All Bar One, Leicester Square, WC2

I haven't been here for God knows how long when it was a favoured den of my drinking buddies. All that's really going for it are the views out over Leicester Square, otherwise it's rather predictable. My drinking buddies' habits have changed so I can't envisage a return visit.

Absolute tourist central, in a prime location on the west side of Leicester Square. There is a large and naturally busy patio area at the front, with the rectangular bar itself being about the same size. Usual anonymous modern furniture and decor inside, and no real ale on offer either, of course. My Meantime London Pale Ale came in at £5.75, which I suppose I was expecting at this location, and although it seemed to be well managed there is nothing here to call me back.