The Quayside, Whitstable

Nice, tidy and clean pub. As the name suggests, just off the Harbour. Had a very good Christmas roast which was exceptional value. 3 Big Screens for the footie but very relaxed for a Sunday afternoon. Pint of Boondoggle was in good nick and great to have something else other than Sheps' in Kent

14 Dec 2014 14:40

The Uxbridge Arms, Notting Hill

The best quality beer of our entire evenings trawl. Price is sadly reflective of this being a tied lease I would expect - from the day Whitbread betrayed their heritage. Glad to see that it, and the Landlady haven't changed a bit. Lost in a time-warp but so friendly and welcoming can't wait to go back.

28 Mar 2013 13:45

The Cow, Westbourne Green

Came up from Souwf London to what I consider to be one of the few true Gastro with a small G, pubs. Great relaxed atmosphere, yes the clientele can be a reflection of the area but no ethnic cleansing was visible to me, all seemed cool. Pub across the road was empty in comparison. Swallow and Swift from Trumans was a decent pint. The staff were all friendly, the service great. Happy to pay service charge on the food despite not being a Yank, cos someone had to prepare it, carry it, and probably gets minimum wage not London minimum. Not paying SC in the States equals the Electric Chair doesn't it? Surely you don't pay only if it's sh@t?

28 Mar 2013 13:41