Devonshire Arms

PlasticMoose

Good in parts. 13th September 2008

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I find it quite hard to review the Dev as my experiences have varied from fantastic to awful.
The atmosphere is pretty good and the music is generally at a level that allows a degree of conversation, which is fairly rair in "alternative" pubs. That certainly makes a nice change. A good mix of music is played too, despite it's reputation as a goth venue.
Drinks are priced in line with the area.
Again though, the toilets leave a great deal to be desired and it means you either have to be extremely brave or drunk, or one has to resign oneself to leaving after a couple of pints in search of somewhere cleaner.

sophiestar

Devonshire Arms 22nd August 2008

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This is a very gothic style pub, but that's nothing to be afraid of, just stay away if you don't like that type of atmosphere. The ceiling is absolutely covered in posters of bands which makes quite interesting reading if you've had a few too many!
The toilets here are a let down, they are tiny, and when I was in this pub last week, the mirrors had been graffitied with lipstick, all kinds of obscenities were written all over them! I suppose it does add to the er 'atmosphere' of this place.
It's always very quiet in here so it's a good place to chill out and grab a quick bite!