Evening Standard - Pubs & Bars http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/rss-clean/ Pub and bar reviews and listings from This is London, the London Entertainment Guide from The Evening Standard and London Lite The Grapes is traditional and timeless http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22811908-details/The+Grapes/pubReview.do Quaint and narrow, The Grapes is a little pub in a very old terrace on the north bank of the river at Limehouse that just looks, acts and feels like a proper English pub The Prince Arthur - more gastro than pub http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22813348-details/The+Prince+Arthur/pubReview.do The menu's reasonably priced and the food's very good meaning that the Prince Arthur is just proving that it's still one of the better places in the area The Orchard is a pleasant surprise http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22819495-details/The+Orchard/pubReview.do An ordinary 1960's built estate pub tacked onto the end of a small row of shops, The Orchard proves the point that appearances can be deceptive Get great beer at Czechoslovak National House http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/review-23709997-details/Get+great+beer+at+Czechoslovak+National+House/review.do The bar is just one part of this club for exiles from Czechoslovakia at Czechoslovak National House, which has been going since the late 1940s. Villiers Terrace leans towards a restaurant http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22819455-details/Villiers+Terrace+Pub+and+Dining+Room+/pubReview.do Ladies who lunch rather than hardened drinkers are more likely to find something of interest at the Villiers Terrace. Crown & Anchor is bustling and very busy http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22819456-details/Crown+%26+Anchor/pubReview.do The recent refit has freshened the Crown & Anchor up a bit with some loungey furnishings aimed to distract from the exposed brickwork. The Anchor Tap has an intimate feel http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22813050-details/The+Anchor+Tap/pubReview.do Out the back there are plenty of places to perch and it has never been a problem bagging a seat at The Anchor Tap. The Golden Heart has a certain charm http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22814123-details/The+Golden+Heart/pubReview.do Despite the influx of non-locals, many are still happy to drink a pint at The Golden Heart. The Washington is highly recommended http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22812396-details/Washington/pubReview.do The emphasis at The Washington is on a good choice of beer - well kept and very palatable - wine and well made food. The Smithfield Tavern feels like a traditional pub http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22819419-details/The+Smithfield+Tavern+%28ex-Wicked+Wolf%29/pubReview.do The Smithfield Tavern is off to a good start and worth a look if you're in the area. The Greyhound is good - seriously http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22819418-details/The+Greyhound+/pubReview.do The Greyhound does live music and is starting Salsa classes, so there'll soon be something there for everyone... Pontefract Castle serves a decent pint http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22812853-details/The+Pontefract+Castle/pubReview.do Pontefract Castle is a handy place to meet up in as it's easy to find and there is food to sustain you if all that shopping has worn you down. 5 Tuns is best airport pub http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22819395-details/5+Tuns/pubReview.do Spending time in airports isn't everyone's idea of a good time, but thankfully the 5 Tuns does a decent enough job of things The Hobgoblin is worth a closer look http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22813222-details/The+Hobgoblin/pubReview.do Nothing's really changed much on the outside at the Hobgoblin, but step inside and you will find a jolly traditional pub Not that funny at The Comedy http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22812695-details/The+Comedy+Pub/pubReview.do An archetypal West End tourist pub, The Comedy is a handy enough pub if you're in the West End, but not one to go out of your way for Intimacy and good food can be found at Swan and Edgar http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22819375-details/Swan+and+Edgar/pubReview.do Situated in a residential street behind Marylebone Station, Swan and Edgar (formerly The Feathers) has plenty of potential Leigham Arms is a delightful country pub http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22819376-details/Leigham+Arms/pubReview.do A country pub somehow dropped into the south London sprawl, the Leigham Arms is a delight Sample the four bars of The Crown http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22819377-details/The+Crown/pubReview.do Cricklewood may have suffered in the past, but it oozes history and comedy - and The Crown is definitely included Have a relaxing time at the Eagle http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22813777-details/The+Eagle/pubReview.do Although the Eagle was Islington-ised a while back, at heart its still a pub with friendly staff, a fine choice of drink and a garden perfect for summer barbecues Earl Ferrers strikes positive chord with locals http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22819315-details/Earl+Ferrers/pubReview.do From the striking black and gold exterior to the cream and blood red interior, a recent makeover at Earl Ferrers has put a very individual stamp on it The Wheatsheaf is back and better than ever http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/bars/pub-22819316-details/The+Wheatsheaf/pubReview.do The Wheatsheaf is back in a new location - Southwark Street - and makes an excellent starting point for the new pub