There was a thread like this a few years ago on another well known bulletin board. It was so good that you learnt more about London in those few pages than any guide book would tell you
dodgy pubs ? I always find it amusing that pubs take years to throw off their bad image after a couple of dodgy incidents. The populace moves with it's feet and never returns. Our local the 'Hobgoblin' (old George Canning) Brixton remains 'edgy' forever seemingly, it's big beer terrace allowing everyone to get along whatever, great on a summer afternoon.