I wonder how many ales one should drink for good luck on Friday the 13th?
37. Horse and Groom: An equine “themed” Victorian traditional pub that was quite cozy. Nothing outstanding, but still maintains that old style charm.
38. The Cock Tavern: (Regent’s Park) Really neat exterior with large lanterns hanging from above its facade. Inside was just as interesting with dark wood paneling. Highlight was the room divider with the clock atop of the detailed carved wood.
39. Argyll Arms: VERY busy as it was mid Saturday afternoon and near the Palladium Theatre, but an excellently decorated 18th century pub. Several small divided areas downstairs. We ate upstairs and while not nearly as interesting as downstairs is was still worthy of a return.
40. Trafalgar Tavern: HUGE riverfront pub on the Thames in Greenwich. Over 150 years old, but very, very crowded as it is the place to be for tourists.
41. O’Neill’s:(Dublin Pub) Recommended by our taxi driver for dinner. Excellent traditional Irish pub with winding lined rooms, dark wood walls, chandeliers and great food (carvery style).
42. The Auld Dubliner:(Dublin Pub) How could we NOT go in? (Amy’s maiden name is Aulds for those of you unaware) Again with the small, narrow interconnected rooms. Still a nice traditional type place.
43. The Gin Palace:(Dublin Pub) Refurbished traditional pub that seemed to lose it charm, although the bar was very ornate.
44. O’Donohue’s:(Dublin Pub) A small, cramped but cozy pub. Actually sat in a nook in the stairwell and watched the Six Nations matches.
45. The Red Lion: (Crowns’ Passage) Near St. James’ Palace by where the Royal Guard stands. In a tiny, tiny pedestrian passage (which I have NEVER noticed before) that is lit by gas lamps. Small cozy village “feel” on the inside. Just me and one other gent on a Saturday afternoon. Claims to have the second oldest beer license in London.
46. The Golden Lion: Right around the corner from above mentioned pub. Built in 1900, but a pub has been on this site since 1762. Leaded, stained glass window and nice dark woods on the inside. Plus a rarity… an American tending bar.
47. The Red Lion: Considered a “must see” on all pub lists. Small place with an island bar, but the walls are covered with cut glass mirrors. Built in 1821, the outside doesn’t look like much, but the inside was impressive.
48. The Black Lion: OK… just north of Hyde Park, it claims to have been built in 1720. Maybe the outside building, but the inside doesn’t do it justice as it has been completely “modernized”. BIG disappointment.
49. The Old Bank: A refurbished bank building in Sutton. Nothing special, but right next to the train station.
50. The Masons Arms:While the outside may truly be traditional, this is another case of modernization robbing any old word “feel”. Plus they served my ale in a MUG!! -gasp-
51: The Nag’s Head: Off the beaten path near Knightsbridge and Hyde Park Corner and tucked away amongst the mews. This pub has CHARACTER!! Tiny place with a strict “No Mobile Phone” policy. Creaky, bare wood, but just very “special”. Easily in my Top 5.
52: The Grenadier: Another small pub hidden in some mews. Nice traditional, but very crowded and didn’t get to appreciate it much.
53. Marquis of Westminster: Smallish, newer pub around the corner from the flat. Nothing special, but decent place for a “swifty”.
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