A terrace with a view

I'll end my night-time jaunt around here with a sit down outside the Founder's Arms. Those funny looking glowy-things are actually patio heaters, so you can sit with your pint of Young's or coffee, or whatever in any weather. And, as you can see, people do. Not surprising, given the view.

Mine's still a pint, thanks

London's pubs have gone through an immeasurable improvement since I last took a photograph. Then, I would have bought my drink and then moved outside. The Nightingale - great pub though it is - is rather small and before the smoking ban In July 2007, was close to unbearable inside from the smoke. Now, inside the pub is a great place to be; the outsides in summer are less than perfect but I'll choose this way every time. The relaxed atmosphere in this shot says what it's all about, for me.

A London Pub Crawl

I was passing through town when I cam across this rather good natured bunch of friends out on a pub crawl. They'd obviously gone to a lot a trouble, and Santa(s), Rudolph, Elves, Fairies, Christmas Tree, Snowman and more were all in evidence. I suspect they went on to have a good night out, but I'm pleased I met them at 7pm, and not later in the evening.

Draw up a stool

Keeping the theme of pubs, today I'm taking you to one where most of the fun is to be had outside. Well, maybe not most, but the pub signs here have been drawn by Fleet Street cartoonists over the years, and there are quite a few of them on the walls. In addition the Cartoonists Club of Great Britain meets here - as you might expect, their website is more fun than most.

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Not New Orleans

This architectural gem from teh turn of the 19th Century is in stark contrast to the modern monstrosities that flank both sides of Tottenham Court. If you haven't noticed it before, do take the time to have a look next time you're passing. Go on - you know you want to hear it - click here. What, more? OK.

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