East London pub and bar guide
Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of East London - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.
The North Star, Leytonstone

Address: 24 Browning Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AR [map]
Phone: 020 8989 5777
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Nearest tube stations: Leytonstone (0.4 miles), Wanstead (0.7 miles), Snaresbrook (0.9 miles)
Nearest train stations: Leytonstone High Road (0.6 miles), Leyton Midland Road (1.1 miles), Wanstead Park (1.4 miles)
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The Pembury Tavern, Hackney

Address: 90 Amhurst Road, London, E8 1JH [map]
Phone: 020 8986 8597
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Nearest tube stations: Hackney Central (0.2 miles), Homerton (0.7 miles), Dalston Kingsland (0.8 miles)
Nearest train stations: Hackney Downs (0.2 miles), London Fields (0.6 miles), Homerton (0.7 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
This is more ‘ale hall’ than pub and it is good for a few beers, but I wouldn’t want to stay all evening.
I am pleasantly surprised by the low cost of beer in London (compared with Amsterdam). This is making it easy for me to drink oodles on my crawl around London! Congratulations all round to the brewery and the publican!! 10 out of 10 for everyone involved!!!
Leyton Orient Supporter's Club, Leyton

Address: West Stand, Matchroom Stadium, Leyton, London, E10 5NF [map]
Phone: 020 8988 8288
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Nearest tube station: Leyton (0.4 miles)
Nearest train stations: Leyton Midland Road (0.7 miles), Leytonstone High Road (1 mile), Maryland (1.3 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
There must have been a choice of at least 8 handpumps of genuine delicious ale, and bottled ales too. We were there for a football match , plenty of space, smashing sandwiches which were snapped up by most of the away supporters , the prices of the ale and the food are unbelievable, at £2.30 a pint, seeing is believing!!, we were so impressed we will be returning, even when our team is not playing Leyton Orient Football Club.
The Grapes, Limehouse

Address: 76 Narrow Street, Limehouse, London, E14 8BP [map]
Phone: 020 7987 4396
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Nearest tube station: Canary Wharf (0.6 miles)
Nearest DLR stations: Westferry (0.3 miles), Limehouse (0.4 miles), West India Quay (0.6 miles)
Nearest train stations: Limehouse (0.5 miles), Bethnal Green (1.7 miles), South Bermondsey (1.7 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Tiny little traditional pub with limited seating/standing space.
All dark wood and low door frames lending a cosy atmosphere particularly when it's cold and damp outside.
Young Asian girl behind the bar was very friendly but the landlord could have been a little more so.
Overall very pleasant with an olde worldly charm.
The King Edward VII, Stratford

Address: 47 Broadway, London, E15 4BQ [map]
Phone: 020 8534 2313
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Nearest tube stations: Stratford (0.3 miles), West Ham (0.9 miles)
Nearest DLR stations: Stratford (0.3 miles), Pudding Mill Lane (0.9 miles)
Nearest train stations: Maryland (0.4 miles), West Ham (0.9 miles), Forest Gate (1.2 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
I've no idea why anyone goes specifically to eat in town centre pubs like this, it is almost always regretted.
The William IV and Sweet William, Leyton

Address: 816, High Road, Leyton, London, E10 6AE [map]
Phone: 020 8556 2460
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Nearest tube station: Walthamstow Central (0.7 miles)
Nearest train stations: Leyton Midland Road (0.4 miles), Walthamstow Queens Road (0.7 miles), Walthamstow Central (0.7 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
We'll definately be back at the William IV as soon as our lives will allow.
The Palm Tree, Mile End

Address: Haverfield Road, Bow, London, E3 5BH [map]
Phone: 0208 980 2918
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Nearest tube stations: Mile End (0.4 miles), Stepney Green (0.6 miles), Bow Road (0.7 miles)
Nearest DLR station: Bow Church (0.9 miles)
Nearest train stations: Cambridge Heath (0.8 miles), Bethnal Green (1 mile), Limehouse (1.2 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Has the most incredible interior that's apparently been frozen in time since 1930, also boasting a bar till that would make Arkwright from Open All Hours scared and an ancient spangley gold drum kit. It's like some surreal living pub museum and I love it!
Also has a fantastic expanse of wild grass outside next to the canal which is just perfect for lazing around on hazy sunny afternoons, with locals from the climbing club next door often tight rope walking between trees.
It's a local bar for local people. Don't go there. It's mine!
Staff aren't 'all bar one' friendly but thats because you're milling around their home! the decor is unique and you should go for pints here if only to treat it as a museum and support one of the most unique pubs around,
The Princess of Prussia, Tower Hill

Address: 15, Prescot St, London, E1 8AZ [map]
Phone: 020 7480 5304
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Nearest tube stations: Aldgate East (0.3 miles), Aldgate (0.3 miles), Tower Hill (0.3 miles)
Nearest DLR stations: Tower Gateway (0.2 miles), Shadwell (0.7 miles), Bank (0.8 miles)
Nearest train stations: Fenchurch Street (0.4 miles), London Liverpool Street (0.8 miles), London Bridge (0.9 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Steady venue with good food used by the local workers to great extent.
Instead I ordered a saugage and onion sandwich, which was coming ona baguette, but i changed to plain white sliced bread.
The sandwich looked like a proper homemade one, and would've went down well in a Travelodge.
But............it was delicious!! I even licked my plate!!
Highly recommomend this pub ... The food is fresh as the packaging allows.
The food was well prepared and the Land Lord and staff were all very friendly. It's a Shepherd Neame pub so the beer is good as well.
The Pride of Spitalfields, Shoreditch

Address: 3 Heneage Street, London, E1 5LJ [map]
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Nearest tube stations: Shoreditch (0.3 miles), Aldgate East (0.3 miles), Aldgate (0.4 miles)
Nearest DLR stations: Tower Gateway (0.6 miles), Shadwell (0.9 miles), Bank (0.9 miles)
Nearest train stations: London Liverpool Street (0.5 miles), Fenchurch Street (0.7 miles), Bethnal Green (0.7 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Very curious to try the food.
Long live Lenny the cat (do I remember his name right?)
The Water Poet, Shoreditch

Address: Folgate Street, Spitalfields, London, London, E1 6BX [map]
Phone: 020 7426 0495
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Nearest tube stations: Shoreditch (0.3 miles), Liverpool Street (0.3 miles), Aldgate East (0.5 miles)
Nearest DLR stations: Bank (0.8 miles), Tower Gateway (0.8 miles)
Nearest train stations: London Liverpool Street (0.2 miles), Moorgate (0.6 miles), Old Street (0.7 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Not bad for a couple on a night out, but would frequent on a regular basis.
The Old Dispensary, Whitechapel

Address: 19a, Leman Street, London, E1 8EN [map]
Phone: 020 7702 1406
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Nearest tube stations: Aldgate East (0.1 miles), Aldgate (0.2 miles), Tower Hill (0.4 miles)
Nearest DLR stations: Tower Gateway (0.3 miles), Shadwell (0.7 miles), Bank (0.8 miles)
Nearest train stations: Fenchurch Street (0.4 miles), London Liverpool Street (0.6 miles), Moorgate (0.9 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Moder, bright with top food. Good service. Not really a place to stand, so get there early and grab a table.
It's a big old building inside and manages to retain an element of its Victorian heritage despite being filled with accountants eating posh nosh and drinking wine.
The beers were in very good shape with 3 available on my visit - my Dark Star Hophead was delicious.
Although it hasn't been open in its current guise for long, the décor is wearing a bit inside, needs a lick of paint around some of the edges.
Worth seeking out if in the area, good for a slow afternoon beer.
The Prospect of Whitby, Wapping

Address: 57 Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SH [map]
Phone: 020 7481 1095
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Nearest tube stations: Wapping (0.3 miles), Shadwell (0.4 miles), Rotherithe (0.5 miles)
Nearest DLR stations: Shadwell (0.4 miles), Limehouse (0.7 miles)
Nearest train stations: Limehouse (0.6 miles), South Bermondsey (1.3 miles), Fenchurch Street (1.3 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
To top everything off, the Prospect can be a tourist trap, with full coach loads of people stopping for an "English pub experience".
The saving grace of this pub is it's location. Sunningly placed right on the bank of the Thames, with a wonderful (small) beer garden. All this pub needs to fix it is a decent landlord to restore it's former glory. Currently 4/10, but could easily approach 10 with some decent management.
The North Pole, Canary Wharf

Address: 74 Manilla St, London, E14 8LG [map]
Phone: 020 7987 5443
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Nearest tube station: Canary Wharf (0.3 miles)
Nearest DLR stations: Heron Quays (0.2 miles), South Quay (0.2 miles), Canary Wharf (0.3 miles)
Nearest train stations: Limehouse (1.2 miles), Deptford (1.6 miles), South Bermondsey (1.7 miles)
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The Scarborough Arms, Whitechapel

Address: 35, St. Mark St, London, E1 8DJ [map]
Phone: 02074813070
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Nearest tube stations: Aldgate East (0.2 miles), Aldgate (0.2 miles), Tower Hill (0.3 miles)
Nearest DLR stations: Tower Gateway (0.2 miles), Shadwell (0.7 miles), Bank (0.8 miles)
Nearest train stations: Fenchurch Street (0.4 miles), London Liverpool Street (0.7 miles), Cannon Street (0.9 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Better after new management. Usual bar lasses setting the service standard. Food a bargain.
The Queens Arms, Walthamstow

Address: 42 Orford Road, London, E17 9NJ [map]
Phone: 020 8520 6760
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Nearest tube station: Walthamstow Central (0.3 miles)
Nearest train stations: Walthamstow Central (0.3 miles), Walthamstow Queens Road (0.5 miles), Wood Street (0.6 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
I thought this was a great touch, a lot of pubs used to do this years ago.
They also have posters up for the return of the DJ on Fridays.
had a nice crowd of people, it's just gotta get some more comfortable lighting, and drop the time-of-the-month style colour scheme if you ask me...
Whats New:
Flat screen TV's, 2 in the main bar and 1 in the back bar
Pool table has gone, we now have sofas.
The DJ has been replaced :(
New carpet
A fresh lick of paint.
Benches out the front gone for now.
Less clutter inside.
There are plans for a re-fit in the early new year, they are going to move the bar, put it along the wall where the stage is now, the stage will go out the back where the pool table used to be.
My mate went there last night I think, and said they had 2 singers on who were brilliant, but the pub was very empty.
Probably the time of year.
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