Bars & Pubs

Should you ever find the place empty, a quick gander at the magazine rack of this (usually rammed) bistrobar, gives a fair indication of the regular clientele: Wallpaper*, Elle Deco, Vogue... But both staff and punters are friendlier and less pretentious than you might expect. The one big room has a bay of comfy sofas to the left of the zinc bar. Hoegaarden, Leffe, Staropramen and Beck's Vier are on tap, plus Timothy Taylor Landlord and guest ales (Daleside Gravesend Shrimpers on a recent visit). There's also a reasonable wine list to accompany the superior gastro menu. This changes twice a day and is big on seafood and organic British breeds. There's also a large terrace with lots of seating.

Time Out Bars, Pubs & Clubs Guide 2008/9