Lord Cardigan, Bow

Now called The Green Goose and is almost a gastropub! Not that it loses any local atmosphere for it. The food and drinking are quite separate (the food looks good by the way) and so somehow it manages to cater to both clientele. Air conditioning by the massive TV close to the bar. 1664 and Asahi so punchy draught lager. Sun trap in the afternoon in the garden. Very different to its former incarnation. I think the almost famous blonde bar lady has moved on for those who read the prior comments!

26 Jun 2025 18:07

The White Swan, Holborn

When this was the Mucky Duck in/around late 2000, this was the location where the ubiquitous "panel" was formed. During the final of a routine game of spoof, Orf and Reilly went head to head. It was clear Orf had lost, but in a last minute attempt to escape the penalty, he feigned a distraction (by pointing at the ceiling) and dropped one of the coins from his hand to the floor, cushioning the coins fall with his feet. He nearly got away with it but Buzzard saw it. To decide the consequence from the bluff, the panel was formed, consisting of Rat, Swan and Buzzard. The penalty issued is lost to history, as too (these days) is Orf.

Now called the White Swan (and not connected to the panel member Swan), this is a nice quiet little boozer, certainly one for ladies as they have a good wine selection.

23 Oct 2009 13:50

The Eleanor Arms, Bow

I must agree with the recent comments. From the outside and to an outsider perhaps passing through the area on the #8 bus, you could get the impression this is a rough pub. Well it isn't. Friendly owners and staff, and by friendly I don't mean the standard "friendly" that some east end boozers band around, meaning if you're not already known you have to work on your welcome. This place they serve with a cheer, and they have a good selection of ales and lagers. It's a "drink like the old days" kind of place, in keeping with the decor.

Recommended

30 Sep 2009 15:42