White Bear, Clerkenwell, EC1

Small pub that has been internally pillaged by dodgy knock-throughs and half-baked refurbs. Staple shaped, poorly laid out with little in the way of seating. Modern board flooring, nasty off pink walls and a generally grimy feel with the lack of rear lighting not helping. Sky Sports News on mute. Background whiff of old fruity vomit (I really hope it wasn’t). Two pumps but just Doom Bar on, mildly shocked to get it for under 2 quid a half but the quality was pedestrian. Food-wise, it looks a better bet as there was a sensible pub grub on laminated menus, a basic burger was priced at £6.40. It isn’t much good in here, really.

2 real ales and food served. Old style interior.

A minimalist, wooden floored, pseudo gastro pub. Just GK IPA. One plasma TV showing some sort of antiques roadshow rubbish that the landlord seemed to be enjoying. Just me and one other in.