The Priory, Clerkenwell

I thought everyone must be posting about a different Priory, but no. Clearly there are lots of people who think overpriced gassy lager and supermarket wine are the cornerstone of a good pub. There tends to be one actual beer on tap - they vary it from time to time - but it's often undrinkable as they seemingly have no idea how to look after it. Given the number of great pubs in the area I'm amazed this place can keep going - I guess the lowest common denominator works for them.

1 Oct 2009 19:00

The Leamington, Acton

What a dump. I can undertsand why the locals all sit at the bar - the other seating is filthy. On the plus side, the landlord is very friendly and welcoming, but it's a shame there are no decent beers available - just an okay Guinness and lots of carbonated cat's urine passing itself off as branded lager. They've started a quiz night to try to attract more people in but they'd be better off getting the basics right first.

28 May 2009 10:42

The Redback, Acton

The sooner this place gets hit by lightning and razed to the ground the better. I can't think of anything that would make this place worse, nor can I understand how it retains its licence. Horrible.

28 May 2009 10:33