It's a shame you don't like twanging banjos, as the Blythe Hill Tavern is a great place on a Thursday if you like a bit of impromptu music (see http://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi...C_SE23_1JB) from men drinking real ale or more likely Guinness.

hop you like the Chandos and get the chance to explore some of the other local pubs. Not far from the Chandos is the General Napier, which is actually a very pleasant pub if you can find it! It is a small old style back street pub, but incredibly well looked after and too small to accommodate little people.