The Bunch of Grapes, London Bridge

A much quieter lunchtime sanctuary than the pubs across the market. It�s Youngs, so it must be good? Their Ordinary was like drinking chilled lager, the beer dead and void of taste. Switched to a bottle of Special and had to direct the bar staff away from the chill cabinet towards the shelves. I appreciate they�re attractive, reliable and polite, but Youngs cohort of Eastern European staff have been weaned on Polish Spirit, they don�t appear to understand what beer is about; thought it highly amusing that I�d want to drink �warm� beer. And the food, what that about? Who eats this garbage these days? It�s a sacrilege, so close to Borough.

26 May 2006 18:54

The White Horse, Walsall

I don�t know where to start. A blast from the past. Most of the (friendly) regulars support Presley-style sideburns. Whoever you are, you�ll attract attention.

20 Apr 2006 20:34

The Greyhound, Beaminster

Maybe not so lively as the Red Lion, but a friendly old fashioned pub with good beer, acceptable food and nice enough clientele.

20 Apr 2006 20:24