The Westminster Arms, SW1

First time to visit this pub for a couple of years and the first time after its takeover by Sheps and good to see the mad French barman still gamefully employed. Also went to have a look at the downstairs bar for the first time and was pleasantly surprised to find it a decent space with comfortable individual booths around the side walls, almost in contrast to the vertical drinking open space of the upper bar. However still prefer the upstairs bar area for a beer session, must be something to do with the seven handpumps in a row in the middle of the bar. As previously mentioned these now dispense the entire range of Sheps beers plus at least one seasonal offering , which was still the Early Bird Spring Ale on this visit. All the beers we tried were in good condition and the Early Bird was particularly decent pint albeit the wrong side of £3.50 as mentioned below. Still a very good pub and will try not to leave it too long before returning this time.