Curious IPA

A hint of blackcurrant to this slightly spicy ale.

London Field Brewery's "Black Path London Porter"

Coffee and chocolate to this non-syrupy East London beer.

Young's "Hummingbird"

Passion fruit notes in this seasonal beer from the Wandsworth brewers.

Shepherd Neame's "Goldings"

Light, golden floral beer which is not as hoppy as the average summer ale.

Wells "Directors"

Sweet trusty one.

Botanist's "Humulus Lupulus"

Having just seen the hop in Kew Gardens, it was great to try this slightly fruity offering from a local brewer.

Rose and Crown

Pub-on-the-green with a spacious terrace and a choice of ales, though mine was well short of the rim.

Red Squirrel's "Jack Black IPA"

Very tasty malty ale.

Bath Ales' "Summer's Hare"

Light and hoppy seasonal ale.

The Swan, WC1N

A Taylor-Walker pub that unfailingly has an ale I've not tried before. Seats outside on a pedestrianised space.

Twickenham Fine Ales' "Grandstand Bitter"

Another good ale from this brewer: easy to drink not too hoppy and slightly dry.

Robinsons' "Trooper"

Tasty ale with slight malty notes.

Meantime's "London Pale Ale"

Light citrusy pale ale.

HB's "2114"

Nice full-bodied bitter which settled to a medium head.

"Shambles"

Good bitter.

The George, SE1

This historic pub is run by the. National Trust and has a good range of ales.

Horseshoe, SE1 3QP

A cask marque pub with a couple of ales on.