The Elusive Camel, Victoria

Having been working in Victoria and coming to this pub semi-regularly after work on Fridays, I have seen a steady decline in its appeal.
The music used to be good with UK/US/Australian band-type music being pumped through the speakers, and beers were �2.90 - a little more than normal for Victoria.
Sadly in Dec 2004 a beer went up to �3.00 and in Jan 2005 it went up to it's current price of �3.10, which is extortionate considering it is a pub. To top it off your change is handed back on a little silver tray to temp you to tip for an overpriced, non-cold larger (we asked about this once and was informed 'well, this IS London!'...maybe they can't afford a decent fridge for the kegs?).
Also the music has declined to the boring banality of rnb/rap/pop drabness.
Word of warning - if you're having a beer outside, don't be surprised if you aren't allowed back in after 2 beers because you aren't keeping the public footpath clear.
We've found The Page in Warwick Way the better of the younger crowd pubs in the area.

9 Aug 2005 17:28