Horse & Groom, Clapham

As already posted this is a nice family pub. The best int he area.

6 Apr 2007 01:28

The Earl Haig, Bexleyheath

This is the best pub around here I think. Well kept and as an earlier poster said, chav free. To be recommended.

6 Apr 2007 01:27

The Grange, Ealing Common

I've started using this pub recently as I live around the corner. I never used to think much of it as I thought it was a bit poncy and took itself too seriously. Anyways a friend of mine told me that it'd been taken over by a young Kiwi couple who were kicking over the statues so I thought I'd give it a bash.
First time in I get talking to the new manager (Simon) and his wife (Sarah)and I've got to say they're doing an unbelieveable job. All of a sudden it's a pub again, it feels alive and the staff are just so friendly. The food is brilliant without being too "gastro", there's a quiz , and when you walk in you can have a laugh with the staff. Box it, bottle it or whatever, this is everything a locals pub should be, fantastic.

6 Apr 2007 01:25

The Rose and Crown, Wimbledon Village

I really like this place. It is probably the only real pub left in the village and I find it a really welcoming place to have a pint. I was in the other day and recognized a couple of bar staff from the old Dog and Fox which can't be a bad thing. I got talking to this chubby looking barman from Zim' and he was a smashing bloke, really friendly and helpful.
Each time I've been in the manageress says hello, the beer is lovely and the food is top notch as well. Unfortunately I can't afford to live in Wimbledon Village but if I did, the rose and Crown would definately be my local.

11 Feb 2007 05:22