tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003698046664815822.post3672054957715534577..comments2023-10-07T17:06:09.593+01:00Comments on maeib's Beer Blog: AtmosphereMark Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05862251527980938136noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003698046664815822.post-77378279799533416892007-07-09T10:27:00.000+01:002007-07-09T10:27:00.000+01:00I used to drop into the Fighting Cocks years ago -...I used to drop into the Fighting Cocks years ago - the last time was with some members of Hawkwind prior to a gig but that was back in 1985 so I suspect it may have changed....<BR/><BR/>We often drink around London Bridge which has good pubs but by and large the clientele are irritating tossers - I'm getting more intolerant of vapid youngsters as I grown older, especially in the Market Porter.<BR/><BR/>We rarely bother with the George as the beers never jump out at you as being interesting or very well kept - and of course it is a bit touristy. Can't imagine being a local here.<BR/><BR/>Much better by far to wander down to the Royal Oak where it's not as lively but has everything you need in a good pub.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003698046664815822.post-44051035417048980812007-07-07T12:08:00.000+01:002007-07-07T12:08:00.000+01:00I agree both pubs are touristy, but I didn't notic...I agree both pubs are touristy, but I didn't notice them being overpriced? Maybe living in Central London has just made me used to high prices!<BR/><BR/>If they got some decent beers in at The George I'd go there. The Fighting Cocks, however, has been ruined by pandering excessively to the tourist lunch trade.Stonchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927490011165896353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003698046664815822.post-40076662521260978592007-07-07T09:05:00.000+01:002007-07-07T09:05:00.000+01:00The George is an interesting example -- I've been ...The George is an interesting example -- I've been there at lunchtime on a weekday in winter, and it's actually been really nice. It has partitioned rooms, low ceilings, and a quiet courtyard outside, so was very cosy. The beer was good that afternoon, too (only London Pride, but nicely kept). Every other time I've been, though, it's been hell on earth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com