I would love to have a corner pub like this. They had a nice selection of casks and a big book of bottles. The bottle list had some pretty pricey things in it, but as long as you stick to what’s on tap it works out to be quite affordable. The atmosphere was kind of homey with light green walls and pillows lining the benches. Then around the bar were pump handles from various beers that they had had on. The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. I only wish the kitchen had been open because I would have really loved to try the food.

Head out of Pimlico station and veer right down Tachbrook Street, whose start, and sign, is just visible from the station exit. It’s at the end of the 2nd block, just on the right.
Slightly sterile clean atmosphere. Open and restauranty rather than pubby. Sloany was the word that came to mind when I was there. Up to 20 beers on tap; 10 are cask ales, 10 are keg, including german hefes, belgian tripels, and czech lagers. Fridge seemed to have 150 different beers from around the world at prices ranging from the resonable (i.e. cheaper than Finland) to the ridiculous (50 quid for something, I forget what). As soon as I was seen scoping out the fridges, I was offered a printed beer menu - so the staff were on the ball. A quick chat and thank-you as I left confirmed that they were decent geezers. Plenty of ticks, not enough time to even scratch the surface. Cask ales, even after GBBF when some might have ale fatigue, were in good condition. Menu - a selection of sandwiches and burger for the hot meal - was a bit scant; however, as I’d just stuffed myself in a Drummond Street curry house, I wouldn’t have been tempted by much. Worth visiting again, and, dare I say it, regularly.

I was very much looking forward to visit the pub after having heard all the impressive rumours. When it comes to the changing range of real ale and good beer, being the main thing, I do not think I have seen anything better in London. 10 active hand pumps with interesting British ales, a wide range of Belgian and other beers on tap and a well filled fridge with bottles. The chargrilled Scottish Angus rib-eye steak with its peppercorn sauce were delicious, however, the sauté potatoes were far from fresh and had a vapid taste. The atmosphere was alright, all kind of people eating and drinking in a place that is more bar-like than a traditional British pub. There is also some seating on the pavement outside. With many people inside the sound level and resonance can be quite noisy at times. Helpful, attentive and friendly service. Yeah, I’m looking forward to my next visit in early October and have booked my hotel room in the neighbourhood (visited 15th and 16th July 2010).

Great recent addition to London’s serious beer scene. More of a bar than a pub to me but in terms of top notch cask brewers selection, this place is hard to beat. Some of the extensive range of bottled beers are rather pricey but they’ve put in an adventurous selection which is laudable. Despite now running 10 hand pulled cask beers of above average strength, they seem to be keeping them in good nick.

First pub outing on my very brief London jaunt and I hit the ground running. Very comfortable single room pub that is clearly devoted to good beer. 19 taps including Brewdog, Thornbridge, Darkstar, Mort Subite and Andechser. About 30 - 40 bottles including various lambics and Rochefort. A touch out of the way but well worth it. Service VG. I’d love to own a pub like this.

Excellent selection. Service was rather slow. Burger sucked. A bit modern and lifeless inside for my more old school tastes.

One of the best things to happen to London recently. Great selection of beers which usually includes multiple Thornbridge and Dark Star offerings. Prices are a little steep but that’s the only criticism I have of the place. Other peoples food looked and smelled very good but I haven’t tried it myself. Definitely worth a look if in London, especially if yo find yourself at Victoria with an hour or so to spare.

I was lucky enough to be staying just around the corner from this gem. I was stoked to find Thornbridge and Dark Star available on hand pump, and from what I hear are conditioned extremely well. The food menu looked great but didn’t order this time. There also appears to be an extensive bottle list as well. Cozy place to have a good drink and chat, look forward to getting back here again. June Update - Now stocking 100+ bottles of fantastic American micros and plenty of German and Belgian beers as well. Casks rotate constantly and there is always something exciting on. Truely remarkable London real ale pub.

A fantastic bar with a modern upmarket feel yet providing the good stuff on tap and in bottles. Excellent selection of German craft beers. Belgium beer range is very good. Rochefort; Frank Boon, Orval, Chimay, other fine ales on bottle condition. A fantastic range of English ales on tap. Maybe for quality the best in London. Crouch Vale Amarillo; Thornbridge x 3 and also a couple of Dark Stars. Enjoyed my German wiessbier and intelligent bar staff chat. Then Bob turned up and we split a Urbock which was just perfect really. Edit - 16th June 2010. Wow. Expanding fridge! I’m impressed. Excellent result. Thanks a lot to Cask and Kitchen for teaching pubs in London a thing or two about beer. Great stuff. Cheers. Edit now the best beer range in London, top music, Michael Monroe and Lynyrd Skynyrd in the same pub? YES PLEASE.

One of the best pubs I’ve been to in London mainly due to the 3 Thornbridge beers on with 5 guests, including a couple always from Dark Star. Thornbridge beers rotate round, when I went I had 2 brand new ones. 100 German bottles plus decent Belgian line up in both bottle and tap. I will be coming back again and again.