The Majestic Channon Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 I'm off to london for 4 days soon ish Will be in the covent garden/holborn area and will be visiting my favourite pubs The princess louise -holborn nicest interior of a pub i´ve ever seen The white hart- Drury lane a simply fantastic pub The bear and staff -Leicester square- pokey pub but for some reason i love it in there Am after suggestions for any new pubs in the central london area to visit, must sell real ale thanks
Jillyanne Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 can't remember the name but nice boozer next to the Lion King Theatre, real ale and lots of outside seating, end of Waterloo Bridge
Thedelldays Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 covent garden. punch and judy whitehall (trafalgar square end). Moon over the Mall The Strand. Bad Bobs few around Carnaby St
trousers Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 The Market Porter, Borough Market. Best real ale pub in central London. South of the river but worth a stroll. Nice part of town. Borough Market itself is a great place to visit on a Friday or Saturday.
bridge too far Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 The Market Porter, Borough Market. Best real ale pub in central London. South of the river but worth a stroll. Nice part of town. Borough Market itself is a great place to visit on a Friday or Saturday. What's the name of that very old pub in Borough - to the right just before you cross the bridge - opposite a church? Had galleries and an open courtyard. I bet it's not there any more. I used to go there a lot when I worked at the then South Bank University.
trousers Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 What's the name of that very old pub in Borough - to the right just before you cross the bridge - opposite a church? Had galleries and an open courtyard. I bet it's not there any more. I used to go there a lot when I worked at the then South Bank University. The George? Still there. Part owned by the national trust IIRC
saints_is_the_south Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 The Old Shades - Trafalgar Square/Whitehall - http://www.faucetinn.com/old-shades/ The Ship & Shovell - Charing Cross - http://shipandshovell.co.uk/ The Sherlock Holmes - Northumberland Street - http://www.sherlockholmespub.com/ 3 top boozers, all within about 2 minutes walk of eachother.
saint lard Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 Waxy o'Connors,inbetween Piccadilly circus and Leicester square. cheers bar,regent street.
The Majestic Channon Posted 3 July, 2012 Author Posted 3 July, 2012 Waxy o'Connors,inbetween Piccadilly circus and Leicester square. cheers bar,regent street. Went in there after the jtp final, was not keen tbh some good suggestions above some of which i will def get too cheers used to like the griffin by charing cross and embankment stations, was gutted to see it's now a posh eating pub last time i was there
bridge too far Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 The George? Still there. Part owned by the national trust IIRC That's the one! Cheers, T
trousers Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 That's the one! Cheers, T My pleasure :-) Lots of touristy pubs being suggested. Decent in their own right but I prefer to go for the less obvious ones personally. If anyone is up in London and at a loose end ever, then drop me a PM for a beer at a decent boozer if I'm free. I work in the Aldgate / Tower Hill area.
Turkish Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 Went to a cracking little pub before West Ham away this season, the pride of spittlefields I think it was called, in Shoreditch. As has been mentioned the Grifffin is also worth a visit.
scotty Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 If you happen to be a Private Eye reader, the Coach and Horses in Greek St is worth a visit. Decent food as well as loads of memorabilia about the eye and Jeffrey Bernard (it was his regular watering hole.)
The Majestic Channon Posted 3 July, 2012 Author Posted 3 July, 2012 If you happen to be a Private Eye reader, the Coach and Horses in Greek St is worth a visit. Decent food as well as loads of memorabilia about the eye and Jeffrey Bernard (it was his regular watering hole.) That is a legendary pub, used to use it before london games in the 80's, the landlord was a rude c unt mind. I stay away from soho nowadays mind,to many chutney ferrets .
buctootim Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 (edited) The Harp in Chandos Place, Covent Garden. Really good pub and beer. Much better than its oirish website http://www.harpcoventgarden.com/ I also like the Salisbury nr Leicester Square. Heavily touristed so not much local atmosphere but I like all the gilt mirrors which make is seem double the size, like a circus trick. http://www.taylor-walker.co.uk/pub-food/salisbury-covent-garden/pid-C3111 Edited 3 July, 2012 by buctootim
so22saint Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 I'm happy to big up The Harp in Covent Garden as well - was there on Friday and great real ale selection (and 15 minutes from Waterloo as well - Friday pub crawl went The Harp, The 18.05 SWT to Weymouth buffet car, The Albion in Winchester - and onwards )
ericb Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 Went to a cracking little pub before West Ham away this season, the pride of spittlefields I think it was called, in Shoreditch. As has been mentioned the Grifffin is also worth a visit. The pride is off brick lane, decent beer, cheaper than the alex in southampton and good people that run it. I drink in there fairly regularly to be honest and would recommend it highly.
TheCholulaKid Posted 3 July, 2012 Posted 3 July, 2012 The Market Porter, Borough Market. Best real ale pub in central London. South of the river but worth a stroll. Nice part of town. Borough Market itself is a great place to visit on a Friday or Saturday. This. Plus the Salisbury (mentioned above) tend to have a decent ale or two.
LVSaint Posted 4 July, 2012 Posted 4 July, 2012 If it were me, I'd combine a curry in Whitechapel (Tayyabs or Lahores), walk it off, down to the Prospect of Whitby in Wapping by the river, for a great view of Docklands and some nice proper ale. (Bit East of Central though.)
so22saint Posted 4 July, 2012 Posted 4 July, 2012 The pride is off brick lane, decent beer, cheaper than the alex in southampton and good people that run it. I drink in there fairly regularly to be honest and would recommend it highly. Eric, do you work for Sapient or LBi? if LBi I'm there tomorrow
dellboypete Posted 4 July, 2012 Posted 4 July, 2012 The Harp is my favourite central London pub as well - this was the Camra UK pub of the year last year and deservedly so. It's small and can get really cosy, but beer and service is excellent. and in addition to those already mentioned.......some of my favourites... The Bree Louise - near Euston Station - a bit out of the way but has upto a dozen real ales plus several real ciders - most of the ale delivered by gravity behind the bar. Also get 50p off a pint if you a Camra card member (lunchtime pies are also legendary). Just off bottom of High Holborn, a hundred yards up Hatton Garden (worth a browse for jewelry etc) is Ye Olde Mitre. Down a very narrow passage and easily missed, this is one of the hidden gems, claims to be one of the oldest pubs in London and has regular mini themed beer festivals - but usually is closed at weekends. This just around the corner from my office so is quite handy! If you are only interested in the beer and not the quality of the pub The Craft Beer Co in Leather Lane Market (one of the street markets - specialises in cheap clothes) and even closer to my office has on average 12 hand pumps and about 16 craft beers (mostly belgian, german french etc). Half way down High Holborn on the left with the Clock outside is one of the Sam Smiths pubs - The Cittie of Yorke - which is worth a visit .
Shroppie Posted 4 July, 2012 Posted 4 July, 2012 The Coal Hole in The Strand. Excellent real ale and great pies too.
BadgerBadger Posted 4 July, 2012 Posted 4 July, 2012 The Market Porter, Borough Market. Best real ale pub in central London. South of the river but worth a stroll. Nice part of town. Borough Market itself is a great place to visit on a Friday or Saturday. this
jjsaint Posted 4 July, 2012 Posted 4 July, 2012 Several mentions of the Harp so far - it was awarded CAMRA national pub of the year a few years back. Probably a must for most real ale drinkers in London these days!
The Majestic Channon Posted 5 July, 2012 Author Posted 5 July, 2012 Several mentions of the Harp so far - it was awarded CAMRA national pub of the year a few years back. Probably a must for most real ale drinkers in London these days! The Harp is top of my list, cheers
The Majestic Channon Posted 5 July, 2012 Author Posted 5 July, 2012 Also can anyone tell me if the hole in the wall at waterloo is still there?
Joe Kirkup Posted 5 July, 2012 Posted 5 July, 2012 My favourite is the Nell Gwynn down a small alley off the Strand. Its absolutely tiny inside but because it's tucked away mostly tourist free. Decent ale and proper bar food - rolls and pork pies which they make themselves.
stevegrant Posted 5 July, 2012 Posted 5 July, 2012 It was there about 45 minutes ago when I walked past. And presumably it's still an absolute ****hole
Hatch Posted 5 July, 2012 Posted 5 July, 2012 And presumably it's still an absolute ****hole It's OK for when you have a train delay and a spare 30 / 60 minutes time to kill.
Torres Posted 5 July, 2012 Posted 5 July, 2012 And presumably it's still an absolute ****hole I assume so - you wouldn't catch me going in there by choice.
ericb Posted 5 July, 2012 Posted 5 July, 2012 Eric, do you work for Sapient or LBi? if LBi I'm there tomorrow Yup lbi mate, but i'm guessing you've been in already
so22saint Posted 9 July, 2012 Posted 9 July, 2012 Yup lbi mate, but i'm guessing you've been in already Yep, though I was there again today as we're working on a joint pitch your company and mine.... Will have to pay a fiver so I can PM you Or alternatively I'm jim at this place: http://www.sceneric.com
Draino76 Posted 9 July, 2012 Posted 9 July, 2012 I'll take you out..If you are female and between 18 to 45 and bring your wodge with you.
so22saint Posted 10 July, 2012 Posted 10 July, 2012 I fail on 2 counts - the age is right, the cock and the lack of wodge is the issue
The Majestic Channon Posted 25 August, 2012 Author Posted 25 August, 2012 Was told last night about a pub in kings cross called the flying scotsman, def worth a visit
Griffo Posted 25 August, 2012 Posted 25 August, 2012 Was told last night about a pub in kings cross called the flying scotsman, def worth a visit Ha, it serves a purpose if that's what you want from a night. Haven't been that far out in London other than around London Bridge/Borough. I like the Lord Clyde and Dover Castle (sh*t pub but one of the only ones that has a late night license other than Belushi's) The Kings Head (might be Kings Arms, I forget) is also decent and cheap for London standards.
The Majestic Channon Posted 27 August, 2012 Author Posted 27 August, 2012 Ha, it serves a purpose if that's what you want from a night. Haven't been that far out in London other than around London Bridge/Borough. I like the Lord Clyde and Dover Castle (sh*t pub but one of the only ones that has a late night license other than Belushi's) The Kings Head (might be Kings Arms, I forget) is also decent and cheap for London standards. The white hart which i mentioned in my first post is open til 2 at weekends, free admission normal pub prices, dj.
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