Qype: Travellers Inn in London

London


If your bus is delayed, this is probably where you'll end up. Plenty of places to sit and 4 ales on (although only 3 of the 4 were up and running when we went in). Whetherspoon's esq. decor and tired eyed, bored looking staff.

Victoria is desperately lacking good pubs (particularly off Buckingham palace road) and this is a fine example of a boozer that misses the mark quite badly. My quest for a good pub in SW1 continues....

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Qype: Falcon in London

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This is the pub you go to if you've a) missed your train and have to wait an hour for the next one b) You live in Clapham but you've had a boozy night in Richmond or Epsom and you fancy sneaking one in before heading home.

It's noisy and always very busy, but the crowd is usually friendly and i've always been served quickly. Food is pretty bog standard, but if you're in a bit of a hurry it might be a good option. Try the Fish n' Chips!

In summary - This is a commuters pub. If you want a Gastro pub or somewhere a bit more low key, i'd recommend heading down to Northcote road.

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I'm desperate to try this place when i'm in Newport next week - China, China Anyone every been?

Qype: The Gunmakers in London

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I think my exact words on the tube last night were "Knights of Columbus! That pub was awesome!" and i stick to my guns this morning - The Gunmakers is one of the best pubs i've visited in quite some time. Awesome staff (with great banter), great food, locally sourced ales, interesting history and getting a seat on a Friday night isn't a complete nightmare.

The real ale tasting event last night was fantastic. So much so that from now on i'm going to suggest all future events must include consumption of at least 4 pints of bitter :)

I'll be back and i'll be bringing all my mates. If i could give 6 stars, i would.

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Qype: The Fun Factory in London

London


This is the London based branch of the famous "Fun Factory Hamburg". Moments from Clapham High Street, this was Qype UK HQ before we got a real office! A great selection of bars, restaurants and coffee shops surround the Fun Factory. Why not drop in and say hi!

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Qype: St. John's House in London

London


A nice little venue with a cool "secret library" at the back of the venue. I came here for a birthday party on Saturday night and had a cracking time. Friendly staff, reasonably priced drinks... the only thing holding back St. John's house from 5 stars is the poor transport links (you're nearest tube station is quite a walk and we found it difficult to get a cab late on Saturday night).

All in all, a nice venue and a nice crowd.

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Qype: Breads Etcetera in London

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So I finally came here at the weekend. I've been meaning to come in for breakfast for about a year now, but i've always been put off by the long queues of pashmina wearing peroxide 20 somethings and Hooray Henry's.

So what's the verdict then? Well, some things were excellent, some what you'd expect and some bits need a lot of work. Let me explain:

Excellent things:

- Delicious soft boiled eggs and very tasty bacon. Some of the best i've had in SW4.

- Tasty, soft bread which you can toast yourself at your table.

- Friendly, efficient staff who are willing to take the time to look after you

No so good things:

- Music. Absolutely terrible. Saturday morning at 10am is not the time to be playing shitty Euro House.

- Credit cards no accepted. I don't care who you are, if you're operating on Clapham High street you need to accept multiple forms of payment.

- The People. As i mentioned above, it's pretty cramped in here so you're going to have to listen to your neighbours conversation. Unfortunately, Breads Etcetera attracts the kind of people that give Clapham a bad name. Don't say i didn't warn you!

I'll be back, but i think i will be coming back at a time when it's not quite so busy and I'll be sure to sit next to the stereo so i can persuade the staff not to play crap music.

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Qype: The Lock Tavern in London

London - Eating & Drinking - Pubs & Bars - Pubs


This is a great pub/bar for outdoor drinking on sunday's or summer evenings. It gets absolutely rammed at the weekend, so be prepared to stand (but the flip side is that most of the best live bands tend to play on Friday and Saturday nights). Good selections of beers (Ale in bottles only though) and friendly staff.

If you're in London and you're with a big group of friends, I'd highly recommend dropping by here for a pint or two!

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