The Grave Maurice, Whitechapel

First up, the comment below was a joke and should in no way be taken seriously. Next, can I just say what a nice little place the Grave Maurice is. It's rid itself of all the trappings of Q Bar and is now a light airy bar with comfortable seating and a heated outdoor smoking area. Entertainment is varied, for starters there's a pool table, karaoke (Thurs) and pub quiz bingo (Weds), plus various DJ nights. Good value for both food and drink. Guaranteed friendly, welcoming staff - exactly what you want from a local or for a random visit. No doubt people will hark back to the days when this was a dark and dingy nefarious boozer, but give me the current set-up any day. Top notch.

13 Nov 2008 12:06

The Blind Beggar, Whitechapel

LOVE LOVE LOVE the outdoor pool table.

8 May 2008 11:13

The Blind Beggar, Whitechapel

My second home! The BB is my favourite pub ever and I've been to a fair few. The new look beer garden (complete with koi carp pond) is fab, and the food is great. There's a pool table, extensive jukebox and quiz machine, great band on Monday nights - sky sports is the only thing missing (shows sport if it's on terrestrial). Bar staff are really friendly and the regulars are a great bunch - if a little crazy at times. Actually make that a lot crazy. But the Madness is part and parcel of the Beggar's soul and wouldn't be the same without it. Never not had a good night here, can't rate it highly enough.

28 Sep 2007 14:38