The Garden Gate, Hampstead Heath

Good to excellent pub. The low (4.0) rating is a real puzzle as the beer, staff and layout are all fine. It has the added advantage of a huge beer garden. Never tried the food - I am usually just passing through here for a pint or two on my way to the excellent Indian (Curry Paradise) nearby.

11 Sep 2007 13:53

The Somerstown Coffee House, Euston

The low rating for this place is ridiculous. The beer (Bombardier and Wells IPA) is fine, the staff are charming, there is a good atmosphere, and the food is excellent and reasonably priced. If you are a smoker (as I am) there are plenty of tables out front and in the garden.

If you dislike this sort of pub and really want a taste of an "Old Somer's Town" pub, then go to the Cock Tavern, 100 yards away, where you can have your fill of keg lager and old, red faced alcoholics in dirty clothes.

10 Aug 2007 15:40

The Market Porter, Borough

Went here for the first time recently and had lunch on a wet Monday. Can't fault this place, which must be one of the best pubs in London. Excellent range of beers, well kept, charming staff, decent pub food, and a good atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

1 Dec 2006 11:36