The Carpenters Arms, W1

Official site of The Carpenters Arms - www.thecarpentersarmspub.co.uk

Official site of The Carpenters Arms - www.thecarpentersarmspub.co.uk

One of my regular haunts when in this part of London. I call in a lot, but my latest visit was very poor. A badly kept pint of Schiehallion meant I had to take it back to the bar. The very stroppy landlord told me there was nothing wrong with it and if I'd wanted a lager I should have had Fosters. I pointed out that I was a real ale drinker and expected better than this from a GBG pub. He eventually changed it for a different pint with great reluctance. Not good on this showing, but I'll probably call in again in a few weeks and hope for a better experience.

This traditional town pub is well described by others, particularly PSM’s review below. Now it’s a card-only establishment, and no food was on offer when we visited. The young staff were functional but not terribly friendly or interested. On the plus side it is a busy, lively local, with a good mix of customers. Three pumps were dry, the others were dispensing Vale VPA and Harvey’s Sussex Best; the beer was well-kept and enjoyable. It’s a decent boozer, not expensive for the area, and I’d be happy to come back for a few pints.