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    Why does everyone hate the Larrik?
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    I don't
    • CommentAuthorFour Eyes
    • CommentTimeJun 3rd 2008
     
    No atmosphere, overpriced bad beer, bad food are 3 reasons why it doesn't do it for me...
    • CommentAuthorjandb
    • CommentTimeJun 3rd 2008
     

    Mind you, they have stiff competition on the "overpriced bad beer" front from the Dairy.

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    I've never had a bad pint at the Larrik. I believe the Noble is more expensive.

    The atmosphere is better early on - after about eight they turn the music up, so if by atmosphere you mean 'can comfortably talk to my mates without shouting', then I am with you there.

    If price is a factor try the Nick. Excellent, well-priced beer - most of it on the carpet.
    • CommentAuthorAli
    • CommentTimeJun 3rd 2008
     
    The Abbot is always very good in the Larrik. The crap loud music is the issue !
    • CommentAuthorkatiejane
    • CommentTimeJun 3rd 2008
     
    Can't stand the place. It's like a big ABO (All Bar One) only worse. Anyway - they don't let kids in. Over to you David...
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    Actuallyt, they do let kids in.
    • CommentAuthorBridget
    • CommentTimeJun 3rd 2008
     
    I cant stand the Larrick, I dont know why - I walk in and then walk out.

    Its always empty. Even though I dont like it I dont want it to close - strange...
    • CommentAuthorColette
    • CommentTimeJun 3rd 2008
     
    I thought I didn't like it, but then we had a big power cut just before a crucial Arsenal CL match, and I had to run over to the Larrick to watch the game there, on my own... everyone was very friendly to me, so it's gone up in my estimation since then. Their nachos were lousy though.
    • CommentAuthormatt
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2008
     

    Bad food, lack of atmosphere do it for me. That and a girl I used to see went behind my back with a guy who lived above it. I know how to hold a grudge!

    • CommentAuthorDavid
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2008
     

    Food is rubbish but beer is fine, is empty most the time outside footy matches but with the Noble and Dairy doing the food thing, does that really matter? Sometimes the last thing I want is a gastropub and even if it is a bit of a big ABO at least its an alternative.

    Throw in the Fullback and a few of the other more basic boozers and we have a good selection of pubs. If they were all like the Dairy it'd be very dull.

    I'd love some clarification on whether they let kids in.

    • CommentAuthorBeek
    • CommentTimeJun 4th 2008
     

    Re: Kids in the Larrik

    We've been 3 times, over the last year or so, with babies/toddlers in tow for sunday lunch. 2 times fine, then the last time got mega scowls from staff towards sprogs. Who were behaving beautifully I have to say, sitting on laps and sleeping in buggies. This, coupled with rubbish organisation in the kitchen, mean it's a last choice for us for pub lunches.

    • CommentAuthorDavid
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2008
     

    So we're thinking they're allowed but not welcome?

    • CommentAuthorEmma
    • CommentTimeJun 5th 2008
     
    I don't like the Larrik because it's soulless, and the big screen in the back for footy is useless if it's a daytime match because the sun shines right onto it :\ Having said that, we're so spoilt for choice round here for pubs that the main reason I don't go there is simply that there are better options.
    • CommentAuthortosscat
    • CommentTimeJun 6th 2008
     

    It's always rather hot, I find.

    • CommentAuthorkatiejane
    • CommentTimeJun 6th 2008
     
    @ matt - you're better off without her. He deserved the deceitful little minx.
    • CommentAuthormatt
    • CommentTimeJun 7th 2008
     

    I know! it was a long time ago, she was a bit messed up and I was in too deep

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    Was in the Larrik last night for weekly catch up. The chef is wearing a fetching white bandanna. Apparently this is not a fashion item - injury at work. The word is that a bunch of diddycoys (not my phrase) living in the flats behind Sparsholt Road (visiting Stroud Green for a two-week alcoholic family funeral) took over the pub on Sunday night in high spirits and started to smash the place up. Order was restored but only after the chef got punched around a bit - or hit by a bit of flying cutlery.

    Those of our peripatetic brethren who have not returned to their homes across the water are now helping her majesty's constabulary.

    That's what I like about the Larrik - you get all the gossip.

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    • CommentAuthortosscat
    • CommentTimeJun 25th 2008
     

    I had to look it up.

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