The Charles Dickens, Southwark

Went for the first time on Monday with some friends on a recommendation as to the quality of the real ale.
Of the 4 beers we collectively tried, the only one that was acceptable was the Mild. The others were all warm, cloudy and flat. The place has a Cask Marque sign on the wall. Maybe it was an off-day but they need to do much better to retain that.

8 Jul 2009 13:25

The Greyhound Hotel, Shap

Have been going to this pub for about 8 years and have always enjoyed the excellent beer and food.
It has changed hands recently, and on a recent visit the beer was still excellent - like a mini-Cumbrian beer festival, and the food good, but in general the service, while friendly, was a bit haphazard, and they seemed slightly overwhelmed. Hopefully this will only be teething problems, and the previous high standards will be maintained.

19 Aug 2008 19:21

Queen Victoria, Theydon Bois

Has been a regular of mine for years. As has been said you couldn't ask for friendlier landlord/lady than Henry & Lesley.
McMullen ales (Country, Cask, AK) always immaculately kept.
Children welcome until 9pm, though there is one adults-only bar too.

6 Jun 2008 18:45