April 22, 2012
This was a fantastic pub, a London instituion and I really hope it returns as a pub and sticks to the ethos of the previous owners. It would be so sad if this place ceased being a pub.

March 29, 2012
Pain in the arse to get too, cold windy St Patricks Day evening, too mean to get a taxi, so its a long walk from Old Street tube station for my wife, son and myself. Jazz band (three old boys, who knew how to play) in the far corner from our enterance, one stool left in the whole pub, by the big fridge near the toilets, the wife gets that. Helpful chap behind the bar, I had three different pints, all in top order, my son and wife had others, all impressed. The only food we had was some Pork Scratchings, but they were OK too. Is this the best beer bar in London? I don’t think so, but I don’t know which pub it is either. This place could do with a good scrub, not enough to lose any character or attributes, just a spring clean type tidy up.

September 28, 2011
Went there on a thursday evening for the Quizz. Had a great time, with nice beers : E.L.B Foundation Ale, Haworth Steam Austerity, Hoggley’s Mill Lane mild, Fox Kanook, Thatcher’s cheddar valley cider, Banks’s tetley bitter, Newby Wyke peterboro gold, Redemption Trinity were available for 3,3£/pint max

September 21, 2011
Not much choice but the beers they have are rather hard too find elsewhere. Place is filthy and filled with unfriendly locals, in the afternoon at least. May worth visiting if you happen to pass by to taste a couple of rare brews.

July 25, 2011
2010-08. Visited on a busy Sunday evening last July, we got seats right up front and centre by the door at the bar and had a great view of the place (and the tap handles). This was definitely a locals-frequented bar, off the beaten track of Canuck tourists like us. We didn’t mind though, the pints were tasty and fresh and quite varied, the bar quite an authentic English pub. The bartender seemed content enough with us, leaving us to our business. It’s such an old and authentic English pub, I’d love to return one day if in London again. (4/9/11/NA/10/17) 82%

June 14, 2011
If you like real ale, you have to come here and spend here a night. 1 time in a life!

May 27, 2011
Its a real pub, no doubt but the dirt and grime are really totally unnecessary.... Interesting cask beers but not very friendly pub and deffinately living on its past...

April 22, 2011
The Campaign for Real Beards meets here. If you’re not a local you’ll be made to feel less than welcome. The place hasn’t been cleaned since the Bronze Age. Absolutely cracking range of beers, though.

March 25, 2011 [ Updated March 26, 2011 ]
Small, busy but grotty traditional bar between Angel & Old Street underground stations. Surprisingly sophisticated clientele for the type of establishment. Good selection of well kept ales at reasonable prices. Satisfactory service. Not the nicest place to visit.

February 16, 2011
I’ve been drinking here for over 10 years. Although the Wenlock (exacerbated by being under threat of closure) has become really almost unacceptably grimy - the toilets are a disgrace - this is still one of the most authentic "pub" experiences in London and one of my few regular beer habits. Go in the evening, on Friday or Saturday to get a flavour of what is there to be lost.