Ordnance, Woolwich, SE18

I saw O'Connors by chance and thought I'd try it despite its outward appearance and dodgy looking smoke-breathing door guardians. Inside I found a small, wedge-shaped bar, bare floor, scabby-looking with torn seats (some held together with duct tape). A large TV screen was showing football, a pool table provided entertainment and there were a number of gaming machines standing idle which occasionally reminded us of their presence by beeping randomly. There was no real ale, but thirsty beggars can't be choosers, so I stayed for a pint of megakeg. The staff and locals were very friendly - this is a good, down-to-Earth back street boozer, a small piece of 20th Century England remaining in a busy multicultural area. I don't see my returning deliberately due to the lack of decent beer, but I hope this pub stays around a long time.