The Porterhouse, Covent Garden

pretty by the numbers attempt to recreate the quirky pub of the same name on Temple bar in Dublin. Mainly frequented by city types and chavs. Joy. Hasn't benefited from the smoking ban as even years later the smell of stale beer pervades. Do yourself a favour and go to 'The Harp' round the corner.

21 Oct 2010 13:40

The Southampton Arms, Gospel Oak

Great array of real ales and real ciders (if you don't mind the inevitable hangover) and if your friends are so inclined a couple of decent lagers from small breweries. Can't go wrong with the food either with cheese boards and the hot pork sandwiches a must, proper honest grub.

Only negative is it can get pretty rammed and therefore it's hard to find a seat but that's only due to it success so can't be helped. oh, and avoid monday nights if your not going to do the quiz, you'll get shouted at by the beardy real ale crew which makes you feel like you're being bullied by nerds at a Games Workshop convention.

21 Oct 2010 13:33