cider Tap despite my misgivings about the Euston Tap itself.

 

[Christof Royal]

Tap > Cider Tap > Bree > Doric >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Britannia