The One Tun, EC1

Rather uninspiring back street pub, very bare inside with little features. L shaped room around bar with tables and chairs around the walls giving the impression the rest of the space is taken up with people standing at times? 4 real ales (Brakespear Gold, Haveys Sussex, Adnams Southwold, Wadworths 6X), though the quality of my Adnams was very poor. A suprising entry in 2012 Good Beer Guide.

Official site of the One Tun, contains menu - www.onetun.com

Official site of the One Tun, contains menu - www.onetun.com

The first things that I spotted as I walked into this good old L-shaped boozer were the three plasma screens and the projector on the back wall which were showing the demise of England in the cricket. It's a shame about the result, but not a shame that I found this pub as the atmosphere was good and the governor and staff were very friendly. Black Sheep, Oxford Gold, Adnams and 6X were all available along with Scrumpy Jack, Amstel and a standard draught selection which included some very good Guinness. Thai food is available for those who are hungry, but I didn't see anyone making use of this facility. There is an advertised garden terrace out the back which is actually a small courtyard, but it is better than standing in the street whilst having a smoke. This is an excellent pub for sports fans that prefer to drink in a boozer rather than a chain sports bar and I will certainly be back when next in the area.