The Duke Of Somerset

Von außen eher unscheinbar strahlt dieser Pub im Inneren eine gewisse rustikale Gemütlichkeit aus. Ich war am Abend mit ein Kollegen hier und erfreute mich an der großen Auswahl an speziellen Bieren. Neben Standard-​Bieren wie Guiness bekam man hier am Donnerstagabend z.B. ein Pale Ale namens Gold mit 4,2% Alkohol, das wirklich gut geschmeckt hat. Günstig ist der Laden ob der Location (Londoner City) natürlich nicht. So muss man für ein Pint 3,35 Pfund hinlegen. Schade, aber für Großbritannien typisch, ist, dass der Laden schon um 23 Uhr schließt.

My first time back here since I had my leaving do from a job here almost a decade ago. I think I still have the printed table reservation somewhere. The first time I ever came to the pub was to catch up with a friend who I hadn’t seen in years. So I guess I have a little bit of a soft spot for the place due to our history, although it doesn’t really tick many boxes for me.
3 humdrum beer options meant we just had a couple of quick halves as a respite from the busier places nearby. Because it is a bit hidden round the back it doesn’t attract as many patrons as some other local pubs, which is a shame as it has a lot more space to play with than they do!
Decent outside deck with flaming heaters

We loved The Duke of Somerset so much that we’re back for dessert. The people here are wonderful and came to the table to make sure that we are enjoying the food. The music is loud, but good. I had fun and wrote my order and table number nice and big on my iPad. The guy behind the counter wrote my total and Thanx! on a little chalkboard. I like them!!! They can all come home with me to Colorado Springs!

A lovely quaint establishment you would expect to find in the countryside, rather than the metropolis of Aldgate London. A wide selection of both local and imported beers from around the world, fine wines (a much better selection than I’ve seen in other high quality establishments), and on a lighter note the curly fries really are second to none!
A visit you will truly never forget or regret — it’s got a place in my heart forever.