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Comedy

Bruce Dessau

quoteRumours of this show being catastrophically bad are unfoundedquote

Bruce Dessau Steve Coogan Music

John Aizlewood

quoteI haven’t seen anything quite so gleefully preposterous as this show since Take That toured with a hologram of Robbie Williams quote

John Aizlewood Kanye West Restaurants

David Sexton

quoteThe set lunch here is what I would delightedly spend my own money on and it’s what I would first recommend to a friendquote

David Sexton York & Albany

Reader reviews

Film

Rob, London

quoteI found it to be a far more balanced and thoughtful portrayal than I expectedquote

W Music

Grace, Kent

quoteGreat set. Great banter with the crowd. Really great to see them stripped backquote

Little Noise Sessions: Stereophonics Restaurants

Andy, London

quotePricey for a big meal, but quality tasty food and loved the conveyor beltquote

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Hemingford Arms

Cosy meets quirky at the Hemingford Arms

The Hemingford Arms makes for a pleasant drink - but don't expect fantastic service... more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars William IV

It's friendly and laid back at the William IV

The trendy William IV is well worth a visit, particularly on a raucous Friday night... more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars New Inn

The New Inn is simply a very good pub

With nice locals, good food and cracking tunes, it's hard not to like the New Inn... more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars Two Chairmen

Two Chairmen is no longer a secret

Should you find yourself in the City it is worth popping into the Two Chairmen for a pint... more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars Pig's Ear

Impressive makeover of Pig's Ear

There is a whiff of the continent about the Pig's Ear yet there is still a traditional pub at the heart of things... more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars The Orwell

The Orwell tries something new

Whereas some music venues don't deliver on the drinks front at the Orwell ale and lager fans are looked after... more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars Wilton Arms

Friendly welcome at Wilton Arms

Kinnerton Street is a quaint little street hidden away in the depths of Knightsbridge. The Wilton Arms fits in well... more |  Add your review 

 

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The winning pub!

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Pubs & Bars Bishops Finger

Plenty of choice at Bishops Finger

The Bishops Finger has got a good range of Shepherd Neame ales to work your way through and a decent range of pub food to fill up on while drinking... more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars North London Tavern

Different image for North London Tavern

The Irish flavour has gone, and been replaced by a much more cosmopolitan atmosphere at the North London Tavern... more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars The Albion

Two sides to the Albion

The Albion is a pub of two halves - on a sunny spring afternoon it's a pleasant place to relax, on a Friday night things can change... more |  Add your review 

 

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Pubs & Bars Grenadier

Grenadier is in unexpected location

The Grenadier is a small place, so a visit out of peak times is recommended if you want to get a seat... more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars The Swimmer

The Swimmer does what it does best

Whilst it can be easy to criticise gastropubs, when the emphasis is still on the pub rather than the gastro they're often hard to fault. The Swimmer proves this... more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars Old Red Cow

The Old Red Cow returns

The Old Red Cow offers excellent beer, with Timothy Taylor's Landlord and Deuchars on the hand pumps. There's a reasonable wine list too. .. more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars White Swan

White Swan keeps things calm

Tucked away on a little lane between the Richmond Green and the river, The White Swan is more of a locals' place, than some of the neighbouring establishments... more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars Charles Lamb

Plenty of choice at The Charles Lamb

The Charles Lamb boasts a good back street setting and a distinctly French influence . It's worth a visit... more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars Duchy Arms

Making merry at the Duchy Arms

Duchy Arms is a friendly and old fashioned local with pie and mash specials and a merry atmosphere... more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars Fentiman Arms

Fentiman Arms is a great place to lounge around

Gastropub the Fentiman Arms has a relaxed atmosphere, excellent service and is a smart addition to SW8... more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars The Old Ship

Get to The Old Ship early on a sunny day

The Old Ship on the north bank of the river Thames near Hammersmith bridge is a popular spot on warm, sunny days... more |  Add your review 

 
Pubs & Bars The Black Lion

The Black Lion is relaxed and friendly experience

The Black Lion is a large pub that's been here for a couple of hundred years or so and fits our traditional image of a British pub. .. more |  Add your review 

 
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Best Islington Bars

After a few years on its uppers, Upper Street is fighting back. A rash of glamorous, independent new joints are worth a try... more |  Add your view 

 
 


 
 
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