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An unpretentious pub just off Oxford Street, near the large Royal Mail sorting office.

It may not have seen some of the overhauls that other drinking establishments in the area have seen, but in many ways the Wheatsheaf is all the better for it. It's still a friendly local pub, carpeted, with banquette seating and plenty of tables in a darkened, recessed interior. It gets busy after work on weekdays, in common with everywhere in the West End, but it never seems too crowded or rowdy.

There are three handpulls for ale, offering Ringwood Best (£3/pint), London Pride and Young's ordinary on a November 2009 visit. There are also draught lagers and cider. They seem to do very basic pub food at lunchtimes, but Ewan didn't check if this was available in the evenings either.

Smokers can use the alleyway just to the side of the pub (there's a side door).

See also:

• Fancyapint review
• Pubs Galore comments
• Beer In The Evening comments