A traditional Fuller’s pub tucked away outside Euston’s overground station, the Doric Arch is famous for its wide range of real ales and offers free wi-fi, too.

The Venue
The Doric Arch is located right outside Euston station, overlooking the bus station. On entering the premises, the solid oak bar is directly ahead and there's ample seating around the bar, as well as comfortable chesterfield sofas and wooden tables. There is also an alcove to the left of the bar that seats about six and a small set of stairs leads to a raised area where there is more seating available. Railway memorabilia and old rail paintings decorate the walls while old-fashioned lanterns hang above the bar. Blackboards display the wine selection, specials and wi-fi password. A fireplace sits opposite the bar and is the perfect place to sit on colder nights. Two flat screens show Sky Sports in each corner of the room.

The Atmosphere
Because of its proximity to Euston, the Doric Arch’s clientele is mainly an older commuter crowd, with the odd young tourist also in attendance. It is predominately male but it’s not intimidating to girls in the least. The bar staff are friendly, laidback and attentive, making you feel at ease as soon as you enter.

The Food
The daily menu is small and basic, with traditional pub grub on offer. Starters and snacks such as nachos, onion rings and twisty fries start from £3, and sandwiches go up to £7. For mains, prices range from £8 for dishes such as lasagne, battered hake and cheese burgers and go up to £16 for the mixed grill, lamb shank and rump steak. The lamb shank is worth ordering: it's tender, succulent and is served with buttery mash and vegetables. Not all dishes are as successful but portions are big and filling. There isn’t much choice for vegetarians, however.

The Drink
Doric Arch is well-known for its nine real ales, largely sourced from Fuller’s own range, but it has a large selection of wines on offer too. A bottle of chardonnay will set you back £22, while a bottle of shiraz costs £18. Chenin blanc, pinot gris and merlot make up the rest of the selection. Two bottles of rose are available and the pinot rose has a delicate strawberry flavour. By the glass there are three sizes available and prices start at £3.50 and go up to £7.75.

The Last Word
What you see is what you get with the Doric Arch: it’s a cosy, pleasant pub. Overall, it's a reliable place to drop in for cheeky pint of ale before a long commute and a good spot for a bite to eat after picking someone up.

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