Real life pub from Baby Reindeer is flooded with a string of hilarious reviews following Netflix show – but furious staff are telling new customers to ‘go away’
The ‘real’ pub from Baby Reindeer has seen an influx of five-star ratings as fans of the hit Netflix series flood the Google Reviews section with witty commentary.
The Hawley Arms, in Camden, has become infamous with a key location in the chilling drama, which is based on true events.
The gripping series focuses on Richard Gadd’s character Donny, a comedian who deals with a female stalker named Martha as he faces a dark, hidden trauma.
Since the gripping series captivated audiences across Britain, viewers have flocked to the internet to share their recreated experiences at the iconic pub featured in the show.
With meticulous detail, fans have woven in references to the characters and storylines of the chilling series, including the moment when bartender Donny first crosses paths with gambler Martha in the pub.
The ‘real’ pub from Baby Reindeer has received five-star ratings as fans of the hit Netflix series flood the Google Reviews section with witty commentary.
Amid the influx of reviews, The Hawley Arms has an impressive 4.5 star rating on Google, with more than 3,200 reviews contributed by visitors, many of whom are devout fans of the show.
A recurring reference in these tongue-in-cheek reviews is about the memorable first meeting between Donny and Martha, as well as the creepy “sent from my iPhone” signature that Martha adds to emails sent to her victim.
The on-screen dynamic between the two characters unfolds when Donny makes a kind gesture by offering Martha a free cup of tea at the pub where he works.
The seemingly innocent act sets the stage for Martha’s obsession, with the plot taking a disturbing turn as Martha’s fixation increases throughout each episode through the use of cleverly crafted emails and unannounced appearances.
Fans cleverly incorporate these pivotal moments into their Google reviews of The Hawley Arms, injecting wit and humor into their online commentary.
One reviewer wrote: ‘Loved this bar. I forgot my wallet, but the cute bartender gave me tea on the house. I will definitely come back. Sent from my iPhone.’
Another said: ‘Great cup of tea. Sent from my iPhone,” while a third joked: “Just had a Diet Coke, it was divine. Sent from my iPhone.’
Another fan rated the establishment five out of five stars, writing: ‘I stopped by for a diet coke and ended up getting attacked by the psychopath bartender with the big green spot on his face. Coke was free though, which was nice. Will come back a few more times.’
Located on London’s Castlehaven Road, The Hawley Arms has become infamous with a core location in the chilling drama, which is based on true events (stock image)
The gripping series focuses on Richard Gadd’s character Donny, a comedian who deals with a female stalker named Martha as he faces a dark, hidden trauma.
With meticulous detail, fans have woven in references to the characters and storylines of the chilling series, including the moment when Donny first crosses paths with Martha
One reviewer, who also gave the pub five out of five stars, said: ‘Great place for a pint, although there’s been a woman from the pub sitting at the bus stop outside my house since I got home two weeks ago.’
Finally, one fan went so far as to leave a one-star review, jokingly saying, “I used to work here and offered a woman a cup of tea and she stalked me for years and won’t come back.”
Intrigued fans may now be flocking to the pub both virtually and in person, but staff at the Camden boozer have been busy telling new customers to leave since the Netflix series went viral.
One disappointed viewer told it The sun: ‘I went in there after being captivated by the series and hoping for a nice conversation about Baby Reindeer.
“It seems like they’re tired of the attention and people asking for it. Things got cold when I brought it up and they said it had nothing to do with them.”