Harvey’s beers are, in my opinion, amongst the finest beers brewed in this country. Harvey’s brewery has two pubs in London; and the Royal Oak in Tabard Street near London Bridge is one of them.  I have visited this pub on several occasions during the last twenty years.  It has hardly changed in this time and maintains the Victorian style that its earlier renovation captured so superbly well.  No SKY Sports or loud music here- a great haven for those, like me, who have no interest in football when a major soccer competition is running.

Despite being near London Bridge I have always managed to find a seat on a Friday night. The Harvey’s beer selection is good and includes seasonal ales as well as the regular beers.

I visited last Friday evening with some work chums and was very impressed with the Sussex Pale Ale.  It actually trumped the Best Bitter which is my normal favourite here.  A tradition with the group I visit this pub with is to have salt beef sandwiches with a gherkin. This night was no exception.  The salt beef sandwiches are fantastic and provide sufficient bulk for an evening as well as being made with tasty tender beef and delicious crusty white bread.

To find the Royal Oak visit this website.  It is really worth a visit.  http://www.harveys.org.uk/pubs-tenancies/find-our-beer/the-royal-oak-london