Pubs to do

Brendan Keegan: Try the Hooky Bitter, it's a fruity little number.

Londonist: Small pub with board games and a good selection of beers on tap. Be prepared to stand

Londonist: An amazing bar stuck firmly in the 1980s in terms of its decor and menus. But superb views and guaranteed minor celebrities from the neighbouring BBC.

Londonist: Have a drink on the toilet. The old prison cell rooms in the bar include a (non-functional) water closet.

Londonist: Bag one of the private cupboards to the side of the bar and pretend you're in the Beatles

Londonist: Great place for bating tourists. Stand in the upper bar and speak with gusto about the wonders of Sutton, and why every tourist should visit. Then extol the virtues of Romford. Let's change behaviours

Martin Tiedemann: 23 February: On Samuel Pepys' birthday, drink in the pub where he watched London burn. As the Great Fire raged he escaped by boat & described in his diary how he took refuge in 'a little alehouse'.

Simon Brewhouse & Kitchen: All beers available in a 2 pint glass. Less time at the bar more tome talking and socializing. Enjoy