Ye Olde King's Head * * * * * / + + + + $$

Who? Andrew and Themo
Where? Santa Monica
How much? $25
Zagat: * * *, $22

Themo's Take: This place what better than I expected. It has true British cuisine, very weird stuff but good nevertheless. The environment is very european also, and lots of british go there too as it is a trusted place. On top of that it is located next to the Santa Monica promenade, and the price you pay (~$25) is worth for what you get.

Andrew's Take: I agree. The walls are littered with beer placards and other English paraphernalia. The "weird" stuff to which Themo is referring: Scotch Eggs (eggs covered in what can only be described as meatloaf), kidneys - as in Steak and Kidney pie (a standard) and braised lamb shank (tonnes of stewed lamb meat falling off a rather large bone). All very, very tasty. And, chips=fried potatowedges! The best part? My favourite beers: a pint of Boddy's, Murphy's Ale, and Newcastle Brown. Great restaurant - almost feels like home, my birth-home that is. Awesome neighbourhood to spend a night in. Thumbs up.

Ye Rustic Inn + +

It looks ever so scary from the outside. If you ever happen to pull into this plaza, you probably wouldn't go into this place! The inside is dark and... well dark. Unfortunately, they also have a jukebox that plays too loudly. The food is decent pub grub and it comes in very huge portions for very cheap. Domestic pitchers are cheap too. Basically it's like Clark Hall (Queen's University). But the college crowd definitely does not hang out here!

Who? Adam, Wan, Steve, Andrew, Ben and Anna