The Racehorse, Carshalton

A very basic and characterless locals pub, rather like drinking in a club, totally featureless apart from a David Bowie fixation in the form of a few pictures on a wall. The beer choice was fittingly plain as well, Doom Bar, Landlord and Harveys Sussex Best, the last two being decent beers if thats your thing but the Sussex was of very average quality. My advice would be to walk past this pub and go straight to The Hope..

Official site of The Racehorse - www.theracehorsepub.co.uk

Official site of The Racehorse - www.theracehorsepub.co.uk

Set back from the street a bit, and with a slightly austere façade, this detached pub doesn't immediately stand out. However, it was built with unusually high ceilings in the two main rooms. The public bar is plainly decorated but busy with football fans watching the big match, whereas the more upmarket lounge was much quieter. Also has a couple of covered tables out back. With a total of six handpumps between the two counters, the real ale selection of Black Sheep, Doom Bar, Landlord and Tribute (£3.70) could most politely be called 'mainstream'.