The Blue Blazer
- Food served: Mon–Sat 11am–12.30am; Sun 12.30pm–12.30am
- Bar open: Mon–Sat 11am–1am; Sun 12.30pm–1am
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 4
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Live music, Free wi-fi
- Music on stereo: Staff picks - eclectic mix
- Capacity: 120 inc. standing, 60 seated
- Open since: 1975
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- House wine: £11.95 per bottle
The 2012 edition of The List's Eating & Drinking Guide is out now – only £5.95 (+p&p).
This review is taken from the current (2012) edition.
Apparently Rod Stewart frequented this establishment in his younger days, and in many ways, the Blue Blazer is just like an ageing rock star, with its whiff of nostalgia and an unmistakeable smell of stale booze. And despite the fact that is has seen better days, it still beats the hell out of almost all of the modern pretenders. Throw in a back catalogue of fifty-odd whiskies, seventy-or-so rums and numerous cask-conditioned ales and it’s easy to see why the Blazer is such a perennial favourite with everyone from pensioners to Art School students. There are no gaudy adornments or faux-trendy affectations here – just royal-blue leather banquettes and a motley selection of stools and tables. The menu is very limited, but vegetarians are equally well catered for (the cheese toastie can either come with meat, or without). But who needs food when you’ve got a warm atmosphere, good company and great drinks?
- High point: A friendly, charming old-school boozer
- Low point: Avoiding the toilets and keeping your legs crossed until you get home
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