The Palm Tree: The Pub Where Time Stopped Still
Whilst many pubs decide to hang on to original features like a wobbly floor or an elaborate bar, most of the smart ones update themselves with a healthy overhaul once […]
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The Dickens Inn E1W 1UH (Tube: Tower Hill)
This pub annoys me to the point I’m not entirely sure where to start. Because of this I’m not even going to try and write a proper review and am […]
What Makes The Perfect Pub?
Occasionally, and most often just after I’ve posted one of my more scathing reviews, I am asked ‘what does actually make the perfect pub?’. Sadly I fear that such a place […]
The Horniman at Hays SE1 2HD (Tube: London Bridge)
How long should one expect to wait to receive a pint? This is a question I feel has an array of answers depending upon pub, circumstances and skill….. A packed […]
The Blackfriar (Tube: Blackfriars)
The Blackfriars of the Dominican Order sect of Catholicism were known for their intellect, theology and philosophical thinking. Appropriate considering that, after a thorough day Pub Raiding for your pleasure […]
The Anchor Bankside SE1 9EF (Tube: London Bridge)
You’re probably familiar with pigeons. These drab grey sky rats are unfortunately synonymous with London. In Mary Poppins the lovable bag lady merrily sings ‘Feed the Birds’ to the delight […]
The Old Thameside Inn SE1 9DG (Tube: London Bridge)
You will no doubt be familiar with the genre of films which pit a mismatched pair of monsters or groups against each other for a big fight often with hilarious […]
Cutty Sark SE10 9PD (Tube: Cutty Sark)
No I’ve not gone completely mental and started reviewing boats as well as pubs it just so happens that this pub is named after the famous tea clipper which is […]
The Bulls Head SW13 9PY (Train: Chiswick or Kew Bridge)
It took friggin’ ages to walk to this place from the train station and it sounded great. Been around since the 1500’s, Oliver Cromwell had a bit of a to […]
