The Woodhouse Tavern, Leytonstone

Re-opening next month September 2018 as The Leytonstone Tavern, same owners as The Duke Wanstead so expect it to be on the gastro-ey side with emphasis on real ale and food.

30 Aug 2018 07:57

The Duke of Edinburgh, Wanstead

So finally ventured back in here for a quick pint yesterday evening and I have to say the new people are making an effort. There were only 5 or 6 other customers in there but maybe that's not so surprising on a random Wednesday in February. Had an excellent pint of Deuchars at £3.00 a pint which isn't bad although I understand those kind of prices only apply Tues-Thurs, and it's much more expensive on weekends.
They're trying to create a different atmosphere in there than previously, soft lighting, settees etc and it does seem the days of drug-fueled thuggery may be over. The barman told me they will be closing again for a few days in April for another refurb and are hoping to start a full food service very soon.
Overall quite a pleasant experience, we will see how it develops..

6 Feb 2014 07:54

The George, Wanstead

As Spoonies go, this has to be one of the best. I visit here often, always a good selection of well-kept ales, food always good value for money and never any trouble. Recommended.

28 Dec 2013 07:53

The Duke of Edinburgh, Wanstead

I've not visited yet since it re-opened but I've heard the prices are very high which in itself should drive out the old customers, most of whom seem now to have moved on to the George..and I agree the Nightingale isn't what it once was..

25 Nov 2013 07:53

The Duke of Edinburgh, Wanstead

Wansteadlady, word on the street is it's only going to be closed for a couple of weeks and a new manager/tenant is going in..you may get your wish and get the old pub back again..

20 Oct 2013 12:46

The Duke of Edinburgh, Wanstead

Back in the day I was assistant manager at this place and it was quite a pleasant working mans boozer..sad to say it is now run down, dirty and patronized only by drug-fueled thugs..sad to say soon to be flats I wouldn't mind betting..

14 Oct 2013 07:58