Nags Head

This pub of considerable charm and character appears to be a genuine early Victorian beer house, but it has been considerably altered. The upper bar is the combination of a tiny public bar and smoke room. It has two fireplaces and the lowest counter in London if not in the country. Mounted on the counter is a marvellous pewter beer engine with pink ceramic handpulls. The walls are crammed with pictures and a collection of memorabilia includes a ‘What the butler saw’ machine and two early fruit machines. Stairs lead to a minute upstairs drinking area and there is a small panelled lounge bar downstairs with a fireplace and stone flags. House rules include that coats must be hung on hooks and no use of mobile phones. There are real ales and meals.