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The Prince Arthur - more gastro than pub The menu's reasonably priced and the food's very good meaning that the Prince Arthur is just proving that it's still one of the better places in the area more
The Orchard is a pleasant surprise An ordinary 1960's built estate pub tacked onto the end of a small row of shops, The Orchard proves the point that appearances can be deceptive more
The Grapes is traditional and timeless Quaint and narrow, The Grapes is a little pub in a very old terrace on the north bank of the river at Limehouse that just looks, acts and feels like a proper English pub  more
Crown & Anchor is bustling and very busy The recent refit has freshened the Crown & Anchor up a bit with some loungey furnishings aimed to distract from the exposed brickwork. more
Villiers Terrace leans towards a restaurant Ladies who lunch rather than hardened drinkers are more likely to find something of interest at the Villiers Terrace. more
Get great beer at Czechoslovak National House The bar is just one part of this club for exiles from Czechoslovakia at Czechoslovak National House, which has been going since the late 1940s.  more
The Washington is highly recommended The emphasis at The Washington is on a good choice of beer - well kept and very palatable - wine and well made food. more
The Golden Heart has a certain charm Despite the influx of non-locals, many are still happy to drink a pint at The Golden Heart. more
The Anchor Tap has an intimate feel Out the back there are plenty of places to perch and it has never been a problem bagging a seat at The Anchor Tap.  more
Pontefract Castle serves a decent pint Pontefract Castle is a handy place to meet up in as it's easy to find and there is food to sustain you if all that shopping has worn you down. more
The Greyhound is good - seriously The Greyhound does live music and is starting Salsa classes, so there'll soon be something there for everyone... more
The Smithfield Tavern feels like a traditional pub The Smithfield Tavern is off to a good start and worth a look if you're in the area.  more
Not that funny at The Comedy An archetypal West End tourist pub, The Comedy is a handy enough pub if you're in the West End, but not one to go out of your way for more
The Hobgoblin is worth a closer look Nothing's really changed much on the outside at the Hobgoblin, but step inside and you will find a jolly traditional pub more
5 Tuns is best airport pub Spending time in airports isn't everyone's idea of a good time, but thankfully the 5 Tuns does a decent enough job of things  more
Sample the four bars of The Crown Cricklewood may have suffered in the past, but it oozes history and comedy - and The Crown is definitely included more
Leigham Arms is a delightful country pub A country pub somehow dropped into the south London sprawl, the Leigham Arms is a delight more
Intimacy and good food can be found at Swan and Edgar Situated in a residential street behind Marylebone Station, Swan and Edgar (formerly The Feathers) has plenty of potential  more
The Wheatsheaf is back and better than ever The Wheatsheaf is back in a new location - Southwark Street - and makes an excellent starting point for the new pub more
Earl Ferrers strikes positive chord with locals From the striking black and gold exterior to the cream and blood red interior, a recent makeover at Earl Ferrers has put a very individual stamp on it more
Have a relaxing time at the Eagle Although the Eagle was Islington-ised a while back, at heart its still a pub with friendly staff, a fine choice of drink and a garden perfect for summer barbecues  more
The Marylebone may be average but it is popular with punters The Marylebone is now no longer the somewhat eccentric Tup that used reside here - it's been refurbished and now it blends in perfectly with its surroundings more
You can bank on The Waterfront The Waterfront has friendly staff, a decent and reasonably-priced wine menu and fab-looking thin-crust pizzas. more
Early Days for London Fields The London Fields has been revamped as a thoroughly up-to-date Hackney gastroboozer.  more
Don't overlook food at the Coach Maker There's a good wine list and an extensive modern gastro menu with quite a few veggie options at the Coach Maker. more |