I actually didn't drink too much in that area... I won't be very useful.
The Marlborough Arms had more beers than most but was busy.
Otherwise, my best luck was around St. James's and allys around Picadilly Circus. I don't really remember the names though...:barrel:
The Bishop's Finger is a name that I remember, I was looking for good Spitfire outside of Parliament; it's pretty close to Farringdon and was pretty good.