Ye Grapes, W1

The exterior of this pub is so interesting that one is almost obliged to enter - only to be disappointed. It should be so much better inside than it is. A pub can be a bit tatty yet retain a lot of character; but this isn't one of them. Top of the range prices too - I had a pint of "Piss in the Cold" (I think) - even if I'm not 100% sure what the beer was called I do remember that it cost me £3.30 a pint. There are better pubs in the Mayfair area.

This looks like a good traditional boozer from the outside and the inside doesn’t disappoint so I was a little surprised that when I left I felt like I had just walked out of a Litten Tree chain pub. This was all down to the surly staff and aggressive manager and the fact that every time I went to the bar for the same two drinks I was charged a varying amount. There are a couple of screens for watching sport and I was going to return later in the day to watch the evening rugby game, but I decided to go elsewhere.