Gilpins Bell, Edmonton

Kind of has the vibe of a fake Wetherspoons but decent enough with plenty of seats. Very functional. They have those spicy peanuts that I like which has boosted the rating.

5 Apr 2018 12:18

The Old Blue Last, Shoreditch

Pub owned by the VICE media enterprise plc. Had some fun nights in here but can be expensive. The eponymous beer takes a bit of getting used to! I have met some friendly and interesting enough people over the years in here so overall I recommend.

26 Mar 2018 16:30

The Britannia, Clerkenwell

Despite the name has the atmosphere of an Irish pub and sure enough the couple running it hail from the Emerald Isle but they have run this local favourite for decades. Conveniently located opposite the Iron Monger Row Baths, it proved a suitable place for refreshment having used said baths. Reasonable pint of Spitfire. Interesting island shaped bar and refreshing lack of "trendy" people for the area. I think they might have been more imaginative with the decor as it's fairly generic, could do with a few more Britannic bits and bobs if you ask me.

26 Mar 2018 16:26