Tag Archive: London

Mar
07
2012

Bear and Staff – Leicester Square – London

Gorgeous interior

The Bear and Staff is another one of those glitzy Nicholson’s pubs. It has a gorgeous interior with some fine original detail and lovely copper-topped tables. For this kind of ostentatious pub, it has a pleasant mellow atmosphere. A good selection of beers at standard prices for central London make this a good …

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Mar
06
2012

Harp – Covent Garden – London

Character, atmosphere, great beer

A pub that has more atmosphere and pump-clips to the square inch than you would have thought possible! This pub has so much character – unlike some other London pubs where ostentation appears to come out of a spray can. The pub mood is jolly, upbeat, and convivial. Getting a seat …

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Mar
05
2012

Argyll Arms – Oxford Circus – London

Unspoiled Interior

This Nicholson’s pub is a perfect example of an unspoiled, opulent Victorian interior. If you haven’t been – you really should see it – quite unique. I was amazed by the glitzy interior but in my humble opinion I felt it, curiously, had no atmosphere to speak of. I’m glad I went, though …

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Mar
02
2012

Woodman Pub – Battersea – London

Bringing the country to Battersea

The folk of Battersea are in for a treat! The award winning team Annie Broom and James Rogers (Grundisburgh Dog, Suffolk) have recently acquired this stalwart of Battersea High Street that can be dated back to the mid 19th century.

A top flight menu with locally sourced ingredients

Chef James’ …

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Mar
01
2012

Battersea Rickshaw Restaurant – London

Upmarket Indian Dining in a delightful urban village setting

We happened upon the Battersea Rickshaw Restaurant and Cocktail Bar while en route to the Woodman pub on our recent reviewing visit to London. I had never visited Battersea before so I was delighted by the village feel of Battersea Square. We couldn’t resist peering through …

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Feb
29
2012

Sagar Vegetarian Restaurant – Hammersmith – London

Revelation

We discovered Sagar several years ago and never stopped talking about it. Given the amount of curry that we consume on a regular basis at curryandbeer towers that is really saying something! We make sure to eat there every time we visit London. The first time we ate there is was a revelation! We …

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Feb
29
2012

Craft Beer Co – Clerkenwell – London

16 Cask ales and largest selection of craft keg in the UK

The last stop on our day in London was the Cask Beer Company’s pub in Clerkenwell. Our earlier experience at Cask in Pimlico gave us an idea of what to expect and we were not disappointed. The combination of an amazing range of …

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Feb
28
2012

Cask Pub and Kitchen – Pimlico – London

A unique venue for lovers of quality beer

The Cask Pub and Kitchen, along with its sister bar The Craft Beer Company were the highlights of our recent visit to London. Dedication to quality is manifest in the choice of beer: an extensive selection of the finest cask, keg and bottled beer. There are ten …

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Feb
23
2012

Churchill Arms – Notting Hill – London

Eccentric, amazing, jolly

Just a short stroll from the Notting Hill Gate tube you’ll find the resplendent frontage of The Churchill Arms. Bedecked with flags and ablaze with hanging baksets, it is surely one of the most imposing pubs in London. Pubs’ interiors are often a let-down. Not so with the Churchill Arms. It’s an …

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