The Lemon Fool

Me and Mrs ISC are off to London this weekend and if possible I'd like to try a few new pubs.

We will be near Tate Britain, Tate Modern/Southwark and may well have a walk around Hampstead if the weather is fit.

We love tradditional London boozers with decent ale, so any tips would be very gratefully received.

The George in Southwark is a nice building, no idea what the beer is like these days.
(Seems to be Greene King so probably dull)

If you are in that neck of the woods then Borough Market is definitely worth a visit and here are a few pubs around it.
https://londonist.com/london/food-and-d ... ugh-market

John

If you're near Soho I can recommend the Duke of Argyll in Brewer Street. Newly refurbed with lovely wood panelling to the original 19th century plans with a few snugs that open onto the bar downstairs, and an upstairs (where they serve good food) that is like sitting in a Gentlemans Club, complete with comfy chairs and sofas. It's a Sam Smiths pub so beer is a bit mixed but OK. Lovely atmosphere when I was there escaping from the snow a couple of weekends ago.

All the best, Si

The Harp near Charing Cross in Covent Garden. Market Porter at Borough Market.

JMN2 wrote:The Harp near Charing Cross in Covent Garden. Market Porter at Borough Market.

And very near Market Porter is The Rake, new owners but they did sort out their cask ale issues very quickly.

IShouldCoco wrote:near Tate Britain

The Constitution, Churton Street.

Re: Hampstead. In a central location there I suggest The Holly Bush www.hollybushhampstead.co.uk historic, Fullers pub, very well rated, very convenient location whilst wondering around central Hampstead. A short stroll away you might also consider popping into the Flask, another trad/highly regarded pub owned by Youngs https://www.theflaskhampstead.co.uk/

I’ve just had a quick Good Friday pint in The Holly Bush, as you do. Both the dog and I are extremely wet. Hopefully the OP will check the weather forecast or go well prepared.

Edit: Not all I wrote may be true. It may have been on my wish list.

Snorvey wrote:Bring title deeds for main residence as collateral for drinks bill.

Alternatively, sign up for your free drink (offer excludes flights):

Get a Free Drink tab above right http://www.hollybushhampstead.co.uk/

All new sign ups to Fuller’s get a free drink on the hoose!


PI'm not a robotD

PinkDalek wrote:Edit: Not all I wrote may be true. It may have been on my wish list.

Sounds like you've spent a long lunch in both pubs, maybe that's the bit that's 'untrue'


... Ooh better go, free beer!