Bar 38, Aldgate

Has since closed and reopened as Abbey - something to do with the same people that run Tiger Tiger so I'm told.

Not a pub, but a "Bar" instead. Downstairs is DJs and loud tunes on a Friday and probably Thursdays also.

Full of City workers but seems a nice enough place.

17 Dec 2008 15:53

The George, London Bridge

Been here a number of times, but unless it is the summer and you can sit outside I will probably not bother going anymore.

The building is lovely, no argument on that front. The staff are not particually good and spend too much time messing around and not getting the beers out. The bar is always crowded, probably due to having to wait. And even after the wait it's not great beer.

Personally I quite like Greene King beer. Try visit the brewery and see what it should be like. I think it comes down to the staff not looking after the beer.

The place is heaving in the summer and makes the whole prospect of trying to get drinks even more of a chore. Never had any problems with the security so cannot comment nor have I tried the food.

17 Dec 2008 15:21

The Red Barn, Barnehurst

Drunk in here a few times, but only during the afternoon. Not a bad place, never felt unwelcome or noticed any problems going on whilst being there.

They had Guiness Red when I was there and happily sat with a few pints of that with my mate over a few hours. The bar staff ranged from efficient to just plain useless. Never rude but just not very good at the job in hand.

Would go there again to have a quiet drink but imagine the evening would be a little raucous so would probably avoid.

All in all not bad and always worth, trying in nearby. But not really a place to head out of your way to.

17 Dec 2008 12:27