"I've lived locally for nearly 15 years now, often come in. The place has a good buzz in the evening, some good beers, it does food well too. the pub have the potential to be one of the best around, great location, one of the best menus in London for its class, comfy and formal seating, and a good vibe both a buzz in the evenings and chilled informal lounge during the day. it should be packed more often. Its not becuase packed more often because when the do real ale its almost always turned, and sour. In fact I've never has a fresh real ale in my time here over the past 15 year, ever. I alway ask when to try it when they are running pumps, always sour. the drinks fridge behind the bar is often 1 2 to 3 4 empty with a very limited selection of drinks on offer, cant read any of them because the bottle are just chucked in the fridge so I can see what on on offer. the food for the style of menu operated is generally excellent, with in my view one of the best roasts in London. unfortunately this business has always had a nasty little habit of closing the kitchen early. been in here many times with a booking for lunch dinner specified on the booking and am told the the kitchen is closed, no one bothers to tell you, really guys? are you have a laugh? yes, yes you are. the staff here are always disinterested in their jobs, and appear to view the view busines is their personal social club. you really have to try extra hard to get their attention and often aplogize for interuptiung their busy texting session or private conversation. all told, a super place for an evening pint, or some hearty pub grub if your luck is in. just dont expect anything else. they have never had it, and at this stage never will. shame."
