Had to hit an Irish pub while passing through this close it Ireland and this small pub did not…read moredisappoint. The bartender was VERY friendly and helpful, and her Guinness pour was perfect. Small neighborhood pub full of patrons for the football game, and we felt right at home. Hope to visit again on the next trip through!

If you're Irish and missing home, then hit Roddys…read more If you're in your trackies, and cba to get dolled up to go to a pub, hit Roddys. If you want to keep it cheap, go to Roddys. Basically, this is a simple Irish pub in Ealing. The staff are Irish, they sell Taytos, it's no frills. If you're into that, which I am then it's a 5 star for sure. If you're into chart music, posh cocktails and disco balls - this ain't your spot!

The lead lady on the bottom bar treated my family with discrimination because of her political…read moreaffiliation. Completely in poor taste, and should not have happened. We were respectful and nonpolitical, she assumed from our ethnic backgrounds and treated us accordingly. She verbatim said she will not serve our kind. Then proceeded to tell all her bar tenders to no longer serve us. Regrettably we had to get our drinks upstairs. She went out of her way to stare at us from the top, making my mother uncomfortable. If you want a pub without employees making every thing political, this is not the spot. We do not even entertain politics, she just put us in a basket. This is the first time in my life I had to exit the pub because of the brainwashed ultra lefty employee. I love all people and people on the left, it sucks that this extremist ruined the night after spending our hard earned money. Honestly the pours were weak, the lighting was poor, and the drinks were heavily overpriced. It's some fake Irish bar.

Loved my visit to Waxy O'Connor's. I had one glass of Strawberry Lime cider, and I've been craving…read moreit ever since. (See picture below.) It was the second pub I visited on my visit to London, and again, I can't wait to go back. First, the prices: in America, two drinks would have cost at least $20; here, two drinks were only £11. I would've spent the whole night there if I could, but when you're traveling and have places to be early the next day, it's hard. Second, the service and ambiance were great. They serve the drinks very quickly, and of course, they know how to pour a pint of Guinness.

Just off the main roads of Wansworth this is a nice little pub with some good sport options on the…read moreTV. Serving up some Shephard Neame ales you will get some good drinks here. The furniture however is not comfortable for me which makes it difficult to stay here for more than a couple of brewskis. For food there is an interesting Thai menu, which is the thing to do these days. The locals appeared to like it. Seems to be a bit of a boys pub however, so not the eclectic social.

This is a very nice, friendly local pub. Small but nice garden in the back and table out front for…read moreall fresco dining. The Thai food is fabulous! Get the chicken wings starter. They wouldn't tell me their secret for the sauce, but is was delicious, garlicky and buttery. Pad Thai was also delicious, perfectly cooked noodles and sauce. Having just moved to this area, I will definitely be back!

I never thought I'd see the day when I would become a regular at a local tavern because their…read moreHealthy juices are super delicious. But, that day has come. The juices are the best part for me, as they have a full menu for just that, but I get that that won't be the case for everyone. The drinks, space, games, and atmosphere are also worth walking in for and enjoying a pint with your mates. They even have a pool table! The servers and locals are super sweet, and make you feel comfortable walking through the door. I happened to meet the most charming 71-year-old Irishman my first time here, and really felt welcome by everyone. Not something all taverns/ pubs/ restaurants around here can attest to.

Very friendly local pub opposite West Norwood station. Run by and young, smiley landlady who makes…read moreyou welcome and is just as happy to make you a smoothy as an alcoholic drink. Locals are friendly but not nosey and a woman can happily have a drink here alone without feeling uncomfortable.

Irish pub it is! Great atmosphere, reasonable prices. Kicks kids out at 9pm. Although they were…read morevery nice about us being there at 9:30pm because we had no idea and just got it. Politely asked us to leave after we had finished eating and we're just talking over a beer. The food was great! Beer was better. Kids were all happy.

This place is fine for a pint before a match at Stamford Bridge, but…read more.. It used to be Brogan's, an Irish pub with friendly staff, fresh beer (only okay Guinness) and solid pub grub. The decor was warm and comfy - not over-the-top Irishy twee. I liked Brogan's. It was homey. As McGettigan's it's not as welcoming. The decor is just... bizarre. A silver stamped metal ceiling clashes with tree trucks, stripped of their bark, that are glued to the wall like columns under round screens installed on the ceiling that display a view of tree tops (from underneath) that glow blue, then pale blue, then green, then yellow, then purple. Weird. Loud dance music blares (although do turn it off if they're showing a Chelsea match). The vibe is vaguely dance clubby. Which doesn't fit the story their menu tells of being a nice traditional Irish pub with excellent food. And the Guinness is still only okay. That said they do carry MANY matches - soccer, rugby, more - and if that is what you're looking for, you'll be well pleased. If, however, you are looking for a cozy, traditional pub, this might not be your place.

Love this pub. The Guinness is great, though it should be as it's an Irish pub. I only visit once a…read moreweek, but the staff remember me every time. They are friendly and welcoming, not just to me, but all customers. They even remember which table I usually sit at. I don't have food, but isn't Guinness all you need to fill you up? I would recommend a member of staff for special thanks, but they are all good. I do have a card with Amber & Lisa on it, so special shout out to them.

So, this might change your opinion of me for life but sod it, I'm saying it anyway - I frickin'…read morelove this place! My bias is that I have only ever been here on Christmas Eve(s), always with a big group of friends and plenty of wine beforehand. A few years ago I had to be dragged kicking and screaming to O'Neills on Christmas Eve - not now! Now I'm the first in, rocking up to the bar and getting a round in. I always have fun, it's like a school reunion in there for me, for a start, and now that I live so far away it's great to come home and see old faces. So, what else should I say. Well, they often have live music on and I can vaguely remember dancing on occasion so it must be decent (either that or the wine has taken its toll). It's hot and sweaty, you'll likely be chatted up by a few people you don't want to be chatted up by and have to maneuver yourself away pronto. The queue for the bar looks big but I find it never takes long to get served. All in all this O'Neills is my favourite place for a Christmas Eve shin-dig. Festive fun guaranteed, and if you're anything like me it's followed by missing the last night bus, having to locate a taxi, chatting to a (very old) taxi driver about what the area looked like in the Second World War, getting home to your parents house, quietly making tea and toast then being woken up at 6am on Christmas Day by your dad who's come down to find you on the sofa with cold tea and toast in front of you. Ahh, it's good to go home for Christmas!

So I'm not a fan of how long it takes to commute to and from work, but I'm enjoying living in…read moreBeckenham. It just seems to have something for everyone. Every time I have been around the High Street, I've seen Kelsey House and kept thinking that I should check it out... and we did! We had time to kill before seeing a movie, so we walked down to Kelsey House. It's easy to find because it is on the corner. I would suggest walking, if you can because the parking on the street is usually occupied, but the nearest car park is about a 5 minute walk up the High Street. They do have outdoor seating and while it is facing a busy High Street, it is better now because the pavement has been extended, putting a bit more space between the tables and traffic. We chose to sit inside because it was quite a warm day. Inside is very hipster... from the decor to the staff, but it is proving very popular! Based on the number of families inside, I would say that this is a child-friendly place. The menu seems to be focused on 'street food'... and brunch. There are a few salads on the menu, but think small plates, burgers, and sandwiches. If you are a fan of gin, they have a nice list of gins, along with a number of craft beers. Because I didn't want to end up asleep during the film, I went with one of their non-alcoholic cocktails... the Virgin French Martini. It was delicious and I didn't miss the alcohol at all! I just wish it came in a bigger glass ;) I struggled because I wanted to try out some of the small plates, but really had my eye on one of the sandwiches. I ended up ordering the Volcano Sandwich while Mr. Snarky went with the Full House Burger. The sandwiches/burgers looked really good, but they were definitely messy. The buns were lovely and managed to stay together despite all the meat juices they were soaking in. I was worried my sandwich would be a bit too spicy, but I found the spice just right... and the meat was so tender! I was surprised that the slaw was actually on the side rather than in the sandwich... which is where I thought it would be. Mr. Snarky said he also enjoyed his burger... except for the burger. To be fair, I am never really sure why Pulled Pork and/or Brisket has to be ruined by using it as a condiment to put on top of a beef burger. And I think that was the issue, the burger didn't really need to be there and it kind of took away from the rest of the sandwich. We really enjoyed the fries... they said skinny fries and I was worried they would be like shoestrings, but they were a decent size and it was like they twice/triple cooked them because they were quite crispy on the outside. We agreed that they were really good! By the end of it, we didn't have room for dessert. Service is friendly, but a bit on the slow side. The prices... I find a bit mixed. On some items I think they are reasonable, but on other items I think they are a bit pricey... like a hot dog for £10.50. I love a good hot dog, but £10.50... and that's the basic hot dog. It is a lovely place and I'm sure we'll be back again.

Fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff, good food, and quality cocktails. Perfect for a lunchtime…read morework meeting, or an evening out with friends! Now, if only they had a Happy Hour, they'd deserve the fifth star (those cocktails are pricey!!)