The Coach and Horses, Soho

We visited this pub recently, after hearing that the new owner had introduced a vegetarian menu. The dining room is upstairs, in a vintage tea room - very cool! The menu was a little limited as we were told it was currently being revamped, but the food was absolutely delicious! The chef used to be at Manna, a well-established and very popular gourmet vegetarian restaurant in Primrose Hill, and the food was up to the standard we expected. It's also very reasonably priced. If you're a meat-eater, please don't be put off by the vegetarian menu; give it a go. You won't be disappointed! We went on a Saturday night, and went down to the bar after dinner to find an old-fashioned sing-song taking place around the piano. The place was full to bursting with patrons of all ages and it was a great atmosphere. I have rated the pub a 7, simply because of two things: having to walk behind the bar to get upstairs was a bit weird, and the staff we dealt with were a bit clueless about the drinks. But that said, it was a great evening and we'll definitely be going back, not least to try out every item on the very impressive menu!

19 Jun 2012 09:46

The Gipsy Moth, Greenwich

Like other locals, I go to the Gipsy Moth knowing what to expect. Service is always slow and not particularly friendly, the food leaves a lot to be desired, and everything is overpriced. However, the pub remains popular with locals and tourists and nobody ever complains because they know upon entering what they're letting themselves in for. That said, I was there this past weekend and sustained an injury when the tile facing on the bench in the ladies' came loose and fell, in one solid piece, onto my foot. When I tried to report it the staff didn't want to know and I didn't receive so much as an apology for my having been hurt. The place appears to be falling into a state of disrepair and I am now wary about going back for fear of being injured again. There are plenty of other pubs around Greenwich with better service, better food and safer facilities.

9 Jul 2007 11:52