London’s Oldest Pubs, Ranked By Dubious Historical Claims
"Ye Olde Factor: This quintessential journalist haunt is home to one of—if not, the most—gloriously hideous carpet in the world. We also like to think of this Soho classic as the birthplace of the Great British Working Lunch (a casual bar lean, minimal chat relating to your job title, alcohol units in the high thousands). Alleged Notable Regulars: Private Eye legend Jeffrey Bernard and a politician so sozzled he accidentally admitted that he got his mistress pregnant." - jake missing, heidi lauth beasley, sinead cranna
