Ye Three Lords, Aldgate

I was really taken with this place, having become disillusioned with my Hotel bar. That was until I found the Peacock just down the road.

I must say, whilst it�s a nice enough place and very Victoria, which I do like, it�s pricey and the ale isn�t at it�s best. The staff, seem to serve those they know over anyone visiting and it�s a little to slam down your pint with their hand out for the cash, even by London standards.

Having been in here on previous visits, I was disappointed with how it is nowadays

5 Jun 2008 16:07

The Chamberlain Hotel, Aldgate

I stayed in the Hotel last week and the bar was sadly just as disappointing as the rooms. It most certainly is a hotel bar pretending to be a pub, and it�s not really trying that hard! On more than one occasion I returned late in the evening, to find even residents were not served after last orders. When I managed to get a pint it was of very poor quality indeed, which shocked me given it�s owned by Fullers.

Thank fully, there is a great little pub just over the road which is open late, friendly, even to visitors and serves one of the best pints I�ve had in London for many years.

I will doubtless be staying elsewhere in the future.

5 Jun 2008 15:59

The Peacock, Tower Hill

Just like HMT, I must have walked passed it countless times, it sadly just seems to blend in with the building. Which is must be said is a fabulous Art-Deco structure.

Whilst walking down the road from the Lords, having consumed a ropey pint or three of Young�s, I spotted this place still open and went in for a last one. As has been previously stated in appearance in nothing to rave about, it�s an ordinary pub, which doesn�t claim to be anything else. The staff however, are excellent, all speak English (even the gorgeous Polish girl, who I still don�t believe has only lived here 2 years), which makes a great change and nothing seemed too much trouble for them. They were jovial and chatty despite the lateness of the hour. I think I finally �fell out� the door around twoish.

The ale though is the main point which makes me write. It�s truly excellent and very well priced for the area, far cheaper than the Lords. Having checked, this place is in the latest Good Beer Guide, though there was no signage to hint at that. Maybe they�re just too modest.

I think this Pub was the highlight of the drinking on my trip and will be visiting at every opportunity. A great shame I never knew this little treasure existed earlier in the week.

5 Jun 2008 15:53