Famous Cock Tavern

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  Juan Quine

  ·2 months ago

  “Went for bottomless brunch before our gig. Really nice food and cocktails. Staff was inventive, came around regularly. Nice enough to do order after last orders. Definitely would come here for a bottomless brunch again.”

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  George Reid

  ·3 months ago

  “Mia was amazing! Food was good generous portions and drinks never stopped coming. Vibe was good and everyone super friendly. Great booths for screens for sports. Personalised service from start to finish. Excellent value for money. Would highly recommend. 10/10 Also MIA IS A QUEEN . Love you bye”

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  Mart

  ·3 months ago

  “This is the only pub I’ve came across that sells my favourite beer on tap (asahi), it was £8 definitely steep but worth it since it was the best pint I’ve ever had”

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  Lyndon Williams

  ·4 months ago

  “Visited The Famous Cock during the Arsenal parade, so we fully expected it to be busy and a bit manic. They opened late due to staffing issues, which was frustrating at first, but understandable given how packed the area was. Once inside, the start was pure chaos. Staff seemed unsure what they were doing and it didn’t feel like anyone was really pulling things together as a team. Food was also wildly inconsistent, mainly due to a lack of bread. Some of us ended up with a burger bun and one sausage, while others had proper bread and more than one sausage, so it did feel a bit all over the place. Then Ellie appeared and genuinely steered the ship back on course. She apologised for the issues, had a great personality, and made a massive difference to the entire experience. If it wasn’t for Ellie, this would probably be a three star review at best. Peak Ellie energy was when security tried not to let her back into the pub, which gave us all a laugh. For such a massive event day, despite the issues, Ellie made sure it still ended up being an enjoyable experience. She deserves full credit for pulling things back and making the visit feel fun rather than just chaotic. The icing on the cake was the Arsenal Guinness with the print directly on the pint. I am usually very much a “no logo on the foam” guy, but for this one I was fully in. A chaotic start, but Ellie saved it. Would definitely give it another go on a normal day.”

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  L and T

  ·4 months ago

  “Visited with family recently, including my niece who uses a wheelchair, and unfortunately the experience was disappointing from the moment we arrived. The bouncer asked to “take” my bag, which I genuinely misunderstood. He later explained that he meant he wanted to check my bag, but rather than clarifying politely, he became quite rude and dismissive. What made the situation particularly uncomfortable was that my bag appeared to be the only one checked. I am British Indian and the rest of my family are white, and I did not notice any other bags being searched while we were entering. I cannot say for certain why my bag was singled out, but it left me feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome before I had even stepped inside. We could clearly see that the pub was busy, and my sister-in-law was actually speaking to a member of the bar staff to ask for recommendations for nearby pubs that might have space for a group of our size. At no point were we arguing about whether we could stay or demanding a table. Despite this, the same bouncer appeared to raise concerns about us standing near the entrance, even though we were simply waiting while my sister-in-law spoke to staff and several members of our family were already inside. Shortly afterwards, the manager approached us and immediately announced, “I’m the manager.” My response was simply, “Okay.” He then repeatedly told us that the pub was fully booked. We already knew that and had accepted it, which was precisely why my sister-in-law was asking staff for recommendations elsewhere. Rather than listening to what we were actually saying, the manager seemed determined to have a confrontation that simply wasn’t necessary. The whole interaction felt unnecessarily hostile and unwelcoming. I appreciate that pubs get busy and staff have a difficult job to do, but basic courtesy costs nothing. Instead of being treated like customers looking for advice, we were made to feel like a problem. A very disappointing experience that left a poor impression of what is otherwise a well-known London pub.”

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  Dennis Bauszus

  ·5 months ago

  “We went to Famous Cock Tavern to watch an Arsenal game. The atmosphere was great due to Arsenal winning. I am not sure whether I'd visit if there isn't a game I want to watch on the many screens. The bar feels a little touristy and a pint of lager is more than £8 which feels steep.”

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  Louise Etgart

  ·5 months ago

  “Absolutely amazing service Phillip greeted us at the bar lovely energetic, bubbly full of energy just amazing. I definitely gonna come back and you should be very proud of your member of staff. He is an asset to your company.👌👌👌👌”

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  Jessica Fullerton

  ·6 months ago

  “Lovely time here before the game with my friends. Drinks flowing - would recommend the bottomless brunch, Anna was great at keeping us topped up.”

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  Carl Mendes

  ·10 months ago

  “Came here to watch the F1 and loved the booths with their own screens – such a great setup. The service was warm and friendly, though it would be helpful if cutlery and napkins were provided automatically with food orders. The 1kg Korean wings were tasty and satisfying. The fries, advertised as skin-on, unfortunately lacked skin and didn’t have much flavor, and the flat white was served piping hot, which made it difficult to enjoy. Overall, a pleasant visit with a few small areas that could be improved.”

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  Steve

  ·11 months ago

  “First stop off after arriving in London, staff are very friendly. Location seems very nice and I'm enjoying a nice refreshing cold pint. The layout is nice and spacious, feels like a nice old yet modern pub, nice and cozy Very close to the Highbury and Islington stop”