The Salmon and Ball, Bethnal Green

well what can i say about this fab pub!!! i got out at the station about 10.30am and was surprised to see that not only was the pub open but about 20 people were already enjoying a pint and a good laugh. in these days when you are lucky to see a local pub if not boarded up then totally empty this was a pleasure to see. all these people (admittedly all men) seemed to know each other but i was welcomed like an old friend. sitting in what i was later told was his regular seat was an 82 years "young" proper old east end character called tommy. anything he doesnt know isnt worth knowing and i spend a couple of the most enjoyable hours ive had for many a year. the baimaid was a great laugh and obviously much loved by all. she spent half her time joining in the banter and the other half keeping everything in a very high standard of "spotless". mickey the manager was a great character, and they were all getting ready for a quiz as i was leaving(sadly i had to leave) but as i am relocating to bethnal green at the end of the month i have no doubt what so ever which pub will become my local!!!

6 May 2010 23:09