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Abinger Lane, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6HZ
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last updated on 23-11-2008:
Had a very nice pint of ale here, by the fire after a cold walk in the beautiful woods around this amiable pub in the North Downs. Good choice of cider. Friendly barkeep and locals, lovely old traditional building near the Mole Valley’s White Downs. Beamy with solid comfortable wooden tables, a maze of connecting levels and rooms. A good country pub for a pint and a crossword by a nice fire, did I mention the fire??, after a walk in the woods.
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Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RB
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last updated on 23-11-2008:
Good place for purchasing unusual gifts from even more unusual stall holders. Most of the goods on sale here are handmade, often by the person selling it to you. So don’t be surprised if you get a rude response to any attemps at haggling, they’re not bulk buying the stuff and they don’t like it. Good for costume jewellery, scarfs, wooden toys and games, and even hand printed ties.
The decor could definatly do with improvment and looks decidedly dingy compared to the well lit and decorated Apple Market, but there is some good stuff in there if you get past some of tattier stalls that have crept in, in recent years.
Weekends only.
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42 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7BD
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last updated on 23-11-2008:
Traditional (not a plasticated) Irish pub with a surprisingly 'local’ feeling for this part of the world. Handy for theatres, the opera and a short walk from the piazza and the markets. Used to have the best Guinness in town (had Liffey Guinness from Dublin imported, but they all do now).
Plenty of interesting characters frequent this place (some a bit too 'interesting’ for comfort). A good mix of Londoners, theatre goers and not too many tourists.
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33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London St WC2
London TW11 0BS
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last updated on 22-11-2008:
Big, orange, American. What’s not to like about this local landmark.
Soft to the touch, for about 30 seconds, after which you take your life in your own hands to continue. Simply leave for 5 minutes and repeat. Don’t touch the under carriage no matter how temping. It’s a deadly trap.
Kind to mice and stray cats alike.
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