The St Radegund, Cambridge

Cliquey, creepy, and weird. Went in with my wife for a lunchtime pint, and we were so effectively blanked by the two bar staff that it was as if we didn't exist.

Don't like being looked through, so left without ordering. Won't bother again.

25 Feb 2013 11:44

The Shakespeare's Head, Islington

This pub's real ale is consistently and unspeakably bad. (Abbot and Courage Best). How the landlord can keep serving up acetified, oxidised, stale, and over-warm beers which are routinely rejected by discerning drinkers is amazing.

If you're at Sadlers Wells and need a pint, go to the Harlequin just a few metres further down the street.

30 Jul 2012 11:15

The Doric Arch, Euston

Excellent pub by Central London/rail terminus standards, and well worth a visit.

Can't comment on the food - haven't ever eaten there - but can compliment the cellar staff for maintaining a superb range of Fullers and micro-brewed beers at (by Euston standards) modest prices.

Have popped in roughly once a week over the last couple of months, and in addition to the reliable beer, have noticed that after a few visits the staff begin to recognise you. (Most of them have been around since before Fullers bought the place which is encouraging).

The only drawback I can think of is the two-flight journey down to the gents loo...but most of us could do with a bit of exercise couldn't we?

25 Jun 2007 21:02

The Canton Arms, South Lambeth

Clearly has good and bad days...visited twice last week:

Mid-week lunch found all real ales on, and in good nick, prompt delivery of very presentable food, and free wifi.

Inspired by this, I took 8 colleagues there for Sunday lunch, with disastrous results. Deuchars was off, and the Timothy Taylor was in very poor condition.

Food service was a shambles, with mega-confusion over some orders, and a couple of our group couldn't eat at all when the kitchen refused new orders, claiming inundation (the pub was half empty!).

Staff weren't as attentive as on my earlier visit either (there probably weren't enough). I might give it another try, but none of my companions will be going back...

25 Jun 2007 20:54