The Effra Hall Tavern, Brixton

Don't waste your time. Not sure how this pub has achieved the good reviews on this site. Went in there on a quiet weekday to find the football on so loud that a conversation was not possible, despite there only being about 30 people in the place, none of whom seemed interested in the match (which was Villa - Liverpool BTW, its not like it was a major match/London club involved). Waited at the bar for over 10 minutes while the 1 barstaff served as slowly as I've ever seen it done and in no order whatsoever. In the end we gave up and went to the highly recommended Prince of Wales on Coldharbour Lane where the Guinness was good, service spot on, and excellent music and atmosphere to boot.

6 Jan 2010 10:30