The Rugby Tavern, 19 Great James St

Funny how so few pubs are named over anything to do with football. At least I thought so for a bit, as I sat in this delightful boozer watching solicitors natter over saucy cases. We have Cricketers Arms, Rugby Taverns (this one with a enormous picture of a rugby ball on its sign, in case we didn't get the connection) and Faltering Fullbacks, but no Midfielder's Metatarsal, Boot and Eyebrow or Striker's Bottom. Then I wondered who would go into a pub named after a football connection. Certainly the nattering solicitors would not be seen in the Howling Hooligan or the Tedious Back Pass, so maybe it's better the way things are. I overcame my deep prejudice against rugby to enter this place, and was impressed with the calm, relaxed atmosphere, relatively smoke free, TV and games machines purring away in the background. Usual red comfy decor etc. In the summer, a large spray of tables cover the extensive forecourt, and these are actually enjoyable to sit at, there being little in the way of traffic down Great James Street. It does food, and a range of decent bitters as well as the usual additives in a glass that pass for corporate lager. Not open Sundays.

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