Ordnance Arms, St John's Wood

More a food-oriented pub now with an offering including locally-sourced pies, and although owned by Yorkshire brewery Sam Smith it's one of their outlets that does not have cask beer. A rumour that Old Brewery Bitter would be available on handpump has not yet translated to reality. Nice interior though, lighter and more modern than most SS outlets, and a pleasant garden around the outside of the building.

Patrons should note that there is a strict "no swearing" policy in Samuel Smith's establishments. Also by decision of the brewery owner, customers may not use mobile phones (except for payments), laptops or similar inside the pub; tablets and iPads are prohibited inside or outside. The brewery's policy is that its pubs are for social conversation person to person.