Lowlander, Covent Garden

The Lowlander has a huge selection of beers and a fair selection of cocktails.

Yes, the staff aren't amazing and it does have a slight chain feel to it (the seats downstairs are arranged in long rows like a school canteen) but if you want a fun evening sampling beers from around Europe this is the place to go.

15 Jan 2006 16:53

Revolution Bar, Soho

A fair variety of Vodka, great music but really packed. A little bit of a snotty croud, but easy enough to ignore.

14 Jan 2006 19:29

The Lamb and Flag, Covent Garden

Full of atmosphere, this place is heaving with men in suits - the windows get steamy with so many customers jammed in.

Over two floors, you can usually get a seat if you go upstairs and are willing to share. If you don't look too closely you can avoid the slightly grimey loos and sweaty glasses.

14 Jan 2006 17:52