Bars & Pubs

There's now a cashpoint by the door and a rainbow of WKDs in the fridge, but glimpses of modernity are still largely absent from this Victorian landmark. All cut-glass mirrors, mahogany fittings and ornate lamps, the breathtaking interior is the star. The five or so ales are in similarly fine nick, and the friendly efficiency of the staff surprises and delights. The pub's location on a busy corner near Leicester Square means that it inevitably attracts the sort of people who choose to meet in pubs on busy corners near Leicester Square. Still, if you must go drinking in this neck of the woods, it's a good bet.

Time Out Bars, Pubs & Clubs Guide 2008/9