I think the Highgate Inn is best described by what you can find inside. You get all the necessities…read morefor both casual and committed drinker alike, fruit machines, heavy oak tables and even the unbalanced bar stools but that is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. This pub seems to have all the little extras that make a great pub. For a start the Juke Box (something which you really don't find in enough pubs) has an amazing array of songs, from the popular to the obscure allowing you to adjust the backing tracks to your night accordingly (although I did get some dirty looks when I put on 5 James bond themes in a row). The sofas (found to the rear of the bar) are incredibly comfortable and very easy to get enveloped by, I would recommend heading to the Highgate inn for these alone, the beer access is a plus. If that isn't for you there are plenty of normal seats and even the option to stand if you would like. In terms of drinks the array on offer is diverse (not ground breaking but certainly not dull). On occasion you may see the odd alcohol dispensing nick knack behind the bar (I once witnessed a bottle holster that caused a desperado bottle to float in mid air). Little props like a frog fountain that spews fog, 4-5 ft tall wooden horses and the occasional seal teddy hanging from the many abstract paintings create a hint of a quirky atmosphere without making that the theme of the pub. Should you feel the need to smoke you will be forced into the street but before you hit the pavement you can take refuge in the outside chairs complete with matching tables, not the best in the winter but better than having to dodge pedestrians. All in all this is a very under attended pub. The staff are helpful and polite, the locals and newcomers seem to get along well and the atmosphere is on par with most of the other pubs in Highgate (better than some).

A decent 'old school' pub on Archway road a bit further on from the Woodman as you head up the hill…read morefrom the station. Inside you find lots of beams and dark wood, fruit machines, TV's for sport and plenty of seating dotted around including some sofas. It's all a bit mismatched and thrown together the way a pub should be. It reminded me of being in a little out of the way place in some village somewhere where the pretentiousness of London had passed by unnoticed. The beer on offer was ok, my London pride was pretty good although nothing special but for me the appeal of this place is the ease of getting a seat compared to the Woodman, the fact inside it's like pubs used to be before they all became identikit carbon copies of one another selling overpriced dismal food and trying too hard to be the next big foodie destination.

Ysual chain decor blah blah, blah. large pub with basic pub menu with no shockers on it. The…read morefood here is always fair, well produced and good value for money. On a Wednesday evening they have a quiz which is well put together and attended by regulars who I would say are late twenties onwards. I tried the mojito cocktail which was not good. They did not quibble when I returned it to the bar, refunded my money and offered me an alternative drink on the house. If you don't fancy a drink they serve expresso, latte, etc coffee with a selection of cakes for only £2.99 bargain. This pub will not set you on fire and I wouldn't go there for a weekend night out on the razz but for a mid week meet up it's not bad. xoxo

I really like this pub - I find it much more appealing than the other pubs along the high Street…read more Their menu is typical of a chain type pub but the food is good quality and very tasty. The drinks are reasonably priced and the staff are always very welcoming and friendly. It has a good outside area with seating which is perfect for those of us who enjoy a cheeky ciggerette with our drinks!

Okay, this is definitely a suburban pub, and it really does feel like it as well. In fact, as a pub…read moreI thought that it was pretty cool. It had quite a bit of charm about it, and there was even a charming beer garden to the side. Another thing is that there were some decent beers as well. Mind you, while it was close to the station, it was still, a bit of a walk, but not a huge one.

I popped in around 12:30 on my way back from an overnight shift for a cheeky pint and some…read more"breakfast" (a burger!). I was served by the lovely Zaina, who made the visit welcoming and enjoyable. Great service, tasty food, and a perfect pint!

3.5 stars rounding up. I was in the area for a museum, and was looking for a cozy historic pub to…read moregrab a pint after. Whelp, this isn't exactly cozy, but at least it's got some history behind it, and decent beers on tap. And I was craving a sausage roll and this place certainly delivered a delicious one! Hot, perfectly seasoned, and a nice flaky wrap. Yummy.

The steak and ale pie is out of this world!!! Highly recommend. Service was excellent too.read more

Wow, the Hermits, how many nights I have spent in this place I do not know. I've lived in…read moreCamberwell for four years and this is the place we always come back to. It's a winner with everyone. I think because it has charm. It's a proper old fashioned London boozer; old photos on the walls, a selection of ales, wooden floors, bar and furniture, frosted windows â" all that malarkey and a completely unpretentious feel. Everyone likes it, which is evident from the mixed bag of people you get inside which only adds to its appeal. Unlike some of my friends who cannot fault the place, my problem is the lighting; I think it's too bright and wish they'd just unscrew a few of the bar lights to make it more inviting and true to its namesake. I am also disappointed by the prices which seem to be rising slowly but surely. This is not a cheap option despite its looks. Summer nights are best the Hermits when the punters spill out onto the pavements, but equally a winter evening is great, curled up inside with one of the many warm beverages on offer - a hot toddy or mulled wine is always best in an old-fashioned pub. Word of warning: If you order a Brothers cider, there is a festival and normal version and the festival one is about 4% stronger!

Despite lots of my friends waxing lyrical about the Hermits, I've always been put off from going in…read moreby the fact you can't see in through the windows and its general air of This is our pub, please go away. That said, come the summer it sells slushy cider a half-pint of Westons with enough ice shavings in it to turn it into a boozey Slush Puppie. I'd meant to try this for ages, and it was absolutely delicious. I'm sure I've had Westons before, but for some reason this one tasted almost exactly like balsamic vinegar (which I love, but was slightly unexpected). It's a nice, airy pub with plenty of big cosy tables and places to squash into, but if I were going out, I'd still make a beeline to somewhere like the Stormbird or the Tiger first.

The Royal Oak is one of the nicer pubs in Dartford, I think. It is just on the outskirts of the…read moretown centre. It's not a huge pub, quite small in comparison the the nearby Courthouse and Bull and Vic, but whenever I have been in here I have found the atmosphere to be warm and welcoming. It can get very busy at weekends. The interior is pleasant and the bar staff are friendly. I have always found the clientelle to be of a better standard than a lot of the other pubs in Dartford. There are some flat screen tvs dotted around the pub. Apparently they don't sell Stella in here which may put some people off! But I would definitely recommend a visit.

The New Cross Turnpike (or the Turnpike as most people simply refer to it as) is a Wetherspoons in…read moreWelling. It is a nice place to have a drink and is although the pub looks quite small from the outside, it goes back quite far. It also has an upper floor which increases the capacity. It also allows for people watching down on the street below. There isn't any music in this Spoons which I quite like as it allows you to be able to hear the person sitting opposite for you. The service is quick enough and the locals tend to keep themselves to themselves. There aren't any clubs nearby and so if you're wish to move onto somewhere after then it might be an idea to book a cab in advance to take you elsewhere. Buses stop outside the pub which can take you to clubs in Dartford. If you are driving then parking is available outside the pub in the street.

The New Cross Turnpike is located on Welling High Street next to Iceland…read more I have never been in at night time, but it is fairly busy in the daytime. As the original reviewer mentioned, the carpets are sticky, but overall it is clean and the staff are friendly. The food is the same as you get in all Wetherspoons pubs and is tasty enough. They do special curry and steak days so you can get a good meal for a cheap price.

Amazing pub i visited from holiday and the staff was amazing the food was delicious and the cost of…read morebeer was spot on. I especially want to mention the manager phil for being kind and welcoming

This was really good - I had the fish & chips which was FAR to big to finish, but the chips were…read morebeautiful - nice crunch on the outside and soft, fluffy potato on the inside. Cod was also well done. 9 quid, I thought it was quite reasonable. Friendly atmosphere.