The Roundhouse, Becontree

Scarier than hell on a hot day.

10 Aug 2007 22:45

The Prince of Wales, Ilford

This used to be my local for many years. Sadly no longer.

I was in there just the other day (after three years absense). I was so plased to discover the magic remains.

Easily the best pub I've ever been in. A true (and diverse) communinity spirit, excellent service, and fantastic beer.

The purists choice.

P.S.
Just for the record (okay, it was seven years ago), I had the best Sunday Roast I've ever had - sorry Mum. Two courses and only a fiver.

10 Aug 2007 22:44

The Eva Hart, Chadwell Heath

This pub is the perfect example of the decline of JDW in recent years. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, you can expect hooligans with bad attitude wall-to wall. Any other time you can look forward to alcoholics getting steadily wasted until the giro runs out. Service is usually shocking and everything (I mean everything - glasses, plates, tables, toilets...) is filthy. A wide birth is recommended.

On the plus side. It ain't The Coopers, or the Chadwell Arms. And to be fair, there is one (only one) barman, a stocky bald Irishman, who a a total professional. Sadly, I can't see him staying long (Rated 3 - for the Irishman).

10 Aug 2007 22:24