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The Washington, Primrose Hill  fancyapint.com rated pub, rated4 pints - click for an explanation of our ratingsCask Marque pub - click for an explanation of the Cask Marque scheme

location:

Primrose Hill

address:

50 Englands Lane, NW3 4UE

phone:

0871 258 6286*
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nearest stations:

Belsize Park London Underground station
(480m) - zone 2

Chalk Farm London Underground station
(600m) - zone 2

Swiss Cottage London Underground station
(890m) - zone 2

Hampstead Heath railway station
(1Km) - zone 2

Kentish Town West London Overground station
(1Km)

how to find it:

Chalk Farm: exit tube, turn left and then double back up Haverstock Hill. After about 10 mins turn left down Englands Lane. The pub is at the end of the street on the right hand side. Belsize Park: exit tube, turn left and walk down Haverstock Hill before crossing the road and turning right down Englands Lane. The pub is at the end of the street on the right hand side.

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nearby attraction(s):

The Roundhouse (810m)

picture of Washington
Into its third incarnation in five years, 'The Wash', as they now nickname themselves, has veered back from the precipice of gastrodom. It's been taken over by the Mitchells and Butlers group as part their continually expanding, non-themed, upmarket chain of pubs. As such, emphasis is on a good choice of beer, wine and well made food. In contrast with the bland exterior, the Victorian interior is splendid, with original etched glass, wood panelling and high ceilings all intact and an eclectic mix of tables and couches, all laid out with thought. On our Sunday afternoon visit a pianist was playing some easy listening jazzy music and the whole atmosphere was equally easy. Despite being part of a clever M&B marketing plan to cater to a specific socio-economic group, it would be churlish to do anything except recommend this place highly.

reviewed:
04/06/2009
reviewed by redcat

Eating at The Washington ... we last ate here on 29/5/2005

Sunday Lunch 8.90 & v. good.
food rating 2 - quality
price rating 2 - price

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

good beer served - click for explanationreal ales and continental beers
beer garden or outdoor seating available - click for explanationtables on pavement
live music - click for explanationpiano
quiz night - click for explanationquiz night Tuesday

second opinion:

posted by Tony Stredwick - Wednesday 15th July, 2009, 4:45pm
This is a great pub. Good ale/beer selecion, very good wine list. Always a good friendly fun crowd. I'm a lucky man that a pub as good as this, is my local.
posted by fashionista - Tuesday 9th June, 2009, 6:13pm
What a wonderous place to be!!! My favourite place in London to people watch at any time of the day or night. And the Landlord? A fabulous gent who really knows an loves this place. Apparently his great great grandfather built the pub - joyous! and the food? fantastic. The service? Impeccable I just hope Terry and Kate are here to stay as without them, it would'nt be the institution that it has become today.
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click to visit London is FunnyLondon is Funny - The Washington has regular comedy nights, visit londonisfunny.com for more about what's on.

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