The Cask, Pimlico

There are no pubs I know with a wider choice of beer and until recently no reasons to criticise the Cask. However, I had a disappointing evening at this pub recently for two reasons. Firstly, it clearly stated on the menu that the kitchen was open until 10pm but when a friend went to order us some food at 9.45 they said they were not taking any more orders. Then something similar happened at the end of the evening. They rang the bell and I went straight to the bar to get two more drinks only to be told that that was it. I always thought that the bell was rung to signify last orders. Admittedly not being able to get a last drink is a small gripe but one of the reasons I chose this pub on this occasion was so I could have a meal there too and having had a couple of pints I was in the need of food.

The sheer variety of beer means I will go back to this pub again but overall it has gone down slightly in estimation.

22 Dec 2011 12:21

The Far Side, Brixton

I disagree with the bad reviews for this pub. Admittedly I was only there for an hour but the service was good, they had two decent ales (as well as the usual largers) and a pizza my sister ordered arrived promptly and was tasty. The music was really good too - a great pub for a pre-gig pint and bite to eat.

18 Dec 2011 17:56