The Beaten Docket, Cricklewood

I had the Sunday Roast lunch there. Large portions and the roast beef was very nice. It has a very Irish atmosphere and its great to see the old boys sipping their pints and catching up on the papers.

Its the pub for the quiet craic and mellow thoughfulness.

8 May 2005 15:14

The Uxbridge Arms, Notting Hill

Inspired by the comment of Ullage on the �Effing landlady� I nervously crept into the pub. The decor breaks every interior design principle in the book but it has a feeling of harmony that only a decent old age brings. It feels warm and welcoming and there are plenty of odd characters that you used to find in the proper old boozers.

It has an eccentric feel and if you like your pub cosy and intimate this is the place. The landlady looked in total charge and as I left I placed my pint glass nervously on the counter and slid out the door.

21 Feb 2005 11:56

The Plough and Harrow, Hammersmith

I liked it from the word go. It was early evening so it was mainly old blokes working up a sleep before the night�s telly. Come late evening the birds were flying in with working crews of very thirsty fellas. Its not an architectural diamond but its pleasant. The toilets are a fascination of tiny tiling with ornate glass and fabulous hand basins.

The beer is cheap, the atmosphere unchallenging. If you want to retreat into the warm welcoming womb of Hammersmith this is the place to slide in.

16 Feb 2005 18:42