This looks like an inter war pub that has been given something of an upmarket makeover, although thankfully they haven’t gone overboard. It’s bare-boarded now, with the multi-room structure of the past now opened up to form quite a large drinking area, although there is some separation in the front bar area achieved by large arches. Furnishings are almost entirely “normal” tables and chairs, although there a couple of sofas, and a large number of the chairs were re-cycled small, simple, wooden school chairs with the wooden pouch on the back for the student sitting behind to keep his or her books etc. I’ve seen these in a few pubs recently – enough for it to be trend. The original wood panelling on the walls remains, which allows it to retain something of a traditional pub feel. There are a few picnic benches in the front, as well as a small courtyard at the back with a few more benches plus an abstract mural on one of the walls. Near where I sat in the main bar area there was a fireplace, with alcoves beside it containing split logs – presumably as decoration in the summer, but perhaps they are put to more practical use in the winter.
The ales on were Adnam’s Bitter, Deuchars IPA, and Black Sheep Golden Sheep (£3.30 a pint), with another pump with the clip reversed. They do lunch from 12.00 – 4.00, and a separate dinner menu from 6.00 onwards. I had a pretty decent chicken, bacon and brie wrap and a few leaves for £4.50 (or the more minimalist 4.5 as the menu styled the prices for some reason). Not really basic pub grub – the burger, etc, was £9.50 (sorry, 9.5). It was desperately quiet when I was in there at Wednesday lunchtime (I was the only customer), although a small group of three or four arrived just as I was leaving. I hope it gets more custom in the weekends or evenings. This struck me as yet another fairly good pub, without being anything special. But there was a table with leaflets and the like on it – including London Drinker, which is a definite plus. I certainly wouldn’t go out of my way to visit again, although I expect that I would have this as my local if I lived here, especially as the other two pubs within a stone’s throw are nowhere near as good.

love this pub great proper british pub good people great atmosphere a fab laugh

This is a pretty big, tourist reliant pub situated, as the name suggests, on the banks of the Thames, not too far from London Bridge Station or Borough Market and a short stroll from the Globe Theatre or Tate Modern. It's easy enough to find as you are greeted by the sight of the Golden Hind, which stands right outside the pub's entrance. Perhaps the biggest draw for this pub is a stretch of wooden walkway between the river and building, which is lined with high tables and stools and affords great views of several riverside landmarks of the capital.
The interior is a different story. As with many pubs of its size, the place feels a little dirty and uncared for, with dull wooden floors and walls, sticky tables and a general feeling that the place needs a bit of sprucing up. It has the feel of a typical town centre drinking barn; a notion that was reinforced when the lady at the table next to us realised that her bag had been stolen from the back of her chair. Later in the evening a drunken bloke started trying to pick fights with whoever stood next to him at the bar whilst the staff turned a blind-eye to the whole thing.
The beer, thankfully, made up for these short-comings. A good selection was available including London Pride, TT Landlord, Sharp's Doom Bar, Hook Norton Old Hooky and Leeds Midnight Bell. I had a very nice pint of the latter and several good pints of the Old Hooky. We also tried some of their food, which was okay, if a little uninspiring.
As a pub it is flawed, but has enough about it to make it worth a look. I've always thought it is a good pub to meet up at, given it's distinctive location, but for a decent session there are a number of pubs in the vicinity that would offer a better experience.

When i first went in this pub it was called the Beavers Lodge and had been done up and had its name changed by Shipstones as this was one of their tied houses.
The pub is a short walk from the middle of Whitwick and i dont know what beer this pub now sells,it has now changed its name to The Oak.

Photo taken 3/12/08

This is a large Fuller's pub adjacent to the station, serving Pride, HSB and guest Ossett Brewery Pale Gold yesterday. The bar is ahead on entering and has numerous high backed stools all along. Fortunately it was rather quiet so I could see the pump clips. The bar area is carpeted and has an ornate patterned ceiling. The room runs around the side of the bar and leads to a small room resembling a Victorian drawing room with a pair of sofas facing each other and a large fireplace.
The left area has a wooden floor and tables with menus so I suppose is the preferred dining area. Beyond here is a large garden with a kids play area. There is a TV over the doorway between the two main rooms, switched off early evening.
There are some leaded windows remaining with stained glass top lights.
An attractive and clean and tidy pub but it felt a little austere. I imagine the target clientele is a mature affluent type more likely to drop in for a meal than a couple of pints.
B&B available.