The Theodore Bullfrog, Charing Cross

What a find! Almost hidden in one of the back streets off the Strand, this place is a real gem. I met some friends in there recently who work in the area and know the pub well. It was early evening, there were a lot of people drinking on the street outside enjoying the first spot of summer. We got a table inside. I was pleasantly surprised by the real ale selection, there seemed to be some sort of festival on, the pint of Dorset Brewery Ammonite was excellent. They also had Sharp's Doombar and Shepherd Neame Spitfire. The pub has a good selection of draught lager too, including the Portugese Sagres, not found in many places. The staff were very friendly and seemed to have a good bit of jolly banter going with the customers. Although we didn't eat, the food looked pretty good, especially the burgers. Backgound music was brilliant, a bit of Pearl Jam, Kings of Leon and Foo Fighters mixed up with Groove Armada, Florence and the Machine, a real good mix of stuff. Considering how close this is to Charing Cross, I'm surprised more people don't know about this pub, but at the same time some places are best kept a secret from the masses! Will definitely be going back.

3 May 2010 14:56