Nag's Head, Knightsbridge  

Hidden away in a quiet Knightsbridge street, this is one well worth searching out. Wood panelled, low ceilinged and full of old penny arcade games, this pub has a character all of its own and is ideal for a leisurely afternoon of drinking. Unsurprisingly, there's not a TV nor a jukebox in sight (but there is a "What the Butler Saw" machine in the corner). In such a carefully realised environment playing CDs can seem a tad incongruous, but the choices from the bar are usually spot on (Nina Simone when we last looked in). The pub's independent nature comes from its landlord who when not insisting that customers hang up their coats, is improvising quality pub food with whatever comes to hand (the Shepherd's Pie is especially recommended). None of this old style quality comes cheap, however; even if we don't mind too much, be warned that the beer prices are surprisingly steep. We've also seen them kick out punters who persistently ignore the "no mobile phones" signs. Top bloke, top pub.

reviewed:
19/08/2008

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