Looking for an even more alternative slice of Soho? One which doesn't involve standing in the road outside a packed pub surrounded by media types, uncomfortably holding your pint? Well, look no further than Garlic & Shots....
The Dog and Duck is a tiny, popular pub with a very well preserved ornate Victorian interior and it's well worth a visit at quiet times (mid-afternoon) to have a shufty. (Most of the time the place is pretty crowded, so it's...
<h3>our final review</h3><h4> posted by piranha on 26/5/2001</h4><h4>last rating: <img src='/images/rating_2.png' alt='last rating: 2 pints' title='last rating: 2...
Sometimes it seems like there are pubs that never change - and this one is a case in point. It's still a large pub in a in a prime location, which, of course, is what brings it down - it's smack bang in the heart of the theatre...
With so many pubs in Soho even the ardent drinker can find it hard to distinguish between them, but nevertheless Nellie Dean stands as one of the better places to drink. First off, it doesn't feel as corporatised or chainy as...
The Carlisle Arms is a well-loved Soho pub, which we thought we'd waved good-bye to when it closed at the end of 2006. We're happy to report that it's open for business again and not too much seems to have changed. It always...
Nothing out of the ordinary here - it's the usual, somewhat pricey, ABO experience. Although it does get pretty crowded in the evening, especially towards the weekend, and noise levels rise correspondingly.
Crown & Two Chairmen is a pub we haven't visited for ages as our last experience left us a bit cold. That said, it now feels like there's new management in and they're doing a sterling job with an excellent selection of...
This narrow pub has long been popular with local workers and Soho crowd. Much the same as we remembered, but not bad in a jumping sort of way. It has music, but it's not too overwhelming (though Wednesday nights are <a...
Apart from the odd lick of paint here and there, this pub has not changed much over the years. No bad thing in this area, where you only have to turn round for ten seconds and yet another style bar has opened up to cater for...
<h3>our final review</h3><h4> posted by piranha on 7/4/2002</h4><h4>last rating: <img src='/images/rating_4.png' alt='last rating: 4 pints' title='last rating: 4...
This place hasn't really changed in decades (except for the landlord's retirement). Famous for being famous, small, crowded and one of the few exceptions to our rule that all pubs we include serves pints - they only serve...
This is a fairly unremarkable addition to the P&P chain. There is little of interest that happens here. However, where this pub really excels is as a consistent alehouse in an inconsistent area (Soho). It is also an...
<h3>our final review</h3><h4> posted by septic on 07/09/2002</h4><h4>last rating: <img src='/images/rating_1.png' alt='last rating: 1 pints' title='last rating: 1...
There's been a pub on this site for quite a while - we can remember at least one previous incarnation, more traditional, but still one of London's premiere gay pubs. It's always been a friendly and easy going place, and the...
Spirit Group, the company behind the 'TJ Bernard' pub chain, seem to have got it into their heads that its a good idea to make an increasing number of their pubs virtually identical. Probably something to do with establishing a...
This pub rather offers an oasis of calm near the relentless bustle of the Charing Cross Road, thanks to being ignored by the hordes passing the end of the short alleyway in which it hides. With debatable external charm, inside...
Punny name aside, if you like your bars 'alternative' rather than 'stylish' then the Crobar is probably the best place to drink in Soho. The bottled beer and cocktail choice is pretty good, but the selection of bourbon is...
The Three Greyhounds is a mock Tudor extravaganza that's been lovingly restored by its owners to its former glory. There's a good range of well-kept beers on the hand pumps and an extensive food menu which is heavily promoted....
<h3>our final review</h3><h4> posted by pubdog on 01/01/2007</h4><h4>last rating: <img src='/images/rating_2.png' alt='last rating: 2 pints' title='last rating: 2...
This pub hasn't changed in years and remains a breath of grotty air in the midst of Chinese Restaurants, trendy bars and boring pubs. It has the same sticky carpet, scratched Formica tables and regulars propping up the bar. The...
