The Gardeners Arms, Loughton

Great location for a pub but that's about the only good feature. We tried two of the bitters and they were undrinkeable , at least the barmaid exchanged then for lager. It's a historic listed building but the interior seems to have been updated by someone who's colour-blind; there were even twinkling "Christmas lights" in August ! Total Bling !

We looked at the menu, lunch time only and noticed that both food and wines were expensive

Disappointing, as it could be so much better .

9 Sep 2021 15:56

The Forest Gate Inn, Epping

Amazing nobody has posted a review since 2012 !
The pub's hardly changed, thank heavens, still a proper pub. Beers are good, food simple but good and staff friendly and efficient.
What more could anyone want of a pub !

8 Mar 2018 16:36

The Old Fountain, Old Street

I agree with all the favourable reviews. One extra point: I like the feature of showing names of all the beers, source, ABV and price big and clear on a blackboard.
You know what you're ordering with no nasty surprises waiting.

8 Mar 2018 16:26