The Travellers Friend, Woodford Green

I was appalled by the majority of the reviews posted here. My visits have, admittedly, been few and far between - it's not on my doorstep. But I came here today with my son and we departed with not the slightest negative feeling. There is a splendid beer garden behind the building, and the traffic does not at all impinge, unless one is particularly sensitive; if which case, one can sit in the wonderful interior. And the lavatories are exemplary. The outside of the building itself is due for a revamp, but that's pretty normal, everything needs a revamp now and then. And the service and welcome was more than acceptable. There was a difference between our first pint of Broadside and our second; perhaps the first, excellent but not as good as expected, was the end of the previous day's barrel and the second, far superior, was the first of a new one. But we just go by taste! It is a traditional pub, and long may it prosper! I am inclined to make a regular bus journey to it.

12 May 2013 19:09