The Pepperpot, Tower Hill

It's pretty quiet in that part of town, between Aldgate and Wapping, on a Saturday night, so I was glad to see the Pepper Pot had re-opened. At least it SEEMED to be open, but on entering we were made to feel as welcome as if we had strayed into someone's private front room. TVs were all on and showing a rubbishy US comedy and three student-y types (2 of which turned out to be the barstaff) playing Cluedo at a table. We are locals and we like a drink, but no way will we be going back to the Pepper Pot. I really doubt if the current tenants will last long there.

4 Jan 2012 18:13

The Duke Of Wellington, Marylebone

Decorated in the deeply dull 'gastropub' style which is to common these days, and filled people who mainly look like young Tories, this is a restaurant and not really a pub. Such a shame - the pre-makeover Wellington had real character.

17 Jan 2011 13:42