BITE user comments - Orientear
Comments by Orientear
Had a pint in this bar before attending a gig at The Grand, and wish I had got in there earlier. It very much reminded me of a bar in Europe. The music was good and the prices not to bad. It is a pity there is not many other bars like this in London. If I lived in the area it would definitely use this bar.
16 Jun 2013 00:28
The Windsor Castle, Clapham Junction
Traditional pub which looks at bit dated but did not have a bad vibe when I visited. Serves regular pub grub at reasonable prices. If im in the area again I would pop in for a pint or two
16 Jun 2013 00:15
This pub is set over 2 floors. Ground floor is a bit dark and dingy due to lack of natural light and mainly consist of your regular Wetherspoon types. Upstairs bar has got a outside terrace and the clientelle is more younger and office workers from the nearby council buildings.
There was a good selection of ales when I was there. The staff were very friendly, though like other Wetherspoons could have had more staff on duty. Not a bad pub would go in there again.
14 Oct 2012 18:01
Massive modern pub set over 3 floors. Only get really busy when events are on at Excel, but pleasant enough at other times. Good for watching football, has got large projector type screen plus many other screen throughout. Normal selection of generic beers and 1 real ale pump.
20 Sep 2012 19:55
The Ordnance Arms, Canning Town
This pub has now closed down. Current use is a charity shop
20 Sep 2012 19:42
The Duke of Wellington, Hackney
I think the landlady must read these reviews... Real ale is now available. 2 hand pumps serving Hobgoblin and Pedigree. Had a pint of the Hobgoblin which was good.
This pub has also been decorated since by last visit, although the woodchip still there. Oh well can't have everything.
15 Aug 2010 19:52
The Duke of Wellington, Hackney
Been in this pub a few times, and always found it relaxing with friendly locals. This is one of the few traditional pubs left in Hackney, a proper pub with pool table and dart board. The layout of the pub is interesting and unusual in the way that the back corridor that leads to the toilets divides the pub into two halves. I would imagine that the layout has remained unaltered since the pub was built. The exterior is well kept and the paint work in good condition. There is also a well tendered garden and smoking shelter.
The times I have visited this pub, the bar staff have always been friendly and chatty and make you feel welcome. The beers on offer are the usual brands i.e. Fosters, John Smiths, though there is a good choice of bottled beers.
The only thing that I would like to see is the introduction of a couple of real ales and maybe getting rid of the woodchip from the walls. All in all, this is one of the better pubs in Hackney and would recommend to anyone who is looking for a friendly traditional local.
15 Feb 2010 22:00
The George, Lower Clapton
Closed down
16 Jun 2013 00:33