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St Christopher's Inn, Borough

Just come in to have a reasonably priced drink served with a beaming smile. Nice old fashioned classic pub with a great range of foreign beers.

Thank God it is more expensive than a Spoons. Keeps the riff-raff out.

27 Jun 2012 17:29

The Palm Tree, Mile End

Bloody Hell,
this all smacks of a conspiracy by ex-staff or barred customers. I'm pretty fussy about pubs, but I went in here on Tuesday with a friend, and found it to be an honest regular pub.
Maybe not a date pub, nor an eating pub, but if you want a pint and a packet of s&v, then it's pretty good.
A touch of character in the east end.
And no, I didn't ask for a glass of water, but if I did I would have expected one for free.

21 Jan 2010 01:45

O'Neills, Clapham

Certainly better than other sites in Clapham. So I believe.
Food & drink are of a good standard. It's the best branded offer around.
Consistently solid service.

3 Jun 2008 22:24

The Boathouse, Falmouth

Went there - liked it - will visit it again if allowed by the trouble & strife. Great pub, nice fruitie.

11 May 2008 21:47

The Bell, East Molesey

Having read the reviews, I was keen to visit recently after not having been back to Molesey for 15 years. I wasn't disappointed, the place had a quirky charm, and still had the friendly locals supping their beer with the dog sat by their side.
Rose tinted memories, I know, but still well worth a visit. The sloping walls are a sight to see....

31 Jan 2007 01:50

The William IV, Islington

excellent wine and beer selection, with great food. enjoyably busy with a good atmosphere

16 Dec 2006 16:17

The Toucan, Soho

For those of you who are ignorant, good Guinness is dictated by the following.
A clean line.
A clean glass.
An efficient remote or flash cooler.
The keg being sold within 3 or 4 days from opening.
The keg being "in date".
Quick sales, i.e. not sitting in the line for long.
The right gas supply.
This place sells good Guinness. I know.

22 Aug 2006 18:46

The Ivy House, Holborn, London

What happened to the Lord Goodall?
Never been the same since.

22 Aug 2006 17:57

Plan B Bar, Brixton

Always found the music below par.............. far too xxxx for my taste

20 Jun 2006 22:47

The Royal Sovereign, Brighton

a very nice pub under new ownership. Found the outside garden brilliant in the sun, and the range of beers and food made the afternoon pass quickly!
That's not even mentioning the staff, who were great.

12 Jun 2006 11:53

The Commercial, Herne Hill

Nice pub,
always clean and well managed

17 May 2006 20:27

The Spirit Bar Cafe, Tooting

Does John still own this place?

20 Feb 2006 00:28

The George, Tooting

Visited last Saturday night. After years away from Tooting. Was genuinely scared to see how a fairly good pub had declined.
I had one of the best pints of Speckled Hen available in years. I know it's a rough end of town, but the beer was worth the visit. Just be aware it's south of the river, and relax.
Also worth the visit for the cracking curry had 5 mins up the road.

20 Feb 2006 00:25

Escape Bar and Art, Herne Hill

Really great,
never had a problem here. Always clean & well managed.

15 Feb 2006 22:16

The Robin Hood, Brighton

what a cracking pub. have had many great nights there, best range of beers in the area. & the profits go to local chaitable causes.

6 Feb 2006 05:42

The Round Georges, Brighton

nice pub, good fruitie.

6 Feb 2006 05:29

Medicine Bar, Shoreditch

I found it quite different to some of the average ratings. Had one or two cracking nights there. Quiet,but really smart early in the week. Busy and music led at weekends.

18 Jan 2006 22:53

The Dog House, Kennington

I was the person pretending to be the manager. I wasn't. In fact I don't even work there.The manager is rather friendly, and a much nicer and more approachable person than me.
I apologise to "anonymous".

16 Nov 2005 23:53

The Penny Theatre, Canterbury

Apparently the manager has a penchant for Mr Jack. Probably the best student pub in canterbury.

26 Oct 2005 13:14

The Florence, Herne Hill

brilliant food and a cracking pint of Guinness. unfortunately saw the Lions lose there, but the pub helped make up for it. best pub in the area

17 Sep 2005 13:48

The Florence Tavern, Islington

I thjought the new thai menu was amazing, and the feel of the place was really good. It managed to cross the divide between a homely local and a cool bar. Spent my time in the upstairs bar watching the football on the big screen munching prawn crackers that actually tasted of prawns not sawdust.

15 Sep 2005 22:10

The Sussex Cricketer, Hove

Nice sun trap outside, lovely pink bubbly helped to make for a very nice afternoon.

9 Jul 2005 17:48

The Fortune of War, Brighton

Not as wonderful as during it's heyday a few years ago. Far too xxxx for my tastes.

20 Jan 2005 10:15

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