
Pubs & Gastropubs Category
Ten Bells – Spitalfields
Situated on the corner of Fournier Street (one of my favourite streets in London, due to its proper Victorian-ness) and next to Shoreditch Church, the Ten Bells is where Jack the Ripper would meet the prostitutes who would later become his victims…
Clapton Hart – Clapton
I’d heard good things about the Clapton Hart. Rumor had it that the same people behind the Balham Bowls Club and the Tooting Tram…
Dukes Brew & Que – Dalston
I love Dukes Brew & Que, the food here is damn good. They have truly embraced American cooking specialising in BBQ, southern style…
The Dove – Hackney
Once upon a time I used to grumble about people who frequented the Dove. I felt they were smug that they had such a great local pub and really wanted to rub it in. I have to admit it was because I felt left out. I am now one of the smug ones. I was [...]
Florist Arms – Bethnal Green
Situated on a quiet residential street, The Florist Arms is a brilliant little local pub. It’s a friendly place with red boudoir style wallpaper, velvet stools and big leather couches complete with tasseled lanterns and fairy lights just to complete the kitsch-shabby-chic look…
The Hemingway – Hackney
I think it would be hard to find a better pub than the Hemingway. First and foremost they totally understand the concept of background music…
Hunter S – De Beauvoir Town
Owned by the same people who run the gorgeous Hemingway pub next to Victoria Park, the Hunter S is another great triumph. It has a lovely…