The Chandos, Trafalgar Square

Despite its location, this place is comfortable, friendly and has a pleasing atmosphere, altho I've never been downstairs, 8/10

19 Jun 2007 11:22

The Dog and Duck, Soho

This is a great little place, completely unpretenious and a great place to meet people due to the fact that it's so small. Staff are completely true, if they like you they like you if they dont they dont, which is how it should be, none of this 'customer-service-smile-at-everyone-wetherspoons' crap.
About Westminster Council - they are trying to shut down many pubs in this area because 'locals' are complaining, locals meaning rich people who want to live in this area but don't appreciate the area's vibe late at night. Unless it's a heavily regulated area most places won't stay open later and the dog n duck is not in the right area (altho it's very close). Not the pub's fault.
Go here any time of day, do what you want and be what you want. It's a much better experience if you have no hang-ups

18 Jun 2007 14:37

The Marylebone, Marylebone

Great place, unfortunate that whenever football's on the untrained masses swarm there, but it's fairly easy to ignore them

18 Jun 2007 14:29