The Court, Tottenham Court Road

My nearest pub while in halls. Always busy, and during term time pretty much dominated by students. If you have a 'Yellow Card' drinks are cheap for the area (starting at �2 for a Carlsberg and �1.50 shots), although there are Sam Smiths nearby in most directions which are better value, and less packed (The Fitzroy on Charlotte Street being a highlight). Cocktail night on Mondays is a laugh and the meal deals after 3pm are great value. The large signs on several of the walls warning of pick pockets should be heeded, two friends have had things lifted while drinking here; staff were great and ran through the CCTV with us both times.

As a student, a great local, not sure I'll still be drinking here 5 years down the line though.

13 Sep 2009 21:12

The Capitol, Forest Hill

Fond memories of this place from my school days, this being the only place nearby that would serve us. Cavernous pub, lacking in atmosphere , but nice for a quiet pint during the day. Not enough staff on in busy times and even when it's quiet the staff sit behind the bar so the many, many tables can be strewn with plates and glasses at any time of day. Despite this, still the cheapest pint in the area and next to the station so I do find myself in here quite a lot.

13 Sep 2009 20:59

INDO, Whitechapel

Great atmosphere, staff to remember and an interesting selection of drinks (if a little on the pricey side). Also open later than a lot of the other places in the area. Music is spot on and the service is very quick. Can get a little packed at times, but not really surprising for a place of the size. Somewhere I try to pop into whenever I'm the area.

13 Sep 2009 20:44