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On the contrary to the previous posting, I find the Ledger Building a far cry from a typical Wetherspoons. It is actually a Lloyds No 1 bar although it does have the more expansive range associated with Wetherspoons and the menus are also the normal Wetherspoons. The interior is hardly the usual plastic, pub by numbers that I normally associate with the chain. Having been disused for 20 years, the building underwent a major restoration and refurbished that has resulted in a tastefully modern bar that fortunately doesn’t take the gloss off the building's character or heritage although it may not be done out to everyone’s taste. The rather grand entrance is flanked by 4 large columns and this leads leads to a flag stoned corridor. Off to the right, the barn like main bar is long and cavernous with the ceiling held up by modern wooden frames and a long narrow skylight at the rear. There is plenty of seating although it can get packed towards the end of the week. On the other side of the corridor are 3 interconnected rooms of fairly equal size that offer something a bit more sedate away from the crowds although some of the colour schemes on the fairly bare walls are rather dull to say the least. These rooms can be individually or collectively sealed off and used for functions or private parties. The central room also has a small outdoor patio. The Ale selection is above average with 5 guest beers supplementing the 5 more standard ones. Prices are the highest ‘Spoons prices I have come across with guest beers at £2.50 but, not being part of the multi-million pound bonus brigade, this is still bargain territory to me compared to what is on offer in the rest of Docklands. The service can certainly be improved with the zombie like staff eminating an alsmost Beckhamesque personality. Twice I had to correct them when they started to pull the wrong pint and I’m not sure that dishing up a guest beer in a Pride glass would be a hit with the Cask Marque guys either. The toilets downstairs are worthy of exploration, even having a small lounge outside if you are the type who feels the need to linger around public conveniences. Overall, there is little in the way of bars or pubs in Docklands that appeal to me and I like the Ledger because it does have a different ambience and feel to the usual ‘Spoons and is probably the only place in Docklands I would feel comfortable having anything other than a quick pint.
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Fairly typical Spoons but without the shouty people. It does arrract the braying City Boys but is by far the best pub on West India Quay.
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Part of the JDW chain (Lloyds No. 1 I think?) and a welcome oasis in the middle of Docklands. 2 pints and change from a fiver, quite remarkable! Lovely building with great air conditioning, very welcome on a hot afternoon! Also had probably the grandest loo's I've ever come across, and spotless too! Also a large enclosed area for Al Fresco dining/drinking. Had a range of approx. 8 ales available. I had Greene King Sundance @ 4.1% Not usually a fan of GK but this new summer ale was pretty good. Usual JDW food menu and service was both friendly and quick. I'd agree with an earlier review that this is probably the best "spoons" I've come across.
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Lovely building and the décor is not typical “Spoon”. Nice seating area outside and as usual the cheapest pub in the area. Had 2 pints which were both adequate and service was good. Well worth a visit for a pleasant drink this summer.
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One of the best Wetherspoons, in great grade I-listed building on the quayside.
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Jagerbulls, its all about the jagerbulls. but yes this is a nice big pub, prices are good for the area, but its a lloyds/JDW so good prices are to be expected. nice outside area where i've spent numerous nights in the summer, and i work in south quay, so its a nice place to unwind after work, only 10 mins walk away.
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Excellent choice of real ales, comfortably one of the best pubs on the estate (faint praise I know). Staff are friendly. Full of financial and banking types?-odd that given several of the worlds largest banks have multi-storey offices here. Clientele are down-to earth, hardly the home ground of bonus kings.
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Excellent choice of real ales, comfortably on of the best pubs on the estate (faint praise I know). Staff are friendly. Full of financial and banking types?-odd that given several of the worlds largest banks have multi-storey offices here. Clientele are down-to earth, hardly the home ground of bonus kings.
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The suggestion that a Lloyds No. 1 bar generally, and this place in particular, would appeal to "fairly well off financial/banking types" is amusing.
anonymous - 22 Sep 2006 21:46 |
This is now a Lloyds No 1. Obviously this fits in better with the customer profile. You fairly well off financial/banking types. I used to like it but in the last few months has deteriorated somewhat. I don't like sitting in rooms that are remote from the bar. It needs a makeover.
not a lover of Lloyds I don't think I will visit again.
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Visited on 18 May 2006. Not usually a fan of Wetherspoons but this one is pretty good. Very good prices for well kept beers and good service.
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Despite being a Spoons this is one of your best bets in this rubbish locale. 6/10
anonymous - 2 Feb 2006 12:35 |
Absolutely brilliant place, great service, good food, nice prices & best of all good atmosphere(despite no music).
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This is easily the best place in Canary Wharf. I'm not a Wetherspoons fan, but the managers of this one are excellent. An effort is made to keep at least three guest beers on, the beer is kept well and service is good even when very busy (although I do wish there was a separate area for food orders). As there are effectively four separate seating areas, it doesn't feel oppressively packed even when it is! Prices have gone up recently but still represent excellent value when compared to the other rip-off joints in Canary Wharf.
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Good pub serving interesting beers at a reasonable price. bar staff friendly and efficient!
Food good too!
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Good place to start your night.
Can be a bit annoying as no music so all you here is a load of people all chatting at once which can be an annoying sound!
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Very good place to start your night!
There is no music so its best to go in a crowd, we always go from work on a Friday stay in there till about 10 then go on somewhere else!!!
Lauren - 17 Sep 2004 15:29 |
Good in summer, as people can spill out onto West India Quay, which gives a good atmospehere actually, unusual for a 'spoons.
Interior is odd to say the least. Typical spoon mix of historic building mixed with purple neon lights and stainless steel.
Toilets are as luxurious place as you'll find to relieve yourself.
At the end of the day though, cheap, quality drink near Canary Wharf. Nuff said.
anonymous - 19 Nov 2003 12:27 |
Its freindly and has the most amazing ladies toilet facilities!
Faith - 25 Apr 2003 00:29 |
Large Wetherspoons serving their typical fare, this is a busy pub primarily as it's probably the cheapest drink you'll get in Canary Wharf. Seating area outside which is usually very crowded in summer. V.lively on a Friday night with a less pompous clientelle than most of the ubiquitous 'bars' that seem to dot this area of the Wharf.
Seán - 18 Mar 2003 09:32 |
