St Georges Tavern (The Caxton), Wapping

There is not much going for The Caxton. Its location next to an arterial road is ghastly; it has little natural light; the staff can be brusque; the furniture appears to have been sourced from a police auction; the hand dryer in the gents hasn't worked for years; the Thai food at lunchtime is at best forgettable; and the beer is frequently off.

On the bright side, it is rarely overcrowded, its heart is more or less in the right place, it stays open till 4am and it is about 200 yards from my office.

14 May 2008 19:01