The Coach & Horses, Carshalton

Lovely green glazed tiled exterior tiling though inside is more bland than you’d assume; it’s a pretty basic place with raspberry red walls, wood flooring and few seats. Three pumps with two ales (Pride and Sharps Atlantic) alongside Westons Old Rosie, dispensed by an overworked and underappreciated barmaid (she should send her CV to the Hope). Basic rear patio that doubled-up as a firing range for the small kids with pump-action supersoakers. My Atlantic was unexpectedly impressive. Busy with salt-of-the-earth locals, so must be doing some right – there are worse places nearby.