The Victoria Family & Commercial Hotel

After yesterday's low point, I needed a real treat to pick me up, so it was with some trepidation that I headed for the Victoria Family & Commercial Hotel on Great George Street. To be honest, i've never been overly sure whether it was a hotel, pub or restaurant, so I was pleasantly surprised to find a warm and welcoming pub behind the old exterior.

The inside of the pub itself is huge - 3 separate drinking areas, and a massive seating area for diners. The decor is very outdated now, and there's certainly a level of disrepair inside the main bar - one family complained that there were snails under the table, whilst the carpet was worn away to a thread where I was sitting. Despite all this, my experience was totally positive - I took advantage of their lunchtime offer of a meal and a pint of Nicholsons Pale Ale for £7 - the food was well cooked and tasty, with a decent selection available. Good range of beers too, although the barman was confused over the different offers.

Very positive indeed - i'd certainly return here in the future.