Solid pub! The fish and chips were great as were the beers. Two 'sides' to the pub, one which felt…read moremore local and lively. Great neighborhood spot, some chairs and the carpet could use some TLC, but wouldn't keep me from coming back! Quick service too.

Actually I rather liked this pub, even if it was just across the road from one of the DLR stations…read more Then again, a pub across the road from a station is always a good thing. It had a pretty awesome beer garden, and some rather nice beers on tap as well. The other thing is that it does happen to be located in one of the quieter parts of London, with is also something else I like about some of these pubs. It was actually quite nice and relaxing. Definitely a place to check out.

Hard to imagine a better, more authentic, local. Full of character. A great mix of patrons and a…read morewelcoming atmosphere. The pub is bustling and run with easy efficiency by the landlords. There's a timelessness about the place that is immediately inviting.

While it has been quite a while (three years to be precise) since I have been to this pub, I felt…read morethat I should make a few comments on it because I do have a couple of photos of it, and it was the first place that I visited when I arrived in London for the first time. Okay, to be honest, the first place I had a beer in England was at Heathrow Airport, but that doesn't count. The thing that I have found with a lot of London pubs is the lack of outdoor areas, and this was no exception. Also they end up getting really crowded at times (to the point that you can't get a seat). When I came here the pubs were not all that crowded, so we were able to find a nice place to sit and have a beer (I am certain it was Stella, because that's the beer I tend to drink in London), and it was a quite quiet, though it is certainly not a pub that I would be hunting down the next time I'm in London.

This pub is actually a lot larger than it might look from the outside courtesy of a side extension,…read morewith a handy courtyard garden at the back. It's a decent spot for a drink and attracts a full spectrum of clientele. It was actually a bit rowdy on the Saturday night I was in there (just to be clear, it wasn't me!), but in a reasonably good natured way. It does however lack a little of the warmth of atmosphere that seems to come more naturally to some of its competition in the area.

Wonderful Old 17th century inn with a lot of character…read more They serve a wonderful selection of local ales and drinks which can change quite frequently. They also have pub grub, which is reasonably priced and of good, but not excellent quality - just like pubs should be! They also have a wonderful, quiet and secret beer garden which is perfect in the summer. This pub has a function room and frequently hold events such as live music, craft or vintage fairs and knitting meet-ups.

Place was really good and friendly. Service was top notch and I loved the experience I had. Great…read morefood and beer had a smash burger that was absolutely amazing. Being from outside the country I felt very comfortable here and well taken care of great spot!

Lovely Victorian East End public house. Set on York Square away from the busy streets of Commercial…read moreRoad. Great Young's bitter at just £2-40 a pint. Nice staff and very friendly, well worth popping in for a beer or three. The Queen Vic is known to have copied the design of this pub for the EastEnders soap. Very unique that the Queen Mother once visited the pub and poured herself a pint of Young's.

Dennis and Isabel are great. This was my favorite pub so far in London. No TV's or Jukebox. You…read moreactually have to talk to the person next to you or awkwardly stare at your smart-phone. 2 (or 3) rotating handles. Not a chain disguised as an old pub. This one is real. If you are in the Westminster neighborhood you should definitely stop here.

I equate the Speaker to that fabled sitcom show "Cheers". You know the place where everybody knows…read moreyour name. What a delightful corner bar with great service. It is small but packed. You can get your favorite pint on tap. If there is no room downstairs, is some space upstairs. If that is used, there is always the sidewalk outside. You are really able to relax, drink, ans socializebat this pub. It appears to be a local watering hole for many local businesses. This is truly a great place to hang out and enjoy the loca experience.

Firstly I must say this is a pub located quite away from any stations, so much so I'd definitely…read moresay this is a local place. When I say locals it's not local as in tacky or run down, it's actually very very cosy inside; think turned down lights, small pub, nice layout of circular bar, wooden panels and moody lighting. It's unexpected to see but not if you know Kentish Town. I had ventured here after walking for about a good 15 mins to meet friends as I had heard the pub had a pop up residency that I had wanted to check out. What goes well with boost beer Thursday's readying me for the weekend? Well why Chicken of course. Of the deep fried variety. I will miles for it. The pop up was from Coqfighter. It consisted of Chicken. In fact we ordered the whole menu. LOTS of Korean 'Kim-Jong' wings (16 I think!), chicken burgers, veggie burger, wasabi slaw, chipotle fries, normal fries with a side of pork belly & duck bao buns which we couldn't resist. Loving the touch of artistry to slather that Sticky Napalm sauce too by using paintbrushes. Coqfighter is defintely one to check out in regards to them as a food pop up. Really good moist chicken. We spoke to the guys after and they were lovely to chat to as well, and found that they will be at the new Boxpark in Croydon sometime in summer. Until then they are here at Rose & Crown for the next few months I think. With the pub they had some good craft beer for us to wash down all that food (cos we North London posh off course). Partizan beer on tap was £6.20...amazing beer but yikes! Brooklyn about £5.20 and some Beaverton similar. I loved that they have the now seemingly popular board games stacked in a corner for anyone to play. I do love that option in pubs like this. Staff more than friendly, but I was very disappointed that my friends daughter who was quite young couldn't stick around. Maybe a licence law so understandable but would have loved to have not splitting group as no one was being bothered and it meant her husband having to go home with daughter. Apart from that it's a very discreet pub to find but definitely one to kick back after a hard days work with your loved one or chill with friends. There is even a comedy night downstairs which I was surprised about. One to watch out for.

The Marquis is an old mans pub…read more Traditional exterior, traditional interior. Meaning: bar stools, patterned carpet and musty smell. As an Irish pub, it serves a good Guinness, has a great selection of ales, beers and whiskeys. It's the only place I know to play entire albums of Johnny Cash and be able to get away with it. If you are a person of simple needs, this is the place for you. Nice Quiet Pint with Personality.

so, you are in the New Cross area and you are looking for a nice place to have a pint with your…read moremum? Well, dont come here. However, if you are looking for a cheap, low down place to drink till you can't remember why you were drinking in the first place? Well, then, mate, this is the place for you and me! Good location, but no food and great for a typical English pub.

We went for lunch and drinks with some friends. I had the beetroot burger, which was decent. I'm…read morenot yet used to vegetarian dishes, so I can't say it fulfilled me the way a seafood or meat dish would, but a friend who also had it said it was great compared to others she had had. They have a good range of brunch and lunch menu, as well as the usual beer and drinks of a pub. Ambience was great. They had a good number of indoor seating options ranging two levels, and also a mini courtyard, semi-outdoor seating area. Service was good overall. They were quick to take the drinks order when I was the first to arrive, and our food was served within reasonable time afterwards too. A tasteful pub away from the hustle and bustle of Brixton that I would recommend.

Ladies, watch out for the loo next to the Secret Garden. The one on the right has a broken lock on…read moreit, which resulted in me being trapped in it. Unbelievably embarrassing. Someone outside washing their hands must have heard me fiddling around with the lock and door and muttering many words of disgust and horror at my situation. "You all right in there?" she called out. "I'm fine, I'm fine! Really, I'm fine. The lock's just a bit jammed, I think." "Shall I call for reinforcements?" Oh dear God. I had a vision of an army of drunken but helpful men battering down the door while I shamefully cowered in the corner of the stall. CAN THIS POSSIBLY BE THE MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT OF MY LIFE? And wait til they hear my American accent. I WANT TO DIE NOW. Meanwhile, my friend is out there in the pub, clueless and probably wondering if I've passed out from the combination of my first pint of Guinness in a pub in a decade and jet lag from a long overseas flight. Fortunately, through much gentle prodding and fingering of the lock, I was able to slide it open and emerge unscathed except for my shattered and broken self-esteem.