The Bear and Staff, Leicester Square

As noted by others, never too busy which is surprising given it's location. Not a bad place to stop in for a quick jar.

17 Jul 2007 14:16

The Two Brewers, Covent Garden

Nice little spot to go for a drink, even better if you a seat outside. Nothing about it makes it stand out but equally nothing to put you off from visiting.

17 Jul 2007 14:14

The Albion, Barnsbury

Recently visited while doing a tour of the pubs in the area. After starting at the bottom of the Liverpool Road, it became very evident that every pub in the area is now a gastro pub. It'd been a few years since I was last at the Albion but it was one gastro too far. Agree with comments about the staff- they were hopeless, we gave up waitng to be served and moved on. One or two gastro pubs in an area can be good but surely some people still want to visit a pub to drink and not to sit and eat.

17 Jul 2007 14:02