The Coach and Horses, Covent Garden

"Jimmy's" bar to those who know. One of the cleanest, friendliest, well run pubs in the London area. Tip-top bars staff, Michael, Sean etc. Always a place that I head to, for a relaxing drink, smoke and banter with Michael or Sean outside on their break.
By the way; has my good mate, Cashie, the bearded one been in of late chaps? A highly recommended pub.

11 Aug 2012 01:21

Ye Old Mitre, Holborn

There are a whole host of London pub "tourist traps" promoted in numerous guides, web sites and magazines. Most, if not all, put forward by people who wouldn't know a decent pub if they went into one. Let alone know the difference between Bitter, Stout or Lager. Sad, but true, say I. However, time after time, there is and always will be, one really good, authentic, colourful, characterful, welcoming tavern in London that tourists or regular British drinkers can enjoy. Ye Olde Mitre, off Hatton Garden and Holborn Circus.
I've been popping in and out for years, and have seen old faces pass away, young ones turn into middle aged drinkers, and many a first time student stand in awe at entering such a real English pub for the first time. It's the sort of memories that English tourism should true to bottle and sell around the world; such vintage travels and sells well. Of course, such legendary pubs as this don't come about by accident, they come about by hard work, care and attention and determined dedication. The present professional publican incumbent is a short in statue, but big in character Scot, by the name of Scottie. Possibly, in my opinion, the very best in the London and English game. His pub is clean in every aspect; tables, windows, glasses, taps and toilets. His staff, wide ranging in ages, attractiveness, nationality, humour and good manners. His beer presentation perfect and always different. A beer drinkers paradise. And a home from home, office to office, for many a London worker, tourist or student. Well worth hunting down for a visit, or bunking off work for the day for a session with friends, or to make new ones. The place is a haven for true characters that are hard to find in bars and pubs these days; good, gut busting banter, and entertaining, wicked wit. Enjoy! I always do.

10 Aug 2012 23:56

The Canton Arms, South Lambeth

South Lambeth Road is blessed by the positioning of such a wonderful Beer palace as "The Cantons" in it's midst; betwick Old South Lambeth and Stockwell.
A clean, friendly, large pub, with good music, good staff, fine food, colourful and charming customers and especially well kept, and presented beer.
As a smoker, it's a dream place to sit outside, sup beer and puff on your cigar, whilst watching the world go by; no hassle;happiness. Oft when I'm late in town, I have no problem being served late, with a warm welcome and a friendly smile and comment. I highly recommended it to all. Enjoy!

10 Aug 2012 21:52