Central (West) in general

Freuds is a tiny bar in the basement of a shop at the end of Neal Street in Covent Garden. It’s very well disguised so the clientele is usually made up of regulars and locals rather than the otherwise unavoidable tourists. Find your way down the steep iron staircase and into this poky, gloomy room and you might wonder what on earth I’m doing recommending it. The overall effect is stone, with benches around the walls and a few small round tables. The staff are terrifyingly trendy. Look a little closer and you’ll notice the art exhibition, (which is for sale and usually pretty good), the well-stocked bar, and you may even see people on ...  Read the complete review

I don't know if this is the right place to put this - I know there are pub reviews in the city and campus guides, but I want to talk about the entire chain of J D Wetherspoon. If you live in any moderately sized town, you can't have failed to have noticed a Wetherspoon pub. They've probably bought a big old building in your town, and the local paper will congratulate them for turning what was once a derelict eyesore into a useful building again. Then the pub opens, so curious, you go for a look around. They've spent a fortune on the place - it's all freshly decorated, and has carpets and comfy chairs. You go to the bar - what's this? ...  Read the complete review

I love this place!!! had some of the best nights here but mainly because of the people we are with and we dont take it all too seriously! oh and we always manage to blag our way into the star studded parties! Get friendly with the staff as it has done us loads of favours. There is always someone or something exciting going on here but it can be a nightmare to get in! Good for a giggle, can get dressed up, fit men with plenty of money and a good atmosphere. Let the good times roll coz this place never fails to impress me. ...  Read the complete review

As a huge fan of all things Australian, I was very pleased to discover this pub. There are several other branches, but this is my favourite, and is very convenient as it is in the same road as the "Australia Shop"! It serves a large range of Aussie and New Zealand Beers, and other drinks, (as well as non Aussie/NZ drinks), and great food - the portions are large and I have never had reason to complain. Most evenings there is Live music, and at these times (and during major sporting events, particularly Aust/NZ events) the pub becomes crowded. But there is room for everyone as there are 3 bars open at busy times (and 2 when not), and you do not ...  Read the complete review