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Bird in Hand pub
'"How is it?" I asked my dining companion. "Bland" was his reply.'

The Bird in Hand

Open midday–11pm daily; food is served Mon–Sat midday–3pm and 6pm–10pm, Sundays midday–10pm

The style:

Bland: the obligatory light wooden floors and wooden tables, with beige walls interrupted sporadically by the odd bit of funky wallpaper. Lighting is functional and installed … Read more →

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K West Lounge bar
It has been refurbished, but 'it’s still located off the nondescript lobby of the hotel'

K Lounge at K West Hotel & Spa

Open 24 hours a day for in-house guests and for non-residents until 2am

The style:

The bar area has been refurbished with a black granite bar and two drop-column funky lights, aubergine damask wallpaper, velvet-and-leather chairs and oak flooring. The … Read more →

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The Pear Tree
'The food may be the best reason for coming to The Pear Tree'

The Pear Tree

Open Mon–Fri 6pm–9.30pm; Sat–Sun midday–3pm and 6pm–9.30pm

The style:

From the outside only the paintings (of a pear tree, naturally) on the windows give a clue that this old pub has changed. Inside, a central bar is surrounded by mismatched … Read more →

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Supperclub
The Supperclub was 'better than I expected'

Supperclub

Open Wed–Sat 6pm–2am; Sun 11am–6pm

The style:

We weren’t sure where to include this review as there aren’t enough regular club openings to warrant a club review section. The Supperclub isn’t a normal club anyway. The original was founded by … Read more →

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Miss Q's
'Miss Q’s promises to bring a bit of rock ‘n’ roll back to Earl's Court' © Adam Baroukh

Miss Q’s

Open Mon–Wed 5pm–11pm; Thu–Sat 5pm–2am

The style:

The latest venture from Nick Valentine, founder of Cuckoo Club and Molton House and Eddie Bloom, son of Jamie Bloom, former owner of the legendary Rainbow Theatre (which played host to Jimi Hendrix, … Read more →

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Mitre pub
'The new layout is more open plan, but the interior is still cosy'

The Mitre

Open Mon–Sat 9am–midnight; Sun 9am–11pm

The style:

Despite being close to my house, I had only been to The Mitre pub once before and it was thoroughly disappointing, mainly due to a large clientele of drunk estate agents. So I … Read more →

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The Elgin pub
'The refurb enhances the ornate Victorian glasswork and turned mahogany'

The Elgin

Open Mon–Sat 11am–11pm; Sun 11am–10.30pm

The style:

Previously a gloomy no-frills Frog and Firkin (although it also has a rock ‘n’ roll history – The Clash used to play here), this is another pub that has recently been taken over … Read more →

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Curtains Up pub
'Chunky wooden tables, cosy booths and bookcases surround a well stocked bar'

Curtains Up

Open Mon–Sat midday–11pm; Sun midday–10.30pm

The style:

Geronimo Inns has recently added this pub to its collection, and it’s looking all the better for it. A huge clock catches the eye on entering (‘I want that’, my friend said); stylish … Read more →

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Cadogan Arms
'A cosy pub offering beautifully presented food and a good house wine'

Cadogan Arms

Open Mon–Sat 11am–11pm; Sun 11am–10.30pm

The style:

This traditional pub (dating from 1869) underwent a revamp a few months ago courtesy of Tom and Ed Martin (the guys behind Gun, Docklands, and The Botanist, Sloane Square). It still feels like … Read more →

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Tini Bar
'Designer-clad, good looking sophisticates' drink at Tini Bar

Tini Bar

Open Mon–Thu 6pm–midnight; Fri–Sat 6pm–1am; Sun 6pm–12.30am

The style:

King of Clubs threesome Nick House, Piers Adam and Guy Pelly (of Whisky Mist, Mahiki and The Punch Bowl fame) are behind this suave and sophisticated Italian aperitivo bar. Occupying the … Read more →

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