The Falcon, SW11

Have seen this pub change over many years and I think the present incarnation is one of the best. Range of about 20 draught/keg beers, from scruttocks old dirigible to eurofizz but, most importantly, has a really good feel to it - a nice place to spend the evening. Close to Clapham Junction station.

What a gem this pub is. I didn't count properly, but I would guess there were about 10 ales on offer, plus another 10 or so lagers and a couple of ciders as well, scattered around all points of the compass on this enormous island bar. It's so big in fact, that you could have a very satisfying pub crawl without leaving the building. I tried the Sharps Doom Bar and Hop Back Crop Circle (both very nice, especially the Hop Back), before realising that there was a further selection awaiting me round the back of the bar. Each pump has brief tasting notes stuck to the clip to help aid your selection process, and as if that wasn't enough, there is a 'Falcon newsletter', with further details of what's on offer. There are a few bad points, such as the surly service, prohibitive prices and bizzarely, lack of proper bar snacks (no peanuts or crisps for crying out loud), but none of this should stop this place from being an essential stop off point whenever you're next travelling through Clapham.

Official pages of the Falcon, contains menu and real ale details - www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk

I had a nice couple of pints of Landlord in here after the rugby on Saturday afternoon. The barman was friendly and the other customers were on good form. I spotted another five or so ales and there is plenty of standard and premium lager to choose from. There is a quieter bar at the back of the pub that is good for chilling out and getting away from the TV in the front. This is decent pub for a high street location and I would gladly go back.

Official pages of the Falcon, contains menu and real ale details - www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk

A short walk from Clapham Junction. High ceilings, with wood and etched glass partitions give that Victorian gin palace atmosphere. A fine range of well kept ales make this one well worth a visit between trains.

Large corner pub, sell real ale. Has the longest bar in the UK verified by the Guinnes Boook of Records. Sport on show in all areas. Gets crowded.