The Toucan

This place is as authentic as it gets. Easily the best Guinness I’ve had in London, and one of the best pints of beer I’ve had in my life. The pub is very tiny, and is lined with hundreds of Guinness posters and Irish decorations. They have the standard Guinness branded pint glasses, but for the first time that I’ve seen they even had the similar Guinness branded half-​pint glasses.
The sign caught my eye when I walked past, it read «Great Guinness, Good Food,» capturing a funny attitude that their beer is incredible but the food is just decent.
It is busy even on weeknights, but the attentive bar staff was friendly and fast. They were also laid back and took frequent smoke breaks leaving a casually unmanned bar.
They accepted card with no minimum, and a pint of Guinness was £4.80. That’s a bit more than the average pint here, but once you try it you’ll understand the difference is absolutely worth it, plus it is still 25% cheaper than an average Guinness back home in NYC (which comparatively tastes terrible)!

Decided to stop by here with my guy as we strolled along the road. We didn’t interact much with the patrons or bartenders. An order was placed for two Guinness beers.
There’s a lovely display of parrots on the ceiling. If you’re too busy looking out the door or somewhere else. you might miss the display.

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I was there in Feb of 1995 with Kenny Costello, JoAnne, her sister, and a rowdy bunch of friends. Kevin was tending bar. Kenny and I were the Americans. In the pic, I’m on the right and Kenny is the laughing man just to the lower left. I think we fit in well. Best pints, not just in London, but in most everywhere. Kenny has passed on, but I’m still here to Unilocal about that 20-​year old night of fun.
Stay toasty,
PK, NYC, USA

Super petit pub (vraiment petit) qui propose surtout de la guiness mais quelques bières blondes. A boîte évidemment en grignotant des apéritifs locaux «pork crackings» (mieux vaut goûter avant de savoir ce que c’est ! La salle du bas est aussi petite que conviviale. A tester si vous passez dans cette partie de Londres!

one of the best pub of london.

Despite being super busy all time, this place always brings a smile to my face. The crowds spilling out onto the streets only adds to the vibe and of course one of the best pints of Guiness you can get in soho.