The Anchor, Southwark

Went in here in mid-January for a meal. Never again. After waiting ages for an overpriced, flat pint of IPA and a soft drink, we looked at the menu and decided to eat there. We ordered nachos to share as a starter and fish and chips and a burger as a main course. During our long wait, we both went to the toilets. Both were disgusting. Somewhat predictably, the starter arrived at the same time as the main course. When we mentioned this to the waiter, he just said "I do not know", shrugged his shoulders and walked off. After quickly eating the nachos (note: chopped tomatoes and onions do not make 'salsa') we embarked on our main courses. The burger was a dangerous-looking pink colour, and after digging around for a while I managed to find a bit fish somewhere in the middle of my mountain of batter. Oh, and the peas were cold. Overall, a thoroughly miserable experience in an abysmal pub. The staff were slow and rude and the pub was too hot. If I never step in this pub again it will be too soon. Avoid like the plague.

16 Jan 2008 10:07

The North Star, Finchley Road

Good real ales, friendly staff, and generally a decent place to drink. Nothing spectacular, but better for it.

6 Sep 2007 12:24

The Railway, West Hampstead

Perfectly decent pub with friendly staff and very good food. The entertainmnet could be a bit more imaginative (if I hear any more Crowded House covers I'll scream) but overall a good pub.

6 Sep 2007 12:23