"Dirty Dick"

Anything to do with Port.
Post Reply
User avatar
Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
Posts: 14879
Joined: 13:41 Mon 25 Jun 2007
Location: Berkshire, UK

"Dirty Dick"

Post by Alex Bridgeman »

There's an historic watering hole on the east side of Liverpool Street station called Dirty Dick. It's been around for donkey's years and has featured in a number of books and pamphlets on the history of pubs in London.

A century ago, it had a reputation for being one of the "go to" places in London if you wanted a pint of port.

Has anyone been there in recent years? I've often walked past and never had the chance to go in and sample their wares. Any ideas whether they offer port and what the choice is like?

Alex
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
User avatar
jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
Posts: 23613
Joined: 15:03 Thu 21 Jun 2007
Location: London
Contact:

Dirty Dick’s

Post by jdaw1 »

Wikipedia comments on the pub.

Image
Image
Image
User avatar
JacobH
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
Posts: 3300
Joined: 16:37 Sat 03 May 2008
Location: London, UK
Contact:

Post by JacobH »

I went there about a month ago. It’s a rather disappointing place. The bar is nice enough, but the detritus that gave it its name is long gone, and prices are very much on the high side. Despite numerous signs suggesting otherwise, the only Port on offer was the customary bottle of Cockburn’s Special Reserve behind the bar.

Considering there isn’t exactly a dearth of pubs in the area, I can’t really see myself visiting this one again, though it seems to me to be a prime candidate for a Davy’s takeover!

-Jacob
Andy Velebil
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
Posts: 3028
Joined: 22:16 Mon 25 Jun 2007
Location: Los Angeles, Ca USA
Contact:

Post by Andy Velebil »

What a name for a pub, I love it :lol: :lol:
User avatar
Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
Posts: 14879
Joined: 13:41 Mon 25 Jun 2007
Location: Berkshire, UK

Post by Alex Bridgeman »

Thanks for the advice. In future, you can be sure that I will avoid Dirty Dick's.

Alex
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
User avatar
RonnieRoots
Fonseca 1980
Posts: 1981
Joined: 08:28 Thu 21 Jun 2007
Location: Middle Earth

Post by RonnieRoots »

Seems like a pub with a great history, that has sadly fallen into mediocracy. If Davy's would take over, at least the port selection would improve.
User avatar
DRT
Fonseca 1966
Posts: 15779
Joined: 23:51 Wed 20 Jun 2007
Location: Chesterfield, UK
Contact:

Post by DRT »

AHB wrote:Thanks for the advice. In future, you can be sure that I will avoid Dirty Dick's.

Alex
:insert don't say anything emoticon:
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
User avatar
jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
Posts: 23613
Joined: 15:03 Thu 21 Jun 2007
Location: London
Contact:

Post by jdaw1 »

DRT wrote:
AHB wrote:Thanks for the advice. In future, you can be sure that I will avoid Dirty Dick's.

Alex
:insert don't say anything emoticon:
A fine illustration of the advantages of using an apostrophe correctly, as AHB did. Happiness all round.
User avatar
DRT
Fonseca 1966
Posts: 15779
Joined: 23:51 Wed 20 Jun 2007
Location: Chesterfield, UK
Contact:

Post by DRT »

jdaw1 wrote:
DRT wrote:
AHB wrote:Thanks for the advice. In future, you can be sure that I will avoid Dirty Dick's.

Alex
:insert don't say anything emoticon:
A fine illustration of the advantages of using an apostrophe correctly, as AHB did. Happiness all round.
You will no doubt be surprised but hopefully happy to know that I did spot that as I posted.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
User avatar
Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
Posts: 14879
Joined: 13:41 Mon 25 Jun 2007
Location: Berkshire, UK

Post by Alex Bridgeman »

I'm glad to see that my attempt at humour was not missed.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Post Reply