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location:
address:
29 Ordnance Hill, NW8 6PS
phone:
0871 984 2973*
* calls cost 10p/minute, click here for more about 0871 numbers.
nearest stations:
St John's Wood 
(200m) - zone 2
Swiss Cottage
(810m) - zone 2
Maida Vale
(1.1Km) - zone 2
Finchley Road
(1.3Km) - zone 2
Kilburn High Road 
(1.4Km)
how to find it:
Turn left out of St. John's Wood tube onto Acacia Road. It's 3 minutes down on the left, on the corner of Ordnance Hill.
click for directions to The Ordnance from wherever you areclick here for a larger map
nearby attraction(s):
Lord's Cricket Ground (710m)
Sitting on this quiet tree-lined road, you'd be forgiven to imagine that if The Ordnance is as good on the inside as it is on the outside, a very nice pub indeed lies within. Rather upmarket and with St. John's Wood prices to match, this is an unpretentious Sam Smiths pub, away from their usual W1 area. With a predominantly wooden interior, a couple of couches and interesting lighting, there is a warm, homely atmosphere, even in the conservatory. There is also a conscious effort on the food front and although pricey, it's reasonable for the area and well made. Finally, as a bonus, a small leafy garden extends around two sides of the pub. Its never too crowded - presumably, the wealthy locals aren't pub fans. Its a shame then that the welcome from the staff is never exactly enthusiastic and the poorly chosen chain-wide 'no-music' policy somewhat kills the atmosphere. These last two quibbles nearly make it a two pinter in our book, but we still have a soft spot for drinking here.
11/4/2007
real ales
beer garden
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