Craft Beer Co (ex-Clock House), Farringdon

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Well, it’s still the first flush of opening, but signs are good for real ale lovers. The old Clock House has been done up, but they’ve kept what original features they could. Boasting 37 taps and 150 different bottled beers, it’s been pretty busy on our visits (opening night was absolutely rammed, so we went elsewhere, but we've been back a few times since), however, the staff are pretty well trained to spot thirsty punters patiently waiting. And they’ve taken the decision to server the stronger beers in half-pint glasses, although the prices are comparable to a pint. You may think around £4 for a half is expensive, but when you’re getting a beer that’s 10% ABV, it’s hard to argue. Prices are high overall, but we can’t say we’re surprised. The main room was pretty busy and, as it was a nice evening, a good portion of the clientele had spilled out onto the pavement. The upstairs room was quieter, if somewhat overshadowed by the large photo-mural on one wall which we mistook for The Edge (from U2) until we noticed he was filling beer kegs. There’s no menu, just ‘high quality bar snacks’ including handmade scotch eggs and enticing pork pies.
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28 Sep 2011
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"There’s no menu, just ‘high quality bar snacks’ including handmade scotch eggs and enticing pork pies." No there isn't - at least when I've been there. Quite how, day after day, they are unable to pick up the phone and order 20 pork pies for delivery the next day is beyond me. The beer was fine though.
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26 Aug 2011
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A really amazing pub, and that's saying something in an area not short of excellent pubs. Nice to see somewhere new with a true dedication to interesting beer. Will certainly be back.
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82 Leather Lane, Farringdon, London, EC1N 7TR

020 7430 1123
http://www.thecraftbeerco.com/
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From Chancery Lane station head towards Holborn Circus, turn left up Leather Lane (the pedestrianised bit) and walk up through the market until you come to the pub about halfway up on your right.

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04 Dec 11 Updated by fray_bentos