The Barley Mow, EC2

A small basic single room Fullers corner pub with a good selection of beers given its size. ESB, Pride & Discovery on handpump + draught Litovel (4.2 and 5% versions), Fruili and Honey Dew. The helpful and knowledgeable barman was steering a couple of foreigners through the different beers and offering tastings when I walked in which is always good to see. The décor is fairly basic with bare wooden floors, settles, cream tongue and groove ceiling, Fullers logo picture windows and a large Skull and Crossbones flag. I also noted some decent music when I was there but that's just a matter of taste. A starnge little place and not your typical Fullers place but it's worth popping in given that the area is awash with too many trendy alternatives.

If you manage to have half as much fun as the staff seem to enjoy you would have had a great night in here. Unfortunately I had to drag the barmaid away from her evening to come and serve me, but she was very nice when she did arrive. Pride, ESB, HSB and Swing Low were all available along with some Czech beers and my pint of Pride was reasonable. The pub needs a little TLC and the light switch to the gents probably needs moving as no one enjoys peeing in the dark, but apart from that this place has its charm and I would return if passing.