The Wheatsheaf, 6 Stoney Street

The Wheatsheaf, 6 Stoney Street, SE1 9AA

A throwback to the 1970s pub experience, photogenically squatting (in a gangster flick kinda way) at the bottom of a blackened brick building at the edge of Borough Market. The walls are decked in fake wooden strips and a profusion of brown surfaces lead to a feeling of hairiness and a need to grow sideburns. Nicely laid back – if smoky – atmosphere, cheerful bar staff and various Young’s beers etc. makes a good alternative to the always-rammed Market Porter.

Reviewed by Fred Flange, Mar 2007

Telephone: 020 7407 7242

Nearby pubs: The Market Porter, 9 Stoney Street, Borough Market (0 metres), The George Inn, 77 Borough High Street (110 metres), The Old King's Head, Kings Head Yard, 45-49 Borough High St (120 metres), St Christopher's Inn, 121 Borough High Street (170 metres), The Globe, 8 Bedale St, Borough Market (70 metres), The Southwark Tavern, 22 Southwark St, London Bridge (100 metres)

Nearest station: London Bridge, Zone 1 (350 metres)