Indeed.
Had friends down from the North at the weekend. Managed to take them to six Highgate pubs, including The Spaniards. Prince of Wales was rocking on Saturday night - Steve Diggle from the Buzzcocks is a regular, by the look of it. He must have sold more records than I thought.
Our guests weren't so impressed with the £20 roasts in the Red Lion and Sun the next day. Especially the £8 service for slapping down a couple of plates. Table service indeed. Hmmph.
A good food place in t'Lakes seems about the same as in Surrey; I'm actually out of touch with London prices. Beer a bit cheaper but not miles. A good ale in the Drunken Duck was just over 4 quid, I think. Lager slightly more.
Which is pretty much what my local in Surrey charges.
https://www.oldstamphouse.com/
Last time I was oop I ate here - very good but prices were what I would expect to pay in Surrey