please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Greene King pub overlooking Wanstead Flats, where what appeared to be several hundred kids were playing football yesterday morning. We were the only visitors, as it was shortly after opening. The pub is nicely appointed. But the ale range was disappointing - Old Golden Hen, Tribute & Harvest Pale. I did at least get a CAMRA discount. But it was disappointing in all.
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Nicely isolated but well worth a visit. I found the pub and garden a little grubby but the welcome was warm and there was a decent mix of football playing lads, family's, old boys and couples. It was incredibly busy on the Saturday lunchtime I visited and we found it hard to get a seat but will definitely return. Probably in the week.
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The Golden Fleece has been part of the John Barras pub chain for quite a while now and seems to go from strength to strength. We tend to go in there on weekday afternoon's, and have recently been pleased to see how busy it can get during what you'd expect to be a pubs "quiet" time. Being on the southern edge of Wanstead Flats gives it a great location, and the large garden at the rear is an added bonus in fine weather. They usually have a range of four well kept real ales on, plus another two "settling". Prices for both food and beer are very reasonable. The big question to ask about The Golden Fleece is why haven't CAMRA yet included it in The Good Beer Guide?
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Recently been here a couple of times on Sunday afternoons. Good qualty good value food, very decent real ales, football on the TV! Excellent!
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Check out this pub, not many people know its here, it's a beautiful pub on the edge of Wanstead flats ( part of Epping forest.) Real nice garden with kids play area, kid and dog friendly, they had 5 real ales available which you don't see that often in most pubs, will be back.....
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Currently visiting a pub for every station on London Overground. Did this for Woodgrange Park. Pub is in a nice location by Wanstead Flats and you would not think you were in East London. Found the actual pub a little bland though despite the nice setting. Real ale choice was very bland and the pub had a beefeater/ember inn feel to it.
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BY FAR THE BEST PUB IN THE AREA.
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Great pub in a good spot overlooking the flats, decent beer garden and friendly staff. What more could you want ?
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This pub has had a face lift in every way, new management, new menu and I am really pleased that after the refurbishment that the look of the pub has been kept looking traditional and the views you can get of the Wansted Flats are great , it is a well supported and popular pub with locals and visitors.
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This pub is under new management and has been refurbed, it is clean and tidy, amazing views for being in East London. The pub has a lovely garden ideal for a nice beer with the kids and dog. A family of 4 could eat a lovely meal for less then �20. Give it a try you won't be let down.
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went in here friday lunch time, was well impressed with it. The pub is very clean and tidy, the barmaid was pleasant and drinks were cheap. We ate had 2 reasonable meals for �8!!
This is a fantasic place and with parking, great views and a large beer garden
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Fleece succeded where Blakesley failed. Served immediately with OK drink.
Not aware of the dirt previously reported.
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This pub is dirty, unhygienic and mostly, empty. Avoid at all costs. Shame, the beers ok. It is an insult to humanity.
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What a travesty. This pub should be raking it in. What about a community buy out?
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Was here last week and the Fosters was like drinking razor blades, it cut right thru yeah !
Shame cos its a lovely pub but let down badly by rotten beer !
anonymous - 23 Apr 2007 08:05 |
BEST PUB EVER! I spent 8 months in London and went there at least twice a week. Great staff, great booze. J'adore ce pub, merci!!
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Nice enough boozer overlooking the flats, but the London Pride was disappointing when I went there
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Lovely location, lovely pub, very disappointing burnt on outside raw inside steak & old potatoes for �10.
anonymous - 16 May 2005 14:18 |
well i live in australia, but my old man grew up in durham rd manor pk and recentley mooved back there, whilst visiting him i drank there alot and thoroughly enjoyed the john smiths whilst being able to watch the guys play soccer in the pk across the road
shane - 5 Feb 2004 21:40 |
Good pub, with a view over looking Wanstead Flats. Good meals also.
Frankie - 14 Oct 2003 13:49 |
