Woodin’s Shades (Nicholson’s)

Una pinta mas y seguimos ruta.

Ok pub with a limited selection.

Visited mid-afternoon on Friday 7th Dec 2018. Full with Christmas party goers and shoppers, some space and spare seats around. Best cask selection I have seen in a Nicholson's pub, ever. Four hand-pulls from Siren and four others, although I had to take back one of my beers; no problem though, changed it without complaint or hassle. Didn't go upstairs, but liked the vibe of the ground floor room, high ceiling, olde worlde decor. Better option that being quashed in Hamilton Hall just down the road during busy times.

So much better than the last nicholson's I went to. Very friendly service, much better beer range, nice busy atmosphere without being crowded despite being close to Liverpool Street station. Only my second visit but think it'll be a good alternative to places I normally visit for a pre train beer!

Visited on 6th May 2017. Corner Nicholsons pub just over the road from Liverpool St station. It’s got some lovely dark wood panelling inside, it’s quite small, long and narrow with seating crammed in. It was busy with a group of Aussies seemingly intent at yawping loudly at each other near to us. It’s got a decent mix of cask and keg beers, quality and service good. Prices OK. There is a dining area upstairs but only stayed for a swift drink. OK

Nicholson’s corner pub begging for more drinking space given it’s extremely popular, although this is a given as it’s just opposite the Bishopgate entrance to Liverpool Street Station. The ground floor with its bar against its inner wall is traditional in design and is a decent space for a drink at a quiet time, but expect it to be full of suits by late afternoon on a weekday, and some do spill out into the street although I don’t think there’s an official area for this. The usual Nicholson’s selection of drinks apply with ample cask to choose from, and although I didn’t get there I believe the upstairs is for dining.

Fairly busy as it was approaching lunch time on a week day, but we found a corner near the bar to stand. Didn’t want to go upstairs, which has tons more space, as we wanted quick access to those bar. Lovely interior, Nicholson’s know how to make a bar look nice. I think there were 6 hand-pull beers, and 5 of them were ticks, so that’s pretty good going. Staff were polite and sufficiently efficient. If I’m passing through Liverpool Street again, this is the direction i’ll run to for some swift halves.

Much more relaxed than the hubbub of the ’Spoons at the station. 4 ales on and in good nick. Had a breakfast which was good for £5. Worth popping in if at Liverpool St.

Pretty standard Nicholson’s pub located close to Liverpool Street Station. Long rectangular room fitted with mostly high wooden tables. The space definitely didn’t inspire me to stick around. 7 beers available on cask, 5 of which were rotating (Doom Bar and Pride seem to be the permanent fixtures). Not an awful selection. The usual crap’s on keg. Service was fine. The prices were a bit punchy (1.95 for a half of 4% beer). Overall, perhaps worth a shot if you’re changing trains at Liverpool Street. Otherwise, spend a few minutes looking for a better spot.

Nice modern pub in old fashion style. Think most people go here for eating. Close to Liverpool Street Station. Had only golden ale and bitter at my visit. But found a new county ;-)