The Albion, Barnsbury

This is a beautiful pub- lots of rooms and nooks in a lovely wisteria and ivy clad building, a great seating area out front and an a beautiful big garden at the back. It was refurbished a few years ago � unsuccessfully - the new d�cor and improved garden are let down by a mediocre beer selection, unremarkable food bigged up on an overpriced menu and poor service from surly staff; I live around the corner and have dropped in occasionally in the hope that its got its act together but sadly it hasn�t so far.

25 May 2010 10:21

The Queens Head, Icklesham

Everything you could ask for from a country pub- great beer selection, wonderful food and friendly competent service. I had grilled lemon sole that was exceptional (and a bargain at ten pounds ) and the ploughmans was great.

25 May 2010 09:58