The Devonshire (ex-The Duke of Devonshire), Balham  

The Young's makeover juggernaut rolls into Balham and this is the result. Not too long ago the Duke of Devonshire was a large, adept community boozer: one that could with equal conviction play host to older locals in the front bar and a younger crowd in the back. Now, it's something different - yet rather familiar if you've been to any of the many new-look Young's pubs which are sprouting up across London. The Devonshire's now a more sedate, respectable drinking hole, with traces of the old pub wiped away as succinctly as its former name - so farewell to the TV and the games machines; hello to an open plan kitchen and a Botticelli reproduction). One standfast from the old regime: they still serve you a decent pint of Young's. It's the sort of pub that's perfect for aspirational, gentrified Balham - but it's one that's hard to get overly excited about.

reviewed:
22/03/2008

pub features:(click on an icon to see an explanation)

beer garden

separate dining area

disabled facilities

ATM on premises

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