The Trader (Bar)

Surprisingly pleasant inside, despite its grotty exterior, Trader’s is a large pub, running from Monday to Friday only and mainly entertaining the locals and office workers in the Old Street area.

Not a place for a night out by any means as there is a lack of music (even a jukebox), though its not bad if you want to watch the sport, as there is plenty of room and a good range of beers.

Cocktails are on offer also but then again, nothing you’d wanna rave on about. They have a pub grub menu with the usual kind of dishes. Burgers with the trimmings comes to £3.45.

An advantage is it’s location, as it is surrounded by shops and fast food outlets (for the peckish among you). And it is only about 15-20mins walk from some of the more upmarket places in Clerkenwell or Farringdon.

But all in all, nothing to write home about.