Truscott Arms, Maida Vale

This has now re-opened as Idlewild.

29 May 2007 17:33

The Hobgoblin, Marylebone

Spacious bar but still felt cosy - cool tables too! Good range of beers, friendly staff and the Thai food was good value and tasty.

13 Apr 2007 16:18

The Swan and Edgar, Marylebone

Popped in here on the strength of the reviews below and was disappointed. The bar was tiny, brightly lit, poorly decorated and very smokey. Grizzly locals inside, students on all the seats outside.

Only two ales on tap and my London Pride was a masterpiece of pouring - stick the glass on the drip tray and use both hands on the pump to squirt a pint out. Keep pulling until the massive, frothy head created eventually washes away over the side.

I left after I'd finished a hasty pint and went to the Hobgoblin around the corner and it was much better.

13 Apr 2007 16:15