The Sekforde, Clerkenwell, EC1

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Malden man left this review about Sekforde Arms

A little tucked away but probably the better for it, occupies a corner on a couple of Georgian streets, interesting curved front elevation in the crook of the two roads. The exterior has I'd guess original yellowish (ochre) tiles. The bar is opposite the side...perhaps now the main.....entrance, as the pub is now all one space. Despite this there is an area beyond a central chimney with an arch either side to a seperate area complete with a dartboard. The bar itself is fairly attractive if not original, seating is of the round three legged cast iron table variety with stools and upholstered banquettes. Half wood panelling, curtains at the leaded windows, a few local pics of yore plus the Sekforde Coat of Arms. Red painted possibly Lincrusta ceiling, all in all, a good old traditional London pub, not yet and hopefully not to be "improved" by Youngs/Wells.
The usual Youngs range of Bitter, Special and Bombardier, although there is a guest policy here. Just gone was Titanic Iceberg, coming soon St Austell Tribute..................on at the time of my visit the "guest" was Courage Best. Hmm, always the lucky one.
Food was going down well and no wonder, very competitive prices with sandwiches for around £3, snacks and so for similar and mains around the £5-6 mark. A short trot from Farringdon Stn, worth a look in I'd say. Good old style traditional pub.

On 3^rd February 2010 - rating: 8
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