Maybe we were unlucky? Wanted a glass of wine and a spritzer (only one offered on drinks menu).

After pouring wine for the spritzer, barman said they had run out of soda. Ok, so I asked to substitute tonic water instead. After producing a bottle of Sprite and then a bottle of Hildon water, it was revealed they had no tonic! (do not stock??). We settled for a glass of Chilean Sauvignon and a glass of Rose. Both were not at all nice (the rose perhaps been in an opened bottle for some time?). Had made one visit previously which was ok, so hope this latest not an indication lowered standards... ! Michel Parfois-Sage.

This venue is fantastic. We were able to sit out in the courtyard with a lovely pinot grigio and enjoy some splendid music. We ordered some traditional pub grub which tasted okay but went down so much easier due to the lovely setting.


Some people may be put off by the Covent Garden location but if you can put up with the tourists The Crusting Pipe is a wonderful place to relax after work.