Goat Tavern, Kensington, W8

Claims to be the oldest pub in Kensington, but not much sign of anything different to any other ex-Taylor Walker house. Nice traditional furnishings though, with a cosy area by the front window. Draught beers IPA, Abbot and Tribute in fair order. Note that the disabled toilet was obstructed by a table at time of visit.

A typical Taylor Walker pub: had we known, we may have passed on the place, but on balance it's better than the usual TW outlets with a slightly more 'gastro' interior, but with the trademark part carpeted and part boarded floor, pictorial menus, condiments on tables, sport (loud) and the usual array of TW/GK ales; Taylor Walker's 1730, Greene King's IPA and London Glory at £2.28 a half and a bit lifeless, a bit like the barmaid. The usual crowd is served here, with tourists lapping up the traditional Ye Olde Merry Englande pub experience and feasting on Ye Fishe & Chippes. This is one for crawl tickers only and is otherwise not worth the effort.

Long narrow pub serving beers from black sheep, fuller's, wychwood and young's. Food served.

Standard issue Taylor Walker pub for the tourists. Narrow frontage leading to an elongated bar, but not quite as dark as one might expect because there are a few windows along the side. Sport on one TV. Four handpumps, offering Youngs London Gold, Pride, Broadside and Bombardier (very curiously priced at £3.47).