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Marlborough Arms

4 star rating
based on 6 reviews

Category: Pubs  [Edit]

Neighbourhood: Bloomsbury
36 Torrington Place
London WC1E 7LY
020 7636 0120
Nearest Transit:

Goodge Street (Northern)

Warren Street (Northern, Victoria)

Euston Square (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan)

Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Price Range:
££
Good for Groups:
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Music:
DJ
Best Nights:
Wed, Thu, Fri
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Coat Check:
No

6 reviews for Marlborough Arms

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Lauren A.

Houston, TX

United States

4 star rating
5/8/2009

Marlborough Arms was right down the street from the hotel I stayed in on a recent trip to London and this was the first pub I ate/drank at while there. It wasn't exactly what I expected when I walked into the place as it was clean and nothing seemed dirty... then again I'm used to America's version of the pub. After chatting with the bartender for a moment and settling into a nice wooden table, my friend and I found this place to be very comfortable and we spent several hours drinking and relaxing after our flight from the States.

I was impressed with how good the food was, though it wasn't as cheap as some of the other pubs I visited in the area. The bartender recommended several beers to try and I liked all of them. I think this is a nice neighborhood place and would definitely go back next time I'm in Bloomsbury.

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David W.

Reading

3 star rating
2/8/2009

I have an instant suspicion of any pub that feels the need to put a chalk board out front declaring itself a "local" pub.  I popped in here for a quick pint of IPA at 2pm on a Sat after trawling the gadget bazaars of Tottenham Court Road, but it was dead and unremarkable.

To be honest I thought it felt a little depressing, but I'm sure that would soon be fixed with an injection of people so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt on that count.  But the whole place just screams standard from the predictable menu down to the carpet.

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Miriam M.

London W1

4 star rating
22/7/2009

In this bit of London, a pub that is open on a Sunday is a rarer thing than I'd like. This one has good food, friendly bar staff, a nice atmosphere, and big screens that are concealed by pretty pictures when not in use.

Pricier than some of the other local posts, but the service is excellent, and the food tastes good. For the last year it's been a regular, because it was opposite where I lived.

There's also a great function room, that can be booked, with own food brought in, for not much. Altogether well recommended

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Matt J.

London

4 star rating
6/5/2009

This pub is a friend's "local", and so have been here a couple of times. First thing to note is that it is a decent place to eat! A reasonably wide menu, with tasty food and reasonable service -- although the waiting time between ordering and getting food can be a little long on busy evenings.

The other major plus is that it's a big pub -- quite a bit of space, and ample seating and tables to sit at; it's a rare night when there isn't a seat available at all!

Other than that -- it's a pub! The bar staff are friendly and competent, and it's a comfortable and unpressured place to eat and drink. Considering its location just off Tottenham Court Road, this actually makes it quite the gem.

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Karen F.

London N1

4 star rating
28/11/2008

Victorian renaissance - the new cultural trend of the decade. Marlborough Arms has reinvented itself in this fashion. Now more than a pub its a 'public house' or 'bistro'.

Could this new grandeur mean they want a more senior audience. Or are we getting back to polite and caring etiquette? There does seem to be a revival of cultural practices. Its a good sign; we want to get better. Not meaning that we are not; but customs and traditions which have rituals are a force to human nature that brings out qualities to be admired.

An always charming place for a drink with friends or colleagues; which could speed up the service to those in a hurry. But such a place is not meant for 'hurried' pleasure; 'slow' is the new movement.

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Sarah D.

London

4 star rating
26/11/2008 2 photos

The best thing about the Marlborough arms is its size. It's not often you can have a pint in London without jostling for elbow space but in the Marlborough I actually found somewhere to sit, on a busy Friday night...in central London...I was almost overwhelmed with happiness.
Not that the pub wasn't busy, there was a steady crowd of young professionals, students and even a couple of actors at a nearby table, all of which I observed from my lovely chair at my very own table. The atmosphere was unpretentious and the bar staff were friendly, there's a big screen and a pool table and even wireless internet access and even though the drinks were a little expensive (usual for central London) it was worth it for the arm space alone.

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