Cock Tavern, Fulham, SW6

The pub dates all the way back to 1713, rebuilt in 1813, again in 1895. The thoroughly modern interior previously mentioned, has been replaced by one which looks much more traditional and clubbier, with Victorian-style lighting, best appreciated on the pub’s website gallery. It’s largely tasteful, with some mixed furniture and décor in the form of framed traditional prints, then backlit ‘pop art’ posters, which are a bit incongruous. There’s also shelving for bric-a-brac and some bored games. Awful background music played, which reminded me of Gregorian chanting, though sadly it wasn’t loud enough to drown out the sound of some selfish t*at making a noisy Facetime call on their phone. Otherwise, customers seemed quite mixed and all undoubtedly local. Ales amounted to Proper Job (off) then Original and Special at £5.70 a pint and fine. This isn’t a bad place, but it’s far from ideal, certainly better than other Fulham outlets in the immediate vicinity.

Official site of Cock Tavern - www.cocktavern.co.uk

Official site of Cock Tavern - www.cocktavern.co.uk