November 5, 2009
Well kept ales, constantly rotating except for Landlord which is in perfect form at all times. Excellent food, this is something very different to pub meals thrown into the microwave or fryer that you’ll find in more touristy pubs. Good service. Family friendly, too. And Jeff is not as rude in person as he is on his blog.

October 8, 2009
Paid my maiden visit to this hostelry on 20th April 2009 and was very pleased with what I found here. Smart black and gold signage greets you at the front, leading you into a modern yet intimate pub divided into numerous drinking areas. Walls painted a pleasant shade of red, much woodwork visible and pleasant tungsten lighting. Pleasant recorded music at a reasonable volume for the level of trade this evening, creating an atmosphere which I found very comfortable. A spacious rear conservatory with flat glass roof provides plenty of table-and-chair accommodation. In the evening twilight this was a delightful place to sit. Four ales were available and my friends and I sampled two, namely Meantime LONDON PALE ALE, 3.9% (nutty, pungent, fruity and with some interesting similarities in taste to very well-kept Fullers’ London Pride) and a Cornish ale from Skinners, of similar strength that was a refreshing, quaffable session ale. The food menu reads excellently. We did not eat but I was certainly struck by quality and quantity on the plates of those dining around us; some very tantalising aromas wafted periodically out of the kitchen. And last but by no means least it was a great pleasure to meet Jeff once again - and indeed all the staff here were professional, polite and efficient without the need for policy extremes, thus affording a very "human" face of pub management - Jeff I think you’ve got it just right there. In summary I had a pleasant surprise, and have gained a new addition to my portfolio of favourite London Pubs. Fully deserving of a high mark