The Central, Upton Park

Havent drunk in there for a while. Decent enough on match days but a complete khazi thereafter....

Vera Lynn started her carreer there back in the 30's as she was originally an east ham girl (not that she would admit now the inverted snob) bless her.

12 Dec 2008 11:29

The Blue Anchor, Helston

Jonnysaint. I loved your comments �an ale pilgrimage of the highest order� Never really thought of it as a pilgrimage but yes I suppose it is.
It�s a pilgrimage to the Blue Anchor that I hope to make again sometime soon.

Not sure if the guy who served me was the guvnor or the barman but he was a right old character & pissed as a fart even at that time.

The blue anchor puts most pubs that I am forced to use into absolute shade.

The great thing I loved about this pub is that my missus dident like it � superb.!!!

It�s a shame that pubs like this are a dieing breed. Even some of the pubs in the City (of London) these days are nothing more than a home for chavs in suits.

11 Dec 2008 16:16

The Blue Anchor, Helston

Found this place by chance whilst visiting Cornwall this summer -, what an amazing pub.

Walked in about midday on a monday looking for a spot of lunch before hitting the beach a few miles away. Couldent beleive what isaw in the main bar. Most of the locals happilly singing away in a state of drunkedness that you wouldent expect for a Monday lunchtime. After a few of those Spingo ale's i found myself joining in.

The misses & kids though were not impressed. I did beg & pleed for her to take the kids to the beach & pick me up in a few hour's time...alas she was having none of it.
I would rate this pub a 10 for the beer & general charactor. Shame i live 000's of miles away in some horrible essex town where the pubs are full of chavs.

Beer outstanding, locals weird, wonderful & in a constant state of drukeness (in a freindly way)

Without doubt, Britains best pub. Long may it continue

11 Dec 2008 14:01