June 4th, 2006
Elephant and Castle
Posted by
The Home Bartender in
Bars
This ersatz English pub is odd at best. It’s ye-olde-England meets fern bar, a feeling not helped by the unwatched Arsenal matches on the TV or the deceptively cavernous dimensions of the place. On top of it all is the stranded feeling of the Financial District location, which thins out the crowd after the post-work drink hour and means that Elephant and Castle close shockingly early (midnight).
But there is one overriding reason to check out this place. It’s the only place I know in town that has Fuller’s on tap. A nice, full-flavored bitter ale, Fullers made a logical libation for the rainy weekend. Besides, it’s a great accompaniment to the deep-friend soft pretzels the bar serves.
