The Wheatsheaf, Fitzrovia, W1

Randomness Guide to London - Wheatsheaf entry

Randomness Guide to London - Wheatsheaf entry

They had GKIPA and Hobgoblin on tap when I was in there at the weekend. I was given short measure, but my glass was readily topped-up on request. I had the Hobgoblin which was excellent. This was clearly previously a Younger's pub, retaining all the very attractive original leaded and stained glass windows on the front and down the long side of the pub. Seating is a mixture of stools by ledges in the main part of the bar, and a handful of tables and chairs at the back This is a rather nice little pub, but what makes it a bit special for me is the original Wm. Younger's windows and décor – even without the tartan wallpaper that many of the Younger's pubs used to have!

I quite liked it in here as the bar staff were very friendly and the Hobgoblin was very nice. The staff were dressed up and they were enthusiastically hanging Halloween decorations around the pub. I would visit again if in the area.

Small, low-ceilinged, attractive old pub with plenty of stained glass and leaded windows. Two hand pumps and the London Pride was in good nick despite my being their first customer of the day. Don't imagine it's a big sports pub but they do have a couple of screens and were happy to put the rugby on when a group of guys dropped in on their way to Twickenham for the England v Ireland game.