The 5 Tuns, Heathrow Airport

I was very surprised to see that the place is OK. Not outstanding, but really, you are sitting in front of security in T5. They could put anything there and force you to deal with it. Instead, you get some well-kept real ales, quick service (always a plus in the airport), and sport on the television. Not a bad place to be if you are early for your flight.

4 Apr 2009 19:40

The Sports Cafe, Haymarket

Reason #1 to go: Good place to watch American sports.

Reason #2 to go: Cheap wings.

Reason #3 to go: actually, that's it. So if you don't need to watch baseball or NCAA basketball, find another place. I mean, if you want to watch any UK sport, there are about 2,000 other places in London that show the games AND have real ale, cheaper prices, and character.

4 Apr 2009 19:36

The Sherlock Holmes, Charing Cross

The one advantage to this pub is that if you drink outside, you are sure to be in multiple photographs, as there are busloads of tourists taking pictures of this "Olde English Pubbe." Otherwise, do your tourist friends a favor and take them to a pub with real history. There are many within a 10-minute walk.

At least the real ale selection wias decent.

4 Apr 2009 19:31