THE ALONG THE THAMES PUB WALK
David H - Lubbock, TX
September 2011
I had a great time on this walk and recommend it to all who have a thirst for pub life. First, some advice. The walk was about 3 hours, so plan accordingly. We hit 4 pubs with about 20 min at the first 3 to try the special ales. Katy released us at the 4th. The pubs were packed with the Friday business crowd, so it made it tight for tasting my pint. Don't be late out of a pub. I was just a minute late out of the first and had to wander a bit to find the group. I kept a close eye on Katy after that. Katy did a great job mixing history, humor, and keeping an eye out for her lost sheep (Thanks Katy). I also met some wonderful people on the walk. Cheers!
Ray - The Hague - The Netherlands
August 2009
"Your ears are not deceiving you, for I am an American" was David's way to draw the attention of the walkers. Not that it was very hard for him to do anyway, because he speaks in a delightful manner. After having done quite a few London Walks in the past few years I was up for a "fresh" one during my short stay. It was a freezing cold night in October, but one I'll never forget. Not only because of the richness of the walk itself (drinking Thames water doesn't kill you!, eating Bangers 'n Bap, seeing part of the set of " Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and getting to undiscovered parts of London), but on this very night I've met my fiancee! In a few months we'll get married, but before that we'll both be back to celebrate we've met by doing the Along the Thames Pub Walk again :) Can't wait to be back. Thanks so much!
Mikael - Salt Lake City, UT
July 2009
This walk is one of my favorites that I went on, largely because of our guide– David. I believe he is one of the creators of the London Walks and rightly so, he really knows England! And the funny thing is: he’s American! But he’s lived in England for many many years… I seriously loved learned so much from him, and he made it interesting! His enthusiasm and positivity is really contagious. He was also very good at making everyone feel included. Fun to weave through the backstreets on the other side of the Thames and learn about their history. Seeing the Globe was a highlight for me as well. Very different pubs– I’m amazed at the variety of them that I’ve seen now! The Founders Arms was one of my favorites because it was right next to the Thames and you could walk along the shore if you wanted. Not only did I learn a butt load about England, I learned a lot about David (I have a tendency to try and stand by the guides as much as I can). I’d be happy to go on any walk with him as the guide (not to impugn other guides... they are good too!) . He also gave us some really good recommendations for restaurants in the area– happy to say I enjoyed the one he recommended most highly (Taz). All in all, it was a really great time! Met a few cool girls to hang out with for the night as well. I can't recommend this walk highly enough!
Emma - Indianapolis
March 2008
We did the Friday walk with David and had a splendid time, even though it was January. He was very knowledgeable and a good speaker with a sense of humor. Our favorite part was when David showed us the pieces of history that float up from the tidal Thames; he found several centuries-old bits of red roof tiles circa the Great Fire of London and I have one hanging on my wall - a very prized possession! Highly recommended and I plan to take several more London Walks when I return this fall.
Tom Schlak - Geneva, IL, USA
August 2007
Of the many London Walks walks I've taken, this is my favorite. David makes the city come alive, and is quite entertaining, especially after I've had a few beers! :-) Done this walk 3 times, HIGHLY recommended!
Sam Williams - Wrexham
April 2007
I would recommend this walk to anyone, whether they are visiting London for a breakaway, live there and want to see another side to the city or just want to try something different.

Our guide, David made sure there was a little part of the walk that included everyone, whatever part of the world they came from - and that made it very special. He even included a bit about Wales.

We had the opportunity to visit three very different pubs and taste some very tasty local bitters, while taking in a lot (and I mean a lot - David's knowledge was quite fantastic) of historical facts.

It was great fun and a brilliant way to spend a Friday evening.

One word of advice - wear comfy shoes! If you plan on going out afterwards - don't wear heels ladies, there are quite a few cobbled areas on this walk. But it's well worth it.

Thanks David!
Guus Cremers - Zwolle, The Netherlands
June 2007
Hi,

I went on this walk in August 2006.
It was my fifth walk, the other four walks i also made with the orignal london walks.
I have enjoyed being on this walk. I don't know the name of the Guide i think it was David. He is an American who lives in London.
It was fantastic yourney through time.It was nice to hear him speak.
The beer was also very good. We spent some time at the founders arms. It was a bit crowdy their but enjoyed very much.
Go and see it for yourself you won't be disapointed.

Greetings
Guus
Joel - New York, USA
July 2007
A fantastic walk! I did it in November 1987 on a Saturday night and I found Southwark even more atmospheric then Whitechapel (in its Dickensian/Victorian atmosphere). I recall how creepy it felt going down Clink Street as well as seeing the actual sight where the Globe originally stood. When the tour was finished I walked across London Bridge with a few other tour members and I recall feeling how lucky I was to be in London.