The Old Tea Warehouse, Aldgate

Working round the corner I used to spend a substantial amount of time here. I like the three different "zones" - outside covered patio, old-man and trendy sofa bit., though it's a shame the pool tables have gone from downstairs and I don't like my feeling that the manager is trying to move it from a characterful boozer to just another city wine bar. For now though, the beer is good GK stuff, and it's well-staffed with friendly but mostly inexperienced girls, and importantly has most of my favourite crisps - monster munch, quavers, doritos etc! So overall, in light of recent changes, I'd say it's still a decent place to have a beer, but it's not the destination pub it once was.

9 Jan 2009 00:37

The Prince Alfred, Maida Vale

Interesting pub, beers are well kept, nibbles are quite expensive, and there's usually a stunning brunette bar-maid! Worth visiting for the novelty factor of ducking through partition walls, but would get annoying if it were your local I reckon!

9 Jan 2009 00:08

The Waterway, Maida Vale

Has anyone been in here for a while? I haven't been in for a couple of years because, like the other reviewers, I experienced such shockingly arrogant and slow service that I vowed never to return. That said, it's a damn good spot, so we can always pray for better. Seems to be owned by a restaurant group now according to their website. Doesn't bode well that beer is listed with snacks (cf all other drinks having their own section), though it does mention HSB along with Pride.

9 Jan 2009 00:05