The Crown, Otford

llcoolg, are you sure you were in The Crown? I haven't been there for some time, but unless The Crown has changed radically, I would suspect that the pub you're describing was The Horns, further down the High Street, which is indeed a restaurant.

25 Jun 2013 18:35

The Cardinal, Victoria

Well something obviously got under davidb's skin. I've been an infrequent but regular drinker at The Cardinal (or Windsor Castle if you really insist ) for years. I'm sorry they felt it necessary to refurb it, and even sorrier that the prices have gone up - but they're still relatively cheap by London standards, and personally I like Sam Smith's and have always found it well served here. Likewise the service. I've never met with anything but politeness , and increasingly wonder if the people who complain about rudeness might perhaps profitably look to their own attitudes.
Personally, I like The Cardinal and shall carry on drinking there when I'm in the vicinity.

27 Nov 2012 18:00

The Rose and Crown, Stoke Newington

Just popped in for a quick couple of pints when I was passing earlier in the year, and wished I could have stayed longer. I like this sort of large roomy urban pub, and this one hasn't had too much tinkering done to it. The atmosphere seemed relaxed and comfortable, the clientele quite mixed, and the beer I had (Cally Deuchars) was very drinkable.
It's a bit off my normal territory, but I'd be very happy to go back for a few more any time.

27 Nov 2012 17:43