Prince of Wales, Kingston Upon Thames, New Malden

Two handpumps on the bar, both with Courage Best clips turned round. I had the Kronenbourg, which was the best beer available, and tasted like a bog-standard lager is supposed to taste. Eamon has renovated the exterior of the building, including some hanging baskets, and it now looks quite attractive. Didn't notice any change on the inside – it's still a rather plain and austere pub with no endearing features, apart from perhaps the dartboard and pool table. There is a very large TV in one corner dominating the pub, with the volume (in my opinion) overly loud on my visit. But this is a straightforward, no-nonsense, boozer. It's not there for comfort, but for the dedicated boozer who wants to drink bog standard lagers and watch the racing.