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11 Macclesfield Street, W1D 5BW Full details & map

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Posted: Jun 25 2010

This famous old Dutch pub was once a refuge for homesick Dutch sailors, then later became a rallying point for the Dutch Resistance during World War II.

Dotted with retro beer ads and faux Dutch Masters, it now attracts punters savvy about their Benelux brews, with taps offering the likes of Hoegaarden, Lindeboom, Franziskaner, Früli and Leffe. The bottled options fill one of the venue's natty menus: Kwak, Delirium Tremens and Chimay all come in their own logoed glasses, although the gift-wrapped Bacchus is pretty enough without.

The food menu mixes English and Dutch cuisines, along with the kind of bar snacks - bitterballen, loempia - you might find in any Amsterdam café.

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De Hems

11 Macclesfield Street W1D 5BW

Transport Leicester Square tube

Telephone

020 7437 2494

De Hems website

Open 10am-midnight Mon-Sat; noon-10.30pm Sun. Food served 10am-10pm Mon-Sat; noon-10pm Sun

Credit cards AmEx, DC, MC, V

Facilities

Tables outdoors ( 3, pavement ), Babies and children admitted ( until 7pm ), Disabled ( toilet ), Entertainment ( DJs 8pm Fri, Sat )

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Comments & ratings 2/5 (Average of 3 ratings)

By BetterBrew - Oct 6 2011

A once unique London watering hole, famed for it's range of Dutch and Belgian beers and food, has been taken over and ruined by Nicholsons. There are still a few foreign beers, but the food is 'pie and chips' now. Just like any other tourist pub in the area with surly staff and best avoided. Atmosphere gone too. What a shame.

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By Amy - Jun 1 2011
1/5

The staff was rude and unprofessional. They also refused to serve a customer despite having valid ID. As an experienced bartender, I would not suggest coming here.

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By Mary - May 31 2011
1/5

Great selection of beer, but let down by very rude and obnoxious staff who clearly have no clue what how to provide customer satisfaction. Not coming back.

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