A relatively quiet pub during the day - it's enough off the beaten track that most tourists don't find it. Although a good, central place to meet people in town its tranquility is broken by that horrible sounding Swiss clock...
<h3>our final review</h3><h4> posted by septic on 3/11/2004</h4><h4>last rating: <img src='/images/rating_2.png' alt='last rating: 2 pints' title='last rating: 2...
A prime site so near Leicester Square wouldn't be vacant for long, so now Bat & Ball has become Fudge, one of a mini-chain of shiny style bars. Expect cocktails for £7.50, shots and 'sophisticated' leopard print...
First up, an admission: you can't get a pint here. No Adnam's, no Young's, no Pride - not even a Guinness. Not a pub then, but a wine bar. But what a bar. This place has been setting the standards for wine bars since the early...
Usually overcrowded, the ground floor bar in this pub is rarely worth the effort in our opinion, unless you like sharp elbows or are looking for a fight. But the first floor room is a welcome and surprising exception and worth...
The Salisbury is an ornate, well preserved gin palace, built at the height of Victorian extravagance. The interior is a wonder of etched glass, mirrors and mahogany. Coupled with some charming ornate art nouveau light fittings,...
While the emphasis here is mostly on cocktails, you can still get a pint in here, if of a limited selection. The ambiance, decor and music make this the sort of place to chill out or have those few drinks before getting to the...
The main function of the Porcupine seems to be a default destination for those who aren't sure where to go in the West End. So be prepared to mix with tourists drinking half a lager and weekenders using the pub as a pre-club...
This pub is quiet enough, considering its location. It does get busy later in the evening, but not bad early on. They do food in the bar and in the first floor restaurant which can also be hired as a function room. The beer is...
I popped into the pub for a quick pint and a bite to eat and have to say it was a very pleasant experience. The food was wholesome and although I only had a sandwich it was well presented and tasty, there was a group of theatre...
It was rather surprising to find a gay bar this far from the usual Soho haunts, but that said, it's friendly enough for any visitors, with lots of be-suited drinkers around working hours. It's also got a reputation for decent...
