Cock 'n Bull Pub
2947 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA
Ashland Avenue
310-399-9696

Cash only. The décor is more rec room than an American's fantasy of British pub and though the barman's friendly, everyone seems to be regulars, even perhaps the pink-cheeked teens picking up to-go orders for the folks at the home. The food's home-style, a bit uneven, but satisfying. Chicken curry has chunks of white meat and a medium spicy sauce on long grain rice; house-made pies are soggy but great house-made chips. Rhubarb crisp is good but unless you're ready for it, request it without the too-authentic bird custard. Soccer on Fox sports, modest selection of Guinness and English beers.

Hours: Daily, 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.