The Gate, Smithfield  fancyapint.com rated pub, rated2 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Smithfield

address:

18 - 20 St John Street, EC1M 4AY

phone:

0871 258 8892*
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nearest stations:

Barbican railway stationLondon Underground station
(240m) - zone 1

Farringdon railway stationLondon Underground station
(260m) - zone 1

City Thameslink railway station
(470m)

St Paul's London Underground station
(690m) - zone 1

Chancery Lane London Underground station
(700m) - zone 1

how to find it:

Turn left out of Farringdon Station and walk up Cowcross Street until you get to the end where it joins St. John's Street. Cross the road, turn left and walk up St. John's Street for a short distance and you'll see the pub on your right.

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nearby attraction(s):

Museum of London (440m)

Barbican Centre (530m)

Host Gallery (550m)

picture of Gate
A modern looking pub from the Smith & Jones chain, the Gate is refreshing in that it doesn't pretend to be a bar (rare in these parts). There's Adnam's on the hand pumps and a typical range of gas-propelled lagers for the less nostalgic. The wine is acceptable enough, but only appears to be offered in quantities of 250cc and 750cc (we didn't ask about magnums) and there's plenty of decent-looking food on offer, which, mid-evening seemed to be the main reason for people's visits here. Service is OK, the decor modern and comfy and the music was pumping - but, to be honest, it didn't do much for us. Competent, but prosaic would be our school report for this one.

reviewed:
14/11/2006
reviewed by pubdog

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