Pub joy: - It's warm and cosy…read more- They had lots of beers for Marc to try - It has that welcoming happy-old-man-pub vibe - It's close to the cinema, so you can pop in for a drink before you watch a film... My little brother's friend told him to tell me that he loved this pub (it's a round-about way to find out about a pub...but meh) so I have been meaning to come here for a roast dinner for aaages. I still didn't manage to try the roast dinners, but I'll definitely come back to drink and relax with friends.

Grafton Arms is actually known as "The Swimmer at the Grafton Arms" these days, just a heads up…read more The pub is great, as it is a local, hometown place that manages to stay under the radar in the chaos of North London. It's only a ~30 minute walk from Camden, ~20 minutes from Upper Street, and right off of the ever popular Holloway Road. The bartenders are great and the people are nice. The Swimmer is the kind of place that one does not go to unless one knows it exists. This keeps it from being the touristy O'Neil's and Whetherspoon's-eqsue pubs that one finds in Central London. As for the food, I have never had a meal here, (I hear good things) but the bar keeps a nice stock of peanuts and crisps for purchase.

One of my friends was horrified by the changes they have made to this pub. She felt they had ruined…read morethe most traditional looking pub in the area. Shows how perceptions can be different. I much prefer the look of the pub as it is now and they actually have something worth drinking now (4 ales) although my pint was not in the greatest form. The food being advertised was very very cheap

I wanted to amend this review slightly. As someone who has significant experience of pubs in north…read moreLondon, I am delighted to say that the Myddleton has become my local. I stand by everything I said previously, only to reiterate that the conglomeration of the older lads and newer punters (such as myself) has made for a brilliant place to start your weekend. Or weeknight. Or weekday morning, alcholism dependent. They have a fire. Y'all heard. Oh, and they do the best Scotch Eggs in London.

Looking for a traditional British dinner we found the prospect of whitby. What drew us in was that…read moreit is the oldest operating pub in London. The tube ride there was easy and the walk to the pub was very quiet which was a nice change from the busier parts of London. We had a reservation and arrived a little early. We headed straight upstairs and it was a little unclear where we were supposed to check in but got it sorted and we're seated by the window with a great view of the River. There was only one person working the tables, which I think was the manager. He was very nice but seemed a little overwhelmed and the kitchen seemed to get backed up a bit while we were there. It wasn't a bother to us as we didn't have anywhere to be but it did seem to bother a few other diners who may have been in a rush. For our meals we ordered fish and chips and steak and ale pie. Both were tasty but the pie was the winner by far. This is a great spot for the history and even better spot for the views if you're able to grab a spot on the patio just for a drink. Make sure to check out the noose as their nod to a bit of the backstory.

Off the beaten path, this is a great pub to either get reservations for the dinning area or stop in…read morefor a pint on the patio overlooking the Thames. We had reservations to make sure our trip was not wasted. Justin was our waiter and did an amazing job, He was very busy, but did a good job running all over. My partner and I shared the Steak & Ale Pue and the fish & chips. It was a lot of food. Very generous portions. I also had a banana old fashioned to drink. It was ok, unique, but would not get it again. Overall this was a great experience with lots of history (some disturbing)

This was our first stop upon arrival to London. We had wanted to have a Sunday roast and at an…read moreauthentic English pub and the The Star Tavern did not disappoint! After a long flight, a warm, filling and hearty meal was the order of the day. I had the sirloin roast with roasted potatoes, carrots and parsnips with greens, Yorkshire (yorkie) pudding and gravy. For a first experience it was fantastic! Washed it down with a pint. My wife had the roasted salmon and my daughter ordered the burger with chips. Everything was delicious and the service was so friendly and on point. The pub cozy and inviting and was everything we could have asked for. We felt like and and were treated as though we were familiar locals and friends. A little off the beaten path, but so worth the effort to find. You won't be disappointed.

Friendly neighborhood pub off the beaten tourist path. Great lunch offerings with helpful staff.read more

Fish & chips, one of the better ones. Good fry surface, good chips, fresh white fish, no grey bits,…read moreI like the sea salt on top. Was supposed to be minted peas, but was plain regular. Salmon on gnocchi was also good. Bit of a Gastro style pub. Not a cheap menu kind of pub. Nice patio. Handsanitizer was very sticky, like they had mixed it with honey. This is on the corner of Billionair's Avenue, where dictators do their real estate money laundering. I wonder if the House of Saud ever come here to eat fish & chips, because apparently they own 10 houses on the nearby exclusive avenue. The only thing I didn't like was that to use the bathroom you have to touch a rusty old dungeon lock key attached to a century old metal mug to open the door, because I guess we can't be trusted with an unlocked door that is locked from the inside. My Diet Coke wasn't very cold. But I had a nice time here and the service was friendly.

The style of the Old White Lion is not really my taste. It has old fashioned furniture and art deco…read morelamps sort of 50's style. In fact it reminds me very much of an antique furniture shop. They have 3 ales on tap, no surprises though (fullers). Food is nothing special, the portions are abit skimpy but they do have a lot to choose from. You can get all the usual pub food here. They have a really nice beer garden though but again smokers ruin it when the pub is busy. All in all this place is not really my taste.

This is a very Irish bar - so if that is your thing then it may be for you. To be fair the food is…read morenot worth mentioning apart from saying that it is typical pub grub and is cheap. Reasons to go here are basically as follows. You like a real local pub feel that has an Irish feel, you like watching horse racing, football, rugby or sports events but keep in mind a lot of these will be Irish based or you like live music. For me it was o.k. but the locals were a bit frosty. It has a smoking area front and back and a pool table if you fancy a game. They also have a Golf side, pool team and a fantasy football competition so if these appeal then it might be for you. Don't forget St Patrick's day once a year which I am sure would be a blast (as it is everywhere) - Typical Irish pub, worth a visit if you haven't been to one before or enjoy the craic. It has a very loyal local patronage, so somewhere you might find some new friends if they warm to you.

It is a lads pub. The six massive flat screen televisions scream sport fanatic, they have Setanta…read moreSports and Sky, and show football, rugby, to name a few. The food is not great, it very heap at £2 for a sandwich I can only imagine why it is so cheap. I suppose being Irish would help to make any of the above more appealing, but when my husband just had to go there to watch a game, me and my friends had a friendly pool game instead. Even so, I did not feel at ease, simply because of all the blokes, screaming and being very loud and obnoxious. Also some bartenders have a very harsh accent so you must pay close attention, which is hard with all the background noise. The outside area stinks too much of cigarettes as it a heated area and therefore attracts many smokers. Definitely not for me, or anyone who appreciates talking and listening.

Small and dim lit place to grab a quick beer. Staff is friendly and can suggest what to order…read more They have a wide variety of beer. Seating is a bit limited however many gather standing outside.

Fish and chips. This is certainly a fun place to explore and sit down and have a meaningful meal…read morewith your family or friends. I needed to have some traditional fish and chips at a place that has a reputation for fine food in every area. You can imagine with every kind of meat that you can think of including fish. My dream came true everything right through the service and the location was perfect. My whole family enjoyed it and we ate happily through the whole meal and left nothing. It was delicious and we would come again

Not being an imbiber of alcohol, I rarely go into pubs but I was in search of a good pub with…read moreatmosphere to watch the Wales v France rugby world cup semifinal. This is what brought me to Ganleys Irish Bar in Morden. Ganleys do make full play of their Irishness from the bright green decor of the exterior through to theming indoors including various folk music instruments and sign posts to Irish destinations. As it turned out, they also have a strong rugby link with the whole back ceiling being adorned with an impressive array of rugby shirts. It also meant a surfeit of large screen TVs on which to view the match. I was actually a little worried as I couldn't find any pubs open in Morden when I first arrived but Ganleys opened just in time for the 9am kickoff. Breakfast was available about half an hour after they first opened. They were out of pineapple juice so my J2O set me back £2. The match turned out to be a terrific spectacle even if the Welsh heroic effort came up short. Alain Rolland's hugely controversial decision to send off the Welsh skipper after 17 minutes and the subsequent reaction in the pub suggests that he had better not set foot in Ganleys should any of us Welsh supporters be around when he does! A nice place for some partisan sports watching!

While waiting for a friend we popped in here for a bite and a pint…read more Super nice staff, good beer, and a helluva portion on my baked potato with ham & cheddar. Fresh veg on the salad that came with it. I'd absolutely come back and try more as the food on my plate was cleaned right off!