Wednesday 19 September 2007

Arrrgh… swabbies

How many knew today be International Talk Like a Pirate Day?

Here'st a keg a rum in everyone's galley and maybe thar be trip to the pub fer a wee bit o’ grog later tonight to make me Roger jolly.


And how can I not update my pub list after that display. For the complete list see the link (just above the Bench Link) on the right side of the blog.

78. Nell Gwynne Tavern:An excellent tiny pub located in an alleyway just off The Strand. Very small and quite crowded as most people spill into the alley most likely to catch a smoke which was great for us as we had a nice seat inside. Great atmosphere.
79. Coal Hole:Large art deco interior in the Savoy building. Outside doesn’t do its interior justice. Not really Victorian, but still an early 1900’s pub. Well worth a visit to see something a bit different.
80. Coach & Horses:(Mayfair-Bruton St.) Very interesting Tudor exterior on this corner pub that is somewhat small once you make it inside. Was pleasantly surprised with the visit.
81. Cask & Glass:Corner pub off of Victoria St.. Small and cozy and worth a stop if you’re near, but not enough to make a special visit.
82. The Ship:Bright red exterior and built into an inside curve of an isolated alleyway in the City of London make this traditional worth another visit if I’m around during the week. Shame most City of London pubs close on the weekends.
83. The Old Doctor Butler’s Head:Ok… I’ll admit it. I got sucked into this one strictly on the name alone, but it did have a nice dark wood interior with a traditional Victorian front, but something about it just didn’t seem traditional. Still… great name.
84. Olde Cock Tavern:Another of the City of London pubs I’ve had on my list to visit if I could make it there during the week, but honestly I was disappointed. Another old place with great stories that gets lost in its refurbishments. Sad.
85. The Counting House:A Fuller’s rebuilt bank building, but all I can say is WOW! Large island bar, columns and an interior glass dome make this a very impressive place to enjoy an ESB ale even if it isn’t a “traditional” pub.
86. Old Bank of England:Yet another Fuller’s bank building “redo” and actually more impressive than the previous pub. It was almost like drinking in a museum. While not a true traditional the building itself dates back to 1888, with large columns that reach to an ornate plaster ceiling.
87. Prince of Wales:Near Earl’s Court and not very good. Gastro-style place that managed to serve an almost hot pint of London Pride. –blech-
88. White Swan:Another gastro-pub mistake. Stopped in for lunch near the Tate Britain and it will be the last. No ales at all. The only character was the clientele which gave us some minor entertainment.