Leather Bottle

Out of the way, way down south in Earlsfied, the Leather Bottle is a gem not often visited by people not from the area. However, those coming from further afield won't be disappointed. The 18th century building is still in amazingly good nick replete with iron hoops outside to tether your horse. The Leather Bottle was once a village pub for the hamlet of Garrat, before it was swallowed up by London's middle-aged spread. Now its a beacon of that rural past in swathes of surburbia. Inside the low-ceilings, stuffed animals and fireplaces add to the rustic charm. Naturally, in the summertime everyone with an ounce of sense will be heading outdoors and here the Leather Boot is equally well endowed. The spacius beer garden is equipped with a barbeque which rarely stops grillling tasty burgers and sausages, as well as a handy outside bar so you don't have to miss a minute of sunshine. Order a jug of Pimms and lemonade, sit back and enjoy.