The Dacre Arms, Lee

If Carlsberg made pubs, this is what they'd look like. Probably the best pub in the world.

29 May 2007 14:55

The Strands Hotel, Nether Wasdale

New owners know their business - now serving the best food in the lakes (think massive portions of slow cooked beef, pork, variety of game etc) and a really well kept selection of ales. I'm told the wine list is about to improve as well, so I'm looking forward to checking that out - might even have to drink two or three bottles. It's a tough job but someone's got to do it.

7 Nov 2006 16:32

The Princess of Wales, Blackheath

Refurb in 2004 is now starting to look a bit grubby round the edges, which is great - because you don't feel like you're pissed up in an episode of Changing Rooms any more.
Location is unbeatable, beer selection is wide, wine is good, menu is good, and they've brought back some of the chairs they threw out when they tried to do the place up two years ago - the POW is turning into that nice boozer on the heath again. Result.

7 Nov 2006 16:20