Tattershall Castle, SW1

Even less choice than previous, Budvar has disappeared and prices are sky-high. Could be a whole heap better but doesn’t need to try. 21 February 2008 Fairly average beer boat, only really worthwhile on a summer's day for the scenery. Not much on offer of interest. Think Budvar was the most interesting option. Better examples of beer boats for my money would be the Charters in Peterborough, or Grain Barge in Bristol.

This large boat moored on Victoria Embankment has a bar on the upper deck where there is plenty of seating and great views of London as it is located opposite the London Eye. There is also a lounge bar below deck that has a Hotel Bar feel and during the evening another large room opens up as a night club with dance floor, but it is many years since I entered here. The staff can be a bit hit and miss with the service, but the draught quality is usually pretty good. I wouldn’t drink here all the time, but it would be difficult to find a better location in town for a few beers on a hot summer’s day.