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Old Bull & Bush, Golders Green  fancyapint.com rated pub, rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

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location:

Golders Green

address:

North End Way, NW3 7HE

phone:

0871 258 5114*
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nearest stations:

Golders Green London Underground station
(920m) - zone 3

Hampstead London Underground station
(1.3Km) - zones 2/3

how to find it:

Golders Green: Turn left out station and continue walking along North End Road. After about ten minutes you'll see the pub on your left. Hampstead: Turn right out of the tube along Heath Street. After you reach Whitestone Pond, continue along the left fork, passing Jack Straw's Castle. The pub is on your right after another ten minutes or so.

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picture of Old Bull and Bush
Well, what to say. Maybe you know the song. In those days, though, this place almost certainly had more character. Come to think of it, that was the case just a couple of years ago. The refurbishment that subsequently intervened doesn't really respect the character of the building, the emphasis on continental lagers at the bar is similarly out of keeping with the history and location of the Bull and Bush. The beige plastic-coated seating and silver change trays that are bane of every wannabe-trendy establish from Hoxton to Kilburn are completely out of place in such a place, damn it. Mind you, not all is lost: there's still a range of different areas to sit, the odd little booth, a table cosily arranged around a bay window, two large rooms, and plenty of seats outside. Service at the bar can be almost painfully slow, mind. Although it's not what it was, the Old Bull and Bush remains by far and away the most agreeable pub within easy walking distance from Golders Green.

reviewed:
25/07/2010
reviewed by venichka

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beer garden or outdoor seating available - click for explanationoutdoor seating
separate restaurant - click for explanationseparate dining area
dogs welcome - click for explanationdogs welcome

second opinion:

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posted by bernie5 - Monday 19th April, 2010, 11:13am
I recently visited the Old Bull and Bush for the first time in years and what a shock. I realise that refurbishments are necessary, but this place has completely changed from being a decent pub, to almost a restaurant. Not my cup of tea. Although the beer appears well kept - the Timothy Taylor was excellent - you'll find yourself one of the very few people drinking beer. Plenty of wine and lager, and loads and loads of food. Interestingly, whilst the bar staff seemed a bit dreamy, the man delivering the food to the tables worked like a beaver. One final word of warning, that walk up from Golders Green is uphill most of the way - okay when you are 30, more difficult for unfit old codgers like me.
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