The Arbiter, Fulham

Went in the at the end of last year with some friends from out of town. I had been there before and thought the place was okay, something a bit different from a standard pub. We'd had a few drinks and decided on a round of shots, so I approached the barman and asked for a round of sambuccas; the barman's response was 'Or I could spit in a glass and serve you that'. I was so taken aback, that I couldn't respond and just walked off. Unlike 'Wandering Alice' below who clearly works here, I would suggest Avoid it at all costs! Stuck up it's own arse and not nearly good enough to justify how highly they clearly rate themselves.

21 Feb 2008 14:23

The Salutation, Hammersmith

Decent boozer with a brilliant beer garden in the summer. Can be a bit smokey but otherwise wicked 'n that.
There are some nobs from local recruitment companies who drink here and cause trouble but even they seem to have gone elsewhere now.

22 Feb 2007 13:52

The Live and Let Live, West Kensington

I live in the area and have always avoided this place as it looks shocking from the outside. However, I went in there the other day with a mate on a whim and within 10 minutes we were having a chat with some locals, the landlord and the landlord's son and involved in a pool tournament. I decided to go back with my parents and once again, more locals came over and had a chat with us. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but at least the people talk to you and it's not up it's own arse. Give it a whirl if you can handle people being friendly and a decent juke box.

22 Feb 2007 13:36