Faced with a visit from my mum, flying in from East Scotland, I wanted to find a bar/foody place near to Victoria, that wasn't a dive.
I found the Queen's Arms to be exactly what was needed. Very friendly and helpful staff. Food was just quick and tasty, and priced about right – awesome spicy prawn dish ( although make sure you order the burger well done to overdone, or it will come a too bit pink for most tastes ). Other bars take note, and get your heads out of your backsides. You don't go to the pub to fanny about! Order – eat – carry on drinking. The beers and ales were all fine, and service was prompt and attentive.
The atmosphere was good, despite it being a quiet evening in there by their standards. The music stayed at a volume where conversation was never challenged, but the background was lively. Comfy tables and chairs, and clean toilets rounded it all off.
At the end of the day, we'd come back here if in the area. And that's more than can be said for all the other places we've dropped into around Victoria. This was a really pleasant surprise. Cheers.