The Albion Vault's beer terrace...

...or is it a beer patio?

This has been furnished in an eclectic style and garnished with tasteful bunting that predates both the parade of the Olympic Torch and the Jubilee.  Local rumours suggest that Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen may have been directly involved in its design and decoration although there are a few who doubt this.

For some strange reason it appears to have been omitted from the recent Sunday Times Top 100 places for outdoor drinking.  An appeal has been lodged.

Thoughts of Homer J Simpson:  "Here's to alcohol, the cause of - and solution to - all life's problems."