The Clerk & Well, Clerkenwell, EC1

This upmarket corner pub has been substantially refurbished in a dark, semi-modern style and now offers accommodation as well a restaurant. The front bar area is quite large, but - even here - some of the tables are fully laid up, in addition to the main dining room further back. Also has a few small tables out on the front pavement. With three handpumps on the counter, I found London Pride and Sharp's Atlantic (£6.20, ouch!) being poured, with a Landlord clip on the other (which had either run out or was on next - none of the staff seemed sure).