The Peacock, Tower Hill

My annual exodus to London and I just had to see if this place had changed. After many boring meeting I struck out to find; it had changed, but only for the better. It was crowded, but their prefect staff, served me in a timely and efficient manner and despite what looked like an arduous evening for them, they remained smiling and joking throughout.

New staff were noted, though it has to be said, she is as attractive and helpful as her predecessor and again, for a change in this part of the country, English. It�s so refreshing not to have to order in sign language. The Landlord and his wife were there later, apparently having been out for a few pints themselves; if I were them, I�d never leave.

This remains my top choice in this part of London and long may it reign.
I really can't rave about this place enough. How do they get so many different age groups and diverse people enjoying one place.

4 Feb 2009 14:11

The White Swan, Aldgate

It is obviously a lunchtime place, it was dead the evening we arrived. Good enough pint, clean and tidy. It just wasn't the place for us, no atmosphere whatsoever.

13 Feb 2007 10:34

Hennessys, Tower Hill

This place must be under new management or something, it done nothing to impress me. A lovely place, the beer was OK, the staff pleasant enough, but there was something missing. I suspect the noisy old soak at the bar was the new manager, but hope for the sake of the pub I was wrong.

13 Feb 2007 10:32

The Still and Star, Aldgate

A bit drab and very quiet but reasonable beer. The Lardlord I'm assuming it was he behind the bar was not the most chatty person I have met. Decorate and get some social skills I think.

13 Feb 2007 10:28

The Duke of Somerset, Aldgate

You get what you pay for and this place was one of the cheaper that we found. Need I say more.

13 Feb 2007 10:25

The Peacock, Tower Hill

Having toured the majority of the area whilst on a course last week, this place saved the City from my eternal damnation. Reasonably well kept, but being worked on, friendly, efficient English speaking staff and a Landlord who is a hoot. Beer drinkers themselves the couple who run it explained they wanted to create a Pub where they would drink, and they certainly have.

The selection of beer was limited given it was late Thursday and they close at the weekend (something I still can�t understand) only Blacksheep and Jennings Cumberland available, two great beers and he was apologising? Sadly I can�t make this week when Tim Taylors, Brains SA and Flowers IPA are being served. As for pricing, I we were amazed it was far cheaper than the 3 Lords only 100 yards up the road.

Uncertain about the previous bar comments, this place is certainly a Pub with all the trimmings, Pool Table, Darts Board and a Juke Box to die for. The doors were still open at midnight, we finally left at about 1am and it still seemed to be going. The greatest oddity about this place was there were women drinking in here and they looked very comfortable with the place too.

I was told by some regulars that the management are new and have never run a Pub before � well they�ve got off to a flying start in my book. They were actually given people directions to other pubs and tourist information for weekend drinking, now that�s what I call service. This is one place in the City where I will certainly drink again, particularly as they intend to now intend open at weekends

13 Feb 2007 10:14

Ye Three Lords, Aldgate

This palace was OK. Whilst not certain of the meaning of �a suits pub�, I think I can take this as the bench mark. The staff seemed to stem from eastern Europe and given the noise some point and hand signals were required to get a pint. A bit brash and noisy with a ropey pint, I can�t see the attraction - unless of course it�s to letch at the girls behind the bar. Expensive Larger, but I was on Youngs and Bombadier neither it must be said were at their best, but they weren�t quite �3. That said, given the area, I suppose it is one of the better places around.

13 Feb 2007 09:56

The Chamberlain Hotel, Aldgate

Certainly a Hotel Bar rather than a Pub. The prices reflect this, and the food mediocre, is well over priced. Complained about our meal and received a shrug from the foreign staff who took the no �speaky the english� attitude when in doubt. The beer however was well kept, but as previously commented, very cold indeed. The final straw was it closed early despite the bar being reasonably attended and us being residents. Never again.

13 Feb 2007 09:32