The Cat and Mutton, Hackney

Hackney is changing, and becoming better all the time. The revamping of C&M was much needed, where all the "battersby-dingle" types drink now, I don't know, nor do I care!

Sunday lunch in here is great, I always look forward to meeting my "Meeja" mates when we all meet up for a pint here and discuss the latest in "big hair techniques"

19 Jun 2005 19:36

Baxter's Court, Hackney

The pub that lost its personality. Like most chain owned pubs, this "branch" of Wetherspoons on Mare Street has the design potential to be great place.

Unfortunatley, it all stops at the architechture, because this place is about as exciting, welcoming and comfortable as a dentist waiting room.

The staff are freindly enough (sometimes) - but they lack the love of the job of their independent counterparts.

The food is lousy and plastic tasting - but does that surprise you? The range of drinks is quite good and reasonably priced, but I would rather pay 20p extra for a pint served in a pub where I feel relaxed than here where I just feel like I need to clock watch.

19 Jun 2005 19:30

The Old Ship, Hackney

The comfiest pub sofa's in the world can be found here! Sitting in the Old Ship and chatting to mates over a pint is like being at home. The floorspace is huge with tables and chairs at one end and huge comfy sofas at the other.

A mixture of people drink in here from Twentysomethings to Seventyodds and a Media-Types to Builder-Types. This place just cant be pidgeon holed.

Football is shown on the huge plasma screens and the bar staff are always courteous.

The music is varied, depending on who is behind the bar. All in all a nice little booxer that you wouldn't be ashamed to take your mates from outside the area to.

19 Jun 2005 19:22