Merchant, Battersea

Overall not a bad place: better than most of the offerings in Clapham Junction, but nothing that really stands it out as a to go destination. More a bar than a pub; tries a little too hard to be all things to all men (date place as well as somewhere to watch the rugby)

Beer selection is good, if a little predictable; the usual selection of 'premium' continental lagers with a smattering of other ones that are becoming ever more evident (Erdinger, Sierra Nevada, etc.). Food offering is good - priced at yuppie London pricing, but the quality is worth it.

Good, relatively spacious layout with a welcome addition of bar billiards and a big screen towards the back. In this sense it's well proportioned: the front for talking, the back for watching sports.

11 Mar 2011 12:23

The Harwood Arms, Fulham

It feels as if this place is damns if it does, damns if it doesn't. The fact is that the type of pub that is most likely to close down is one that does not serve food. Lament all you like about how this is no longer a traditional Fulham boozer, but the fact is that a young, British chef has stuck his neck on the line (and his wallet) to turn this pub from one that was dying on its arse to one that serves some of the best food in South West London. You can go in there and have a drink at the bar no problem, just that space is limited. Tuesday's are the best days to go: Michelin-starred food and a challenging pub quiz.

4 Nov 2010 15:51

The Red Lion, Pall Mall

Great little place - interior holds true to the 18th Century Inns of London. Needs to be full to really have any atmosphere, beers are ok but the staff are a little soulless.

21 Apr 2010 17:26