153. Buckingham Arms: Lovely frontage from the early 1800’s, but interior has been completely “modernized”. However, sitting in the front bay window does have a nice feel to it. Probably the safest place to have a pint as it is near New Scotland Yard.154. Swan Tavern: HOW have I missed this one till now. I must have walked past it several times on my walks. Tucked away in an alleyway near Monument tube stop it has the tiniest of bar spaces downstairs with another equally interesting upstairs bar. VERY cool little spot if you’re about during the week.
155. Cock & Woolpack: Best thing about this very sterile pub in the Square Mile was the adventure it took to find it. Not worth the effort re-visiting, despite the name.
156. Hoop & Grapes: The exterior frontage is the highlight here as it has the original timber front that survived the Great Fire of 1666. Grab a pint and sit in front as the interior has been gastro-pubbed.
157. The Ship: Round the corner from Tower Hill. While it is in an interesting enough building, again the rest has been lost as the inside has been completely modernized.
158. The Wykeham Arms: (Winchester) VERY unique former 18th century coach’s in with an odd collection of knick-knacks hanging from the walls. I liked it. Not everyday one can sit in an old school desk complete with inkwell and enjoy a nice pint.
159. The Black Boy: (Winchester) Multi-levels, multi-roomed, creaky floors almost “musty” atmosphere with stacks of books, stuffed animals, movie posters… Yeah. I could drink in this place everyday. Gives “character” a whole new meaning.
160. The Crown & Anchor: (Winchester) On the High Street and nothing special. Very sterile refurbished interior.
161. Hyde Tavern: (Winchester) A very small “local” place in an old building (crooked walls & uneven floors) and a little out of the way, but not bad even considering the modern furnishings that took away a bit of its authenticity.
162. Town of Ramsgate: (Wapping) Small, narrow place dating back to the 17th century. Small terrace in back overlooking the Thames adds a bit to this very authentic pub with a great local feel to it.
163. Captain Kidd: (Wapping) Only about 10 years old, but made to feel older. Timbered ceilings and stone floor aren’t bad on the inside, but has a very expansive outside area w/ views of the Thames. Not bad.
164. Prospect of Whitby: (Wapping) Considered the oldest riverside pub in London. Stone floors and a really cool pewter trimmed bar. Hangman’s noose swings near the riverside balcony as it is located next to Execution Dock. Really liked this place and its small nooks to sit and drink.
165. The Chamberlain Hotel: A Fuller’s remake, but instead of a bank building this is in the hotel lobby. Very nicely done as is most Fuller’s creations. Very clean and decorated like a proper study hall.
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