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location:
address:
50 Englands Lane, NW3 4UE
phone:
0871 984 2982*
* calls cost 10p/minute, click here for more about 0871 numbers.
nearest stations:
Belsize Park 
(480m) - zone 2
Chalk Farm
(600m) - zone 2
Swiss Cottage
(890m) - zone 2
Hampstead Heath
(1Km) - zone 2
Kentish Town West 
(1Km)
how to find it:
Chalk Farm: exit tube, turn left and then double back up Haverstock Hill. After about 10 mins turn left down Englands Lane. The pub is at the end of the street on the right hand side. Belsize Park: exit tube, turn left and walk down Haverstock Hill before crossing the road and turning right down Englands Lane. The pub is at the end of the street on the right hand side.
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Into its third incarnation in five years, 'The Wash', as they now nickname themselves, has veered back from the precipice of gastrodom. It's been taken over by the Mitchells and Butlers group as part their continually expanding, non-themed, upmarket chain of pubs. As such, emphasis is on a good choice of beer, wine and well made food. In contrast with the bland exterior, the Victorian interior is splendid, with original etched glass, wood panelling and high ceilings all intact and an eclectic mix of tables and couches, all laid out with thought. On our Sunday afternoon visit a pianist was playing some easy listening jazzy music and the whole atmosphere was equally easy. Despite being part of a clever M&B marketing plan to cater to a specific socio-economic group, it would be churlish to do anything except recommend this place highly.
12/04/2008
Eating at The Washington ... we last ate here on 29/5/2005
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