Gladstone Arms, Borough

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location:

Borough

address:

64 Lant Street, SE1 1QN

phone:

0871 258 9773*
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nearest stations:

Borough London Underground station
(50m) - zone 1

Elephant and Castle London Underground station
(750m) - zones 1/2

London Bridge railway station London Underground station
(760m) - zone 1

Southwark London Underground station
(760m) - zone 1

Bankside pier River Thames boat service
(860m)

how to find it:

Out of the tube, turn right and right again onto Lant street. The pubs on the left. Less than 2 minutes from the station.

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nearby attraction(s):

Cross Bones (270m)

The Old Operating Theatre, Museum & Herb Garret (650m)

Vinopolis (670m)

Street View - click to see the area around the Gladstone Arms

Before the Gladstone changed ownership, we had quite a soft spot for it. Sadly, it seems that no-one else did, because after being perennially bereft of custom, it was taken under the wing of the people who run the semi-famous Filthy McNasty's in Angel. Since then, its been rather good - not that we'd expect any less from them. It's a tiny place, barely enough seating for 30 people and even if they haven't been efficient with the space (a massive table and a long couch) on a weekday evening its quite comfortable. Being tied to McNasty's its no surprise to hear it plays host to regular music nights (folk, blues and acoustic), although in such a tiny space we're not sure where they'll be able to perform (answer - they remove most of the seating). The service seems to be in slow motion sometimes, but its such a good-natured place that you really don't mind. Borough has its fare share of good pubs and the Gladstone doesn't do this reputation a disservice.

reviewed:
08/11/2008