79 CXR, Charing Cross Road

En route to this bar on a crawl last night, a friend of mine exclamed, 'Oh GOD not that despair place!' I soon came to understand what he was talking about. I'm all for a cheap, unpretentious soho gay bar, but 79 CXR is just depressing. It made me think hard about the lengths I'll go to in order to buy a cheap double vodka and coke.

Apparently the men's toilet attendant was asleep.

28 Dec 2011 18:41

The Dog House, Kennington

I ordered a vodka red bull here the other night, the woman who served me had to ask her colleague how to make it. I'm still fond of this pub though, it feels more relaxed than most places on a Saturday night, and they serve Goldschlager. Have been warned off the food.

10 Oct 2011 15:51

The Defector's Weld, Shepherds Bush

I thought the music in here was great both times I went.

23 Aug 2010 16:20

Tweedies Bar at Dale Lodge Hotel, Grasmere

Ate here last week - I had the pork fillet w. apple and cider sauces, cabbage and dauphinoise potatoes, which I think cost �16.50. It was delicious! All the restaurants in Grasmere are pricey but at least here we felt we'd got what we'd paid for.

I am gluten intolerant and had to ask the waiter some questions - he was polite, knew about the food, and didn't make me feel as though I was being a pain!

Very welcoming atmosphere, definitely the best pub in the area.

23 Aug 2010 15:59