The Hook, Line and Sinker, Twickenham

Sterile atmosphere and indifferent staff. Cannot seem to go in here without there being a problem of some kind - alarm going off, power cut, ovens not working, pumps breaking down, or teenage barstaff who want to charge you �4.80 for a pint of coke from the tap and not bat an eyelid.

Having said all that though, and not really liking this pub, I have to concede that they take the beer very seriously. Had a pint of Fullers Discovery in there three nights ago and it was superb. The Pride has got to be the best in town. If you just want a good pint of beer you can't go far wrong with this place. Not too many chavs on a Saturday night either.

21 May 2005 23:29

The George, Twickenham

15 years ago this was a great pub. I still remember going in there in about 1990 and having one of the best pints of Flowers I've ever had. Now it is agro central. Bad, indifferent staff, dreadful beer. Great place to wander into on your first day out of Feltham Young Offenders Institute to meet up with your 17-year-old mates and engage in a fresh stabbing. Remember coming back into Twickers 'bout five years ago near closing time and hearing the sound of loads of dogs barking and seeing King Street at a standstill. I heard later that about 30 coppers had taken the expediency of simply arresting everyone in the pub and hearded them round the corner to the police station. There had been a stabbing that night, I heard. Overall a lousy, useless dump full of scum. Go here if the only other option is slitting your wrists.

21 May 2005 23:20

The Old Anchor, Twickenham

Now that the mad dog has gone this place may be worth a visit. Have heard good things about it.

21 May 2005 22:49