The Peacock, Tower Hill

I went to this place expecting the reviews to be incorrect; being in the trade myself, I find it hard to believe there is little wrong with any establishment. However, I have been proved wrong. Whilst I did not get to see the Landlord (on holiday), who people have said so much about, you get the feel from the customers and staff that he is just a natural publican.

I have not enjoyed a Pub so much for many years, it really was people of all ages, from all walks of like (suited and workers) rubbing shoulders together, really enjoying themselves and being well looked after. The staff are great, I wish I could find some as enthusiastic, and judging by what I seen that night, they love it so much they actually spend their evenings off there too.

It rightly deserves the score it has attained here and it�s entry in the Camra Good Beer Guide. Fantastic beer, fun staff and fantastic customers. Very highly recommended.

As an after thought, fix that gents loo! Well I had to find something wrong now didn�t I.

1 Mar 2010 15:37

The Lamb Tavern, Leadenhall Market

A splendid Wells and Youngs Pub in an outstanding setting. I am no fan of W&Y, and I don�t really like the beer since the move, it was adequate. I only score it so highly as it is a fine piece of history. I wouldn�t personally recommend it if you aren�t in the area.

1 Mar 2010 15:16

Ship, Monument

It has taken sometime for me to decide what to write here, it is a very difficult one. Being in the Industry myself I can be very scathing when putting pen to paper.

To be honest, if this is the best the City has to offer, I�ll take the first train out. The staff are worse than useless, the bar sticky, with no attempt to clean it seen and I had the worst pint of my recent visit in here. Moreover, I then had to debate with an Eastern European to get a refund, why these people choose to inform me, an Inn Keeper, of the fact ale is supposed to taste of vinegar is beyond me. I do hope I just caught it as a very bad time, if this is what people accept in the city, no wonder there was a financial crisis. It has low standards and fails to achieve them

1 Mar 2010 15:13