Called in for a few drinks after completing the Upminster - Rainham stage of the London Loop. I;d say both a locals pub and a drinkers pub, but none the worse for either of those too facts. There was good music in the background at a sensible level. I drank inside the the beer garden looked good. I'd describe the Phoenix as a 'proper pub'.
Superb little boozer. Met a mate there for a beer, never been there before. I think this is what people that don't go to pubs imagine an old English boozer is like...punters respectful and polite, ok prices, lots of chatting and laughter, everyone welcome. Old fashioned English pub. Remember pubs like this from years ago. Yes dodgy music and staff were busy.
Would I go again/recommend? Absolutely... going to take more of us next time.
Location is subjective of course but for me, walk 10 mins, train 8 mins, walk 2mins for a hidden gem. Perfect!
Very busy. The bar was full and there was abit of a wait. Staff were lovely. There was a big dog in there which was abit scary.
Music and tribute artiste was top class. It wasn't a hotel.
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