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OH MY GOD! Why on earth have they brought back that woman! What's her name Terry, or Tina? I am not going in there anymore. The place had got so much better, nice relaxed atmosphere a great new manager and last night whilst enjoying a quiet drink in the bar I notice that woman working again. Stay clear!
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god almighty this place is a hell hole. complete dickish customers
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This pub was run a a woman called Pam for many years whose husband Freddie was in an asylum. You used to get the local pensioner hardman Michael Ismail in. He was a failed bankrobber and you may have heard of him from the press. Others that used to get in with him thought they were the bees-knees but between them they were a sorry lot. It put people off going in and the landlady was too scared to sling them out. They were allowed to drink twenty-four-seven and really put people off coming in. They all had serious cocaine problems and would make no secret of taking it. Its no wonder she lost the pub. However, its no wonder she got out as it was hardly making any money and what it was making was taken by the staff. Its another case of a large good East End boozer gone to the dogs - why should it change now with even less customers?
anonymous - 1 Aug 2007 00:02 |
Paid my first visit here in almost a year and was amazed at how badly it has gone downhill.
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Nice breath of fresh air into the area once it re-opened but I avoid it now.. far far far too expensive. Ridiculous. There are more accessible pubs in the area which have more of an atmosphere.
Haven't tried the food - completely put off by the prices!
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Paid my first visit here in almost a year and was amazed at how badly it has gone downhill. At 7pm yesterday, there was no ale (real or otherwise), no Guinness and no cider on. (Kroney was the only draught available!!!)The reason all the ales were off is that none of the staff knew how to change the barrel!!
The pub itself was filthy. Each table piled high with filthy ash trays and remnants of food.
Very hard to believe this place won Evening Standard Pub of The Year- I can't remember ever being in a dirtier pub.
A shambles- null points. (I'd stick to the Coborn up the road if in the neighbourhood).
anonymous - 13 Nov 2006 16:14 |
My attempt to dine here with my girlfriend one Sunday afternoon has convinced me the waiting/kitchen staff are the not-very-cunningly disguised remnants of a lost SS unit from World War II. My advice to anyone who cares would be to walk the extra 100yds up the road to the Coborn Arms where a request for a menu doesn't come with a scowl, an impatient tutting storm, or a pram-busting hissy-fit.
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Been in once for dinner, I enjoyed my steak but my mum wasn't overly impressed by her meal and the service was very slow. We waited about 5minutes for drinks and the first pint had gone before the food arrived...
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This pub has the most georgous desserts i have ever tasted mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Now Now children, If you was to scan through several pages relating to pubs in the east end,you will come across quite a few of my postings,you may also notice that i am anti-food in pubs orientated,primarily due to the stink that food produces.
The main reason that the majority of gastro-pubs exist,is the fact that landlords cannot live solely on the sale of wet products alone,not purely to satisfy the new breed of pub goers like yourselves,but simply to survive in a trade that is slowly declining, i'm sure that if they could get back the old east end drinker in there pubs, you'd be out on your ass.
Before someone posts the old chestnut about villains in the east end contributing to the rise in popularity
of the pub trade around london- Be warned, that canary wharf as probably more crooks per square inch,than anywhere else in england.
Go to a nice cafe or restaurant, fill your face,then go to a nice pub and have a nice glass of what ever it is you people drink,get a cab home,and talk about it at the office for the next four days or so. Luvely jublly.
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Comfortable, friendly, busy gastro pub. Two real ales. I liked it.
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Mixed feelings about this place. Whilst I admire the intentions, I am not sure the excution cuts the mustard.
Clientele are cool.... manageress could do with a lesson or two in basic manners though (you are behind a bar dearie, not running the UN).
All-in-all, welcome addition to sparse local scene.
anonymous - 23 Jan 2006 14:23 |
This pub recently won Evening Standard pub of the year, so it's a good place to go if you want to socialise with Evening Standard readers... which I don't.
anonymous - 18 Jan 2006 13:54 |
oh yeah i forgot to mention, if you like talking about your Audi TT and your winter ski break you will meet some fine company in here.
tombs - 13 Dec 2005 15:33 |
the food looks good and is fancy. but for the price it has been bland each time ive eaten there.
tombs - 13 Dec 2005 15:31 |
Lovely pint of Timothy Taylor. I've always found the staff friendly enough, maybe I've just been lucky. Only eaten here once - a Sunday roast a couple of months back, relatively expensive but a huge portion and it was absolutely delicious.
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Been a regular since moving in to the area 3 months ago and at first I was a little bemused with the Morgan Arms, seemed a little expensive for the area and thought the prices were hiked up because of the 'pub of the year Award' but after several visits I can see clearly the charm & attraction of the Morgan. It never fails to amaze with high end restaurant standards delivered in your local pub with a relaxed & non-pretentious atmosphere. I understand why there is always a wait to dine here even Monday & Tuesday nights......always worth the wait, highly recommended
I now realise that it is only expensive if it's not worth it and dinner at the Morgan is always worth it.
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My partner and I visited on a Tuesday to dine but we left without eating because of the poor service, rude waitress and even ruder chef.
The waitress was unable to accommodate our simple request to order our starters and then return a few minutes later to order our main course. "Order them together or not at all," she told us. When we pushed the waitress she asked the chef, who responded clearly "tell them to f**k off" (the kitchen is within earshot of the dining area). The waitress found this amusing when she returned to the table.
This isn't the first time we've encountered rudeness from the staff at The Morgan Arms.
For what they charge I'd expect far better service. We won't be returning. I'd advise against going.
We did ask to see the manager but she didn't bother to come to the table, so we left.
anonymous - 28 Oct 2005 11:45 |
Good music - great place for a boogie
Wheelchair access could be improved
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was not impressed at all food was not all that beer was westend prices went to talk to the manager with regards the prices and basically was told if you dont like them then leave.great customer/staff relations
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Friendly neighbourhood boozer good for relaxing? Definitely not. Upmarket gastropub, with innovative, fresh food, above-average wine list (for a pub), and prices to match? That's it. Bit unusual in Mile End, though perhaps not such a surprise when you consider it's situated on the nicely laid out historic Tredegar Estate. (Lots of well-built, nicely-proportioned 1830's houses - mostly now flats - situated within an easy 15 minute commute to the City. Gentrification- know what I mean?). Clientele, and spending power, to match. Usual yuppie pub good bitters (Tim Taylor Landlord & Adnams), plus Hoegaarden. . . . , blah blah (you've heard it all before). Nice wine list, from a variety of stockists, clearly chosen by someone in-the-know. Much better than your dull, average tied-pub list. (A quick tip from a trade insider : if you're canny enough, you can source almost all of these for your own home consumption, at a fraction of the price, from various of your local quality High St wine retailers : happy hunting!)
We liked :
-Better-than-average pub wine list.
-Food. Good attention-to-detail & freshness. Veggie option was impressive too.
-Limited but-well-chosen selection of draught beers (& cider)
-An oasis in Mile End
We disliked :
-Prices : Ouch! Can't afford to do that too often!
-Only one veggie dish on main menu (though it was damn good!)
-Overly loud music in bar area.
-Lottery as to whether we would get a table / actually get food. It's the way the work. Just be aware.
-Long-ish wait for food (OK, so it's fresh - you can watch them making it. But just bear in mind it's no fast-food joint!)
-Not really suitable for large groups - especially if you're mixed & some are eating & some aren't)
-My £5.80 glass of wine was definitely corked. OK OK, so I should have complained. But I'm English, and amongst non-wine drinkers & didn't want to look like an arrogant knob-head. Also, felt I might have ruined my palate by eating choc bar on journey. But no, rushed home & opened a cheaper, inferior plonk to compare. The pub wine was definitely faulty. Spoilt my evening a bit. At these prices staff should be trained to spot a faulty wine (they'll thank you for it & so will your punters!).
-If you're a fairly down-to-earth kind of person, the upwardly-mobile, trendy City types might put your nose out of joint, and vice-versa!
-Paying extra for vegetables/side dishes, on top of an already hefty bill.
- A note for the unwary re food : expect to pay restaurant, not pub prices. (OK so quality differs proportionately too)
Conclusion : Still blowing hot & cold on this one. Just be aware of what you're getting into, especially in terms of spend. It won't be cheap.
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Been a few times recently, its an oasis in mile end, very friendly service, good selection of drinks: Aspals cider, Timothy Taylor, food quite pricey but good, made to feel at home whether drinking or eating or both.
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My wife and I on a visit to London went for a meal with her brother and his partner who live locally and who had eaten there a number of times before. The food was excellent, not cheap but no more than we would have expected for London, the atmosphere convivial and the service pleasant. However the evening was ruined at the end by a row caused by the management's quite unnecessary refusal to allow my wife and I to pay with Northern Irish (sterling) notes. (This was before the Northern Bank robbery!) No good reason was given, it was just policy. The manager could easily have shown some flexibilty and common sense but did not. We would not go back and I doubt whether my brother-in-law and his partner will either.
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food over priced - looks nice but very bland, teh food that is.
populated by a lot of nobend chunky young succesful blokes talking about their Audi TT's.
tombs - 16 Mar 2005 15:29 |
great atmosphere, friendly bar staff, fantastic (if on the pricy side) food...not cheap but worth it!
Emily - 21 Oct 2004 12:31 |
Been in this pub once just a short while ago when it was busy (usually always busy), not cheap, but the food is nice and a good selection of beer. Knew this pub before the makeover, and while I had braved it before, tried to avoid it due to all the fights that seemed to occur. However, if your not an obvious student or in a suit, the atmosphere / cliental does seem to look down on you. Would like to give this pub a higher rating, but it does seem - even if unattentional that they would rather prefer the high earning city worker who has moved into the area, rather than a hardworking local.
TommyN - 18 Oct 2004 10:52 |
I have been to this pub a few times now and have been disappointed on several times by the slow and discourteous service. The food is OK but over priced for what it is. Not recommended.
James - 8 Jun 2004 16:28 |
The food in this pub is of a very high standard and the bar service could not be faulted. Having lived in Mile End and knew this pub in its earlier identity, am glad that the old regulars do not come here anymore since the pub is too small for fighting ( regular event before). Nice selection of beers and spirits.
eiffel - 20 Apr 2004 15:20 |
warm, not too dark, stylish gastropub with great food. Dont expect to pay anything under £10 for a meal though. Staff are very friendly, definately a good place to meet up with your friends for a few before heading out somewhere.
kris - 12 Mar 2004 17:49 |
Well I am not sure about this place. Admittedly it is a nice pub and they do have Bitburger on draft. Also the bar maids (one is particlular) are the amongst the fittest in old London town. However, they seem rather too proud of the fact that they have got rid of the old locals that frequented it before its make-over and frankly that makes me slightly angry.
Dickboy - 27 Feb 2004 12:36 |
Very impressed by this pub since first going a couple of months ago. Excellent food atmosphere!
kingsley gratrick - 18 Sep 2003 12:28 |
New Gastropub opened in July.
Real ales Directors, Timothy Taylor Landlord and Adnams.
Good food all home cooked and homemade. Friendly bar staff and beer garden. comfy furniture and nice atmosphere with real fire in the winter.,
Nicola Ogborn - 9 Aug 2003 13:05 |
