The Eleanor Arms, Bow

Superb pub; great beer, well-priced, and the warmest welcome you'll find in the whole of London. Despite only visiting once a month or so (for the wonderful quiz), Frank greets us like regulars. We'd be there more often if it was on our doorstep; it really is a (hopefully not too) hidden gem.

2 Aug 2010 17:21

The Pembury Tavern, Hackney

This is fast becoming one of my favourite pubs in London, and even better it's just round the corner from my flat. Excellent range of beer, and it has to be one of the cheapest pubs in London for great house wine (�2.10 for a glass of excellent cabernet sauvignon - you don't get that in Islington!). Food is also excellent, and I think great value for money. The staff are really friendly and welcoming too. My only (slight) criticism is that it can seem a bit bare when it's empty ... but that's the case less and less now.

21 Mar 2007 16:22