Skinners Arms, WC1

Randomness Guide to London - Skinners Arms entry

Randomness Guide to London - Skinners Arms entry

This is a Greene King pub so unsurprisingly IPA, Abbot and Old Speckled Hen were all available, but I was surprised to see some Landlord which was very nice. There is also a selection of standard lagers alongside San Miguel. I noticed that this place is more of a local's pub, but not exclusively as I wasn't made to feel at all unwelcome. The barman seemed OK, but the music channel being played on the couple of screens was a bit out of place. I found the pub to be clean and I liked the decoration, but maybe some more light could be generated as it is a little dark. I've been to far worse pubs and wouldn't mind returning here if passing.

This is a really nice, large, London back street, close to St Pancras and Kings Cross stations. Its traditional and comfortable, including a raised seating area opposite the bar, traditional pub carpet, typical pub carttons and pipped music and a very pleasant real fire going adjacent to the bar. Beer quality was also very good, if not a spectacular choice. The bloke behind the bar was a miserable grouch, but here it seemed to add to the nice feel of the place, if that makes sence! Lovely place.