The Sugarloaf, EC4

This is a prominent 19th century former Charrington's corner pub, Grade II Listed. A fairly below average Nicholson's two-room pub with central bar. The interior is part dark panelled with a white ceiling from which are suspended ugly aircon units; the floor is modern bare boarded. Furniture is both conventional with some high tables and stools. Music was muted though a TV was showing sport with the sound down. A games machine flashed away merrily. Clients were typical City types, who broadcast their so-called achievements with foghorn delivery. Ales: Sharp's Doom Bar, Wychwood's Hobgoblin and Brain's Rev. James at £2.20 a half and a bit soapy. This isn't a great place (where in the City is), but it's far better than the Three Cranes over the road. That said, as a City pub, I doubt I'll return.