The Sutton Arms, Barbican

"On the wall opposite the bar are, most notably, three plaster busts of what are presumably famous people, although I didn't recognise any of them. Typically for London, and presumably to appease the PC lobby, one of the three busts features a black man"

Speaks volumes - its Othello. The other two are also characters from Shakespeare. The busts have survived at least one refurbishment and have been there for at least 30 years that I know of. They therefore predate the PC lobby.

On that basis I wouldn't trust the rest of the review either.

4 Jan 2011 12:36

The Fox and Anchor, Smithfield

Wonderful exterior - pity that the interior is fake
circa 1990 (though snugs at back are orginal). Main bar was 1960's formica table until circa 1990.

don't get me wrong as modern refurbs go it looks the part - its just not as original as it might appear.

12 Aug 2006 06:31

The Castle, Walthamstow

dreadful pub before its refurb

dreadful pub after it refurb

23 Jul 2006 00:12