Bartok, Chalk Farm

Returned here recently after not having visited for ages. This place has really taken a turn for the worse. Practically empty on a Friday night, which is saying something for a Camden boozer. Bland generic music(Black Eyed Peas,ffs!), even more overpriced than before and the classic surly bouncers needlessly hassling people at the door. I can only assume whatever trade they do get is from punters leaving the Roundhouse.
Word of warning: absolutely freezing in there. We sat with coats on until we left. And the bouncers tried to get �5 off a friend who arrived later, despite the fact that there was a total of two tables occupied inside.
A thoroughly charmless establishment, I won't be back.

27 Feb 2010 12:32

Pommelers Rest, Tower Bridge

Unusual establishment with an extensive range of Cheap beverages.Clientele seems to consist primarily of shabby local office workers.On the evening I visited,I was surprised to note some form of impromptu pub quiz in session,presided over by an increasingly loud and inebriated Welshman.
Bar staff overwhelmingly friendly.In fact,they appear to be on a first name basis with most of the punters.

12 Oct 2006 23:44