The Bancroft Arms, Stepney Green

Proper East End, old boys pub this. It has not been decorated in a while, but that adds to its charm. The beer is pretty reasonably priced and has a few TV'S in there for the sport. It just never seems that busy, although it odes have a loyal set of regulars. As it goes, it is good it ain't that busy durting football and other sport as you get a decent view and are spared the argy bargy of a packed pub during a match. Thisn is much more preferable to maybe more popular pubs near by which get crammed during matches. Much prefer the space here.

5 Jun 2015 13:41

The Monarch, Chalk Farm

When the Metal Works band got moved here for their Sunday night gig, that was when I discovered this place, and I am glad I did. It is a big pub and has an ideal layout for gigs; with a stage, balcony and plenty of floor space. It is also a nice pub during the day, although it is rare that I venture that far from Camden station on a crawl, unless the Metal Works band are there to tempt me there. Lazy, I know.

5 Jun 2015 13:34

The Hamilton Hall, Liverpool Street

Feel I should say more on this place. A good place to meet and easy to spot, as it is huge and next to the station. As I said, me and some old compatriots meet here every other month to discuss current affairs and other isues and so on. Plenty of seating and unless football louts are in there in large numbers, usually a good place to meet people for a relaxing drink. It is a Weatherspoons also, so no music. No music can be a good or bad thing depending on your mood and situation. Also food served of course, I always enjoy their meals, so no complaint there. It is to Liverpool Street, what The World's End is to Camden Town: A huge pub next to the station, there for an ideal meeting place!

1 Jun 2014 08:54