The Argyll Arms, Oxford Circus

We were throughly well looked after on our visit to this wonderful pub on Monday. Had a quiet excellent breakfast (bubble and squeak to die for). Sat outside enjoyed a fag, had Doom Bar a real ale from Rock in Cornwall, though it was hard to choose as Nicholson's houses are free and apart from their regular range, each pub offers guest beers. The landlord has achieved his Cask Master and wears his badge with pride. I enjoyed the sales and got bargains whilst my husband sat and supped. You can also sup an ale before buying. After some joint retail therapy, we had aa visit to the next nearest Nicholson's establishment The Black Horse, Rathbone Place, W1. Again we enjoyed our visit. As the Argyll Arms is next to Oxford Circus tube we found ourselves back there. The atmosphere buzzed, shoppers, tourists, locals, business people and weary travellers mixed and new friends were made.The attention to detail, and friendliness of the staff was refreshing to experience, in these post recession days. In future, trips to the West End will begin at The Argyll Arms and probably end there with us missing our train home to Sussex, again. Thank you to the management and staff for turning a one night stay in the Capital into a mini holiday. Helenroy

28 Jul 2010 11:10