The Hanover Arms — Restaurant in London

There is not a friendlier, more accommodating or efficient pub in this part of London. The staff are brilliant and there is rarely even a short wait at the bar (even when the cricket is on) because there are always enough people behind it and they know what they are doing. The beer is well kept and I have never had a bad pint served to me. It's not a pretentious pub - it's a large single room, with no gaming machines, they show sports and are happy to change channels if there is more interest in something on another side. There is one caveat to this. On weekends the pub is used extensively by sports teams coming from Kennington Park. Several hockey, touch rugby and softball clubs all have their post match drinks in the Hanover and while friendly, they can make quite a...

It's a very simple and functional pub, but staff are always friendly and they've got a very good selection on tap (never had a spoilt pint there - unlike some others places nearby who charge more too!) and you usually can find a table. Music isn't loud if you're just looking to chat to mates, but they play all the big games when they're on. We're big fans of the Hanover.

(Oh and have I mentioned that the bathrooms are kept amazingly clean? Because the bathrooms are...

Pleasantly surprised with this place. It's used as home base for London Wayfarers hockey club so it can get busy on Saturday afternoons. They have a hidden (quite litterally) gem of a beer garden out back. Don't be fooled by the Hogwartesque passage way to get there. The food is your typical pub grub and their beer jugs are reasonably priced for a central london pub. The guys behind the bar are quick and friendly, what more could you ask when...