The White Horse, SW6

Most of London's craft beer pubs are pretty much in short trousers compared to the White Horse which has been selling beers, many of them pale and hoppy, from the microbrewery scene for 20-odd years now. A recent return visit, coinciding with the 'Over the Hop' beer festival, revealed that it's still on top of its game. I counted 13 handpumps, but there may have been 1 or 2 more. Fans of the London craft scene will be pleased to know that Beavertown and Siren featured among the taps. Knowledgeable lager drinkers should note that this is one of the pubs serving Pilsener Urquell tank beer - I'm told it's pretty good, but the ale was in such great nick, that I saw no need to sample it. Prices are reasonable (by 2014 standards) at £3.60 - £4 for ales and £5 - £6 for the kegs. The pub itself was reasonably busy and does permit the reservation of tables so, if I'd not got invited onto one of these, I might not have been quite so positive. However, there's also a large patio at the front, looking onto the Green, which fits in a fair crowd (who can, unfortunately, get a little barbecue-smoked on a fine evening). It had been a while since my last visit, but I'm now reminded just what a fine pub The White Horse is and a swift return is definitely called for.

one of my all time fav London pubs.Its best during the afternoon when the pub is quiet with the sun lighting up the bar.Always a good selection of real ales and foreign craft beers.Always found it easy to get served but the poor service has been mentioned by a few friends so i must be lucky.Expensive but worth it for a classic pub.