Cask and Glass, 39-41 Palace Street, Westminster SW1 5HN Mixed feelings about telling people about this superb pub nicknamed “The Queen’s Local”. Why? Because it is only yards from the back door of Buckingham Palace. It is said to be the smallest pub in central...London and it was really busy when I last visited. Alerting people to it could increase its popularity and brass off Her Majesty. One regular said it was a gem only known to those who work or live in the area. He described it as an oasis of calm. However, for the greater good you should pop in for a pint to this cosy, quaint Shepherd Neame pub tucked away in a back street near Victoria. I’ve been going here on and off for around a decade because it is a haven for good beer and chat. Continuity is important and it is the same landlord. Doesn’t say much and doesn’t smile, but the beer is good with brews from Britain’s oldest brewer on tap. They also serve snacks – it’s not Cordon Bleu cooking but instead a mouth-watering cheese and ham toastie - and there are allergy signs in the pub, but it is the beer people go for. It’s comfortable in the Cask and Glass, if you can get a seat, and there are some atmospheric pictures of nearby Victoria station and the brewing trade on the walls. If it is busy inside, there is always space outside on the street, a popular place for those with a strong constitution in February. Oh, and this may be busy Victoria but the prices are not sky high, another attraction. The Cask and Glass might be small, but it has a mighty reputation among those in the know.More

A very small pub but with a good range of drinks. Seating and tables even if your's not eating wich is a joy in that part of London. The food is very limited but if you like sandwiches with your beer it's fine.

A lovely little one bar pub ,with a good range of real ales.The bar-maid needs to go on a charm course and learn how a smile .However even her cold indifference did not detract from the pleasure of a good pint in charming surroundings.

Went for a quick beer after work but here's the rub..the staff want to serve you beer and make money but you can't stand there , or there or there...you can't have beer in a glass and you must stand behind a fictitious line to...allow non existent pedestrians to pass. Serve less beer or change your policy and for eff sake bar staff....smile...esp. old misery guts and his chief enforcer of the line "rule"More

Visited with friends to have a relaxing few beers in the late afternoon. Another small group also arrived at the same time and the staff seemed to take exception about the sudden rush of orders. Service was painfully slow and it was not helped by...the complete lack of customer service (the landlord turning round to read his newspaper and ignoring orders). There are better pubs in the area with friendlier staff - one to miss.More

This tiny little pub is great in the summer when you can stand outside (it’s a struggle in winter as it’s so tiny). Lovely atmosphere. Only problem with it is the staff, particularly the little man I presume is the owner. Never met someone so...rude! It’s near to where I work and I would go here a lot more if it wasn’t for him! Great for an after work drink but don’t expect any special treatment (not even a please or a thank you!)More

The Cask & Glass is one of those timeless pubs, an institution. Well kept and a popular venue so get there early if you want to be inside and the weather if inclement. It has a select and well kept range of beers.