London, Bermondsey. Built in the 1880s for workers at the adjacent Bricklayer's Arms train depot. A little gem hidden away in south Bermondsey - 15 minutes from the nearest tube station or bus stop. The exterior is brick with glazed brick trim and is adorned by old signage from Truman Brewing. The corner pub has two twin doors that open to a beautiful dark wood horseshoe shaped bar (trimmed with the traditional black and white checkered tiling) surrounded by comfy padded couches next to the walls. But the best thing about the Victoria is the landlord Pat McKenna who has worked here since 1982. He greeted me at the door, chatted me up at the bar, and came over to my table a couple of times to check on me as I enjoyed my St. Austell Tribute Cornish Pale Ale. Quite a character, and one of the many reasons I enjoy British pubs so much.