The Argyll Arms, Oxford Circus - pub details
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Address: 18 Argyll St, London, W1F 7TP [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 418) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Oxford Circus (0 miles), Bond Street (0.4 miles), Tottenham Court Road (0.5 miles)
London Charing Cross (0.9 miles), London Marylebone (1.2 miles), London Euston (1.2 miles)
Chain: Nicholson's
Suggested by Darren on 25 Mar 2002.
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> Current user rating: 6.0/10 (rated by 85 users)
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user reviews of the Argyll Arms, Oxford Circus
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| hey----is Mike still running this pub????? I am Sandra [scottish girl-was engaged to David Judge] would luv to know how he's doing??? XXXX sandi166g - 19 May 2012 01:43 |
| It's been a good few years since I was here last. On entering last night, the range of beers looked fairly good. There were 4 or 5 immediately in front of me and I inquired as to whether there were any others. There seemed to be a communication problem with the Polish barman, but I did understand the word 'Tribute'. Instead I opted for the Box Steam Tunnel Vision, which was followed by a mumbled response from the barman. It turned out that the Tunnel Vision had just gone off and I ended up with just short of a pint, that had been sat on the drip tray. In fairness, I was offered the drink for the price of a half. It turned out that all but two of the real ales were off, despite all the pumpclips still showing. SA Gold and Tribute were all they had left. 2 out of the 4 lagers were also off! To top it all, we overheard the bar manager giving a member of his team a ticking off for offering to get some beers on. The response was that when in the cellar, you're not taking any money! This money-grabbing ploy should work for the one-off tourist visitors who will buy a pint regardless, but won't wash with me. It's a shame that a Nicholsons pub is run this way, when they have pubs elsewhere that offer a great range of beers, e.g. The Falcon in Clapham. This is one of the finest pub interiors in London, but is not fulfilling its potential. Its location and beautiful architecture will continue to draw in the crowds, without any effort required by its staff. But it's likely to be a good few years before I'll return to give it another go. blue_scrumpy - 8 Dec 2011 22:25 |
| Built in 1742 but remodelled in 1895. the Argyll Arms is just around the corner from Oxford Circus and has one of the most important late Victorian interiors in London with a long, straight servery and a series of screened-off drinking areas, or snugs (the divisions are partitions, NOT snob screens - see previous comment - for actual snob screens visit the Lamb in Bloomsbury). Sumptuous cut and etched glass and mirrors abound - a sheer delight! The welcome was warm and efficient and the ale is very well kept - bonus! BobOs - 28 Sep 2011 11:11 |
| Busy city centre pub just off Oxford Street, in a prime location for tourists, shoppers and office/shop staff. The interior has multiple drinking areas separated by attractive glass snob screens. Ales and food are the typical Nicholson's range but I have had better quality beer in other London outlets. Never the less not a bad option for the area. flashharry1965 - 31 Aug 2011 08:40 |
| Nice old traditional London pub with the glass snob screens. Potentially a good range of ales (from the Nicholson's menu) but the Nethergate IPA I tried was like vinegar...I'm not that familiar with that ale so it wasn't quite bad enough to send back but definitely not good enough to order an extra pint. Rammed with tourists, and really noisy. Prices were OK given the location but beer quality was inexcusable....whether or not I was just unlucky I don't know. I went in on a Friday evening in August so maybe didn't see this place in it's best light. JonRambo - 30 Aug 2011 14:24 |
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