Buchanan Arms Restaurant

10/06/08

it's a Brit pub--don't be fooled by that one review

by tigeress325 at Citysearch

Take it from a real Brit (not sure what pub in the UK the other guy who posted) but the decor isn't American, unless you consider a portrait of the Queen an piece of American decor. The only difference I noticed? It was brighter than a pub and had a big screen. Course I've been to several pubs in the UK where real football (soccer) was being shown on a big tv. it's a family atmosphere...perhaps that other guy was looking for a club or someone with an accent? OH and I've never had a perfect Yorkshire pudding in most pubs in the UK cause they are pubs.....

09/07/08

Not at all Authentic

by postpro at Citysearch

After reading great reviews on this site, I thought this would be the perfect place to get a traditional English Sunday roast. I was wrong! Clearly the owners of this place are not British, actually, I don't think they've even left the US! This place would only pass as a English Pub if the customers have never been to England or have any real pub reference. Visually, it's a big open area with a bar - not at all like a pub. The decor was mismatched with some Scottish & American decor and the food was not English. If they can't get a yorkshire pudding right (overcooked & hard as a rock), I hate to see how they make a shepherd's pie! Maybe this has to do with who's cooking on Sundays, but I doubt it. And before anyone feels offended by this post, it's coming from a Brit that has been in a few pubs in their lifetime!

• Cons: Food not authentic

12/12/07

Great Food!

by neuroticin818 at Citysearch

The fish & chips are AMAZING and comes in to a VERY close 2nd to the fish & chips at Brits in Pasadena. Super crispy outside and tender and flavorful inside. We also had the bridie & chips which was equally good, as was the split pea soup.

• Pros: Great food, great service, cool ambiance
• Cons: None...except maybe for parking, depending on when you go