The Cask & Glass, SW1

Dating from 1862 as the Duke of Cambridge, the pub’s one-hundredth anniversary was celebrated with the introduction of the current name. It’s cosy inside, with a rare carpet, some smoky blue paint and framed prints. The landlady here was very friendly, though the place was virtually empty, when all other local pubs were doing a good trade midweek, though there were a few friendly squaddies in, from the local Wellington Barracks in Petty France. Ales offer comprised Master Brew and Spitfire (both reversed), then Whitstable Bay and seasonal Late Red at £2.75 a half and ok. I think I’ll leave this one to the locals, civil servants and squaddies.