The Czech Bar, West Hampstead

Wonderful place - Pilsner Urquell and Budvar on tap. Decent Czech food. There's even Slovak slivowitz for the brave/foolhardy.

This is very much a Czech and Slovak haunt, and Anglos are very much in the minority. Provided you're fine with that you'll fit in well.

5 Jul 2013 22:18

The Hollybush, Loughton

Prices seem to be going up here - �4.45 for a pint of Peroni. They must be trying to 'compete' with the Nu Bar. Mercy please!

27 May 2012 15:45

The Lamb, Bloomsbury

I hate to say it, but I think the Lamb is going downhill fast. been coming in here for ten happy years, but the last couple of trips have been a big letdown.

First, they had a really great barman who's left - he looked a bit like Dobbie the house elf - but was incredibly efficient. You barely had to move from your seat and a bottle of Kew Gold/ Champion would find its way to the counter ready to be opened.

Secondly, someone deliberately installed a new tartan carpet.

Thirdly, the new Eastern European barstaff at random at best. Set out a drinks order and what you get, the measures for spirit drinkers, and what you pay seems to vary throughout the evening.

A terrible pity, as it used to be a great pub.

27 Aug 2009 15:01