The Prince George, Hackney

Once good pub now redeemed only by the regulars, many of whom are nevertheless slowly drifting away. The bitter is dreadful and the lager some cheap rubbish sold at massive profit. The place is filthy - the gents loos regularly swim with urine. The Monday quiz (where are brilliant quizmasters Mike and Simon?) is now pathetic and just about soaps. And - get this - despite the fact that like everywhere else the place has a later licence, the (very rude) landlord and landlady still lock the doors at 11 and pretend it's a lock-in, so you have to ring the bell on a side door to get in! Thank heavens for the Spurstowe just down the road.

31 May 2006 10:21