The Toucan

3/1/15

I was there in Feb of 1995 with Kenny Costello, JoAnne, her sister, and a rowdy bunch of friends. Kevin was tending bar. Kenny and I were the Americans. In the pic, I'm on the right and Kenny is the laughing man just to the lower left. I think we fit in well. Best pints, not just in London, but in most everywhere. Kenny has passed on, but I'm still here to yelp about that 20-year old... more

This place is as authentic as it gets. Easily the best Guinness I've had in London, and one of the best pints of beer I've had in my life. The pub is very tiny, and is lined with hundreds of Guinness posters and Irish decorations. They have the standard Guinness branded pint glasses, but for the first time that I've seen they even had the similar Guinness branded half-pint glasses.

The sign... more

The Guinness Bar. Irish vibe pub with Guinness classic, extra cold and the new 13 all on drafts at decent prices. Feels a bit overrun and all but still friendly and good place for a quick beer in the area. This place as a good vibe and i sometimes bring friends there to get a drink. I like also that it is close to lots of other good places and busy streets. For beer go for the Project 13, it... more

This is exactly what I was looking for - a place to grab a great pint and was wowed by the bonus of an amazing bowl of Irish stew. This will be my local when in London. more

Decided to stop by here with my guy as we strolled along the road. We didn't interact much with the patrons or bartenders. An order was placed for two Guinness beers.

There's a lovely display of parrots on the ceiling. If you're too busy looking out the door or somewhere else.. you might miss the display. more