The Bree Louise, Euston  fancyapint.com rated pub, rated2 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Euston

address:

69 Cobourg St, NW1 2HH

phone:

0871 258 9795*
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nearest stations:

Euston Square London Underground station
(120m) - zone 1

Euston railway stationLondon Underground station
(170m) - zone 1

Warren Street London Underground station
(330m) - zone 1

Great Portland Street London Underground station
(680m) - zone 1

Goodge Street London Underground station
(740m) - zone 1

how to find it:

The pub is to the north of the Euston Road, just west of Euston station and behind Euston Square tube.

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nearby attraction(s):

Bloomsbury Theatre (270m)

University of London Student Union (580m)

British Library (670m)

picture of Bree Louise
We've known this one since its days as the Jolly Gardeners, and whilst the pub has improved in its Bree Louise incarnation, it's still stymied by one or two factors. Let's start with the positives: the regularly changing ales are top notch and CAMRA approved, the much vaunted pies are wholesome enough and certainly attract decent numbers of local office staff at lunchtime. The pub is also more pleasant to visit since the smoking ban: its small size and box shape often gave the impression you were trapped inside an ash tray. However, it's these structural problems which still let this one down: whereas some small pubs have a natural cosiness to them, this one just feels cramped. So, whilst acknowledging that the owners have done their best to turn this one round, we just feel that there's still something just a little awkward and uncomfortable about it. For us, it's got to be about more than just the beer, and taking this pub as a whole - and not just judging the quality of its fare - it's a 2 pinter.

reviewed:
23/07/2008
reviewed by jack

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

good beer served - click for explanationreal ale - regular guest beers
TVs - click for explanationSky TV
beer garden or outdoor seating available - click for explanationoutdoor seating

second opinion:

posted by Somersetchris - Thursday 7th May, 2009, 10:26am
Friendly staff and the tables kept clean. But a lot of the beers seemed to be at the end of the barrel, causing them to be flat and losing their taste. I think there needs to be a bit more thought into the beers and remember quality is better than quantity. All the beers were what you can find in any other pub with real ales within a two or three mile radius. Although it was busy, I also thought that the pub was lacking that last piece of the jigsaw, atmosphere. It also has the feeling of a clean, but sterile late 70s pub with no imagination on the decor. Also it could do with some more comfortable seating. My biggest put off about this pub is its dual pricing policy. The beer is expensive, but is 50p a pint cheaper if you are a member of CAMRA. I am not going to join CAMRA just to get cheaper beer in the Bree Louise, I will go to the Doric Arch where the beer is same price for everyone and the quality is better.
posted by Geordie_drinker - Wednesday 8th April, 2009, 3:07pm
One of the best pubs in London. This what drinking is all about. 2 pint rating?? ridiculous!
posted by lordofmisrule - Friday 3rd April, 2009, 12:39pm
As mentioned the real ale selection is fantastic and the food is just as good. I've been coming here for a few weeks now and it's one I always go out of my way to go to. The landlord and staff are friendly and happy to let you try the ale before you buy, and give advice on bottled beers and ciders wherever possible. CAMRA members get pints for £2.50 and their tasty pies for £5.
posted by philinstony - Monday 16th March, 2009, 1:58pm
Popped in there yesterday(15/03/09) during the England v France game. Beer quality was first rate, service friendly. Clientele a mix of students and locals all rubbing along just fine. Definately one i'll return to.
posted by kazz - Monday 4th February, 2008, 8:07pm
The Bree Louise has been refurbished and now has 10 real ales, 5 gravity and 5 handles!! fantastic
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