The Blind Beggar, Whitechapel

This pub used to have character. It used to be great. I was proud this was my local.

Sometimes the service was slow but forgivable and the toilets certainly needed sorting out but even then I was proud that this was my local.

I can confirm that at one point it got so bad that it did 'stink of pee' as one commentor stated.

However, they have since refurbished.

They have just removed the last iota of character that was hanging by a thread. Since the refurb, the prices are even more Shoreditch. I recommend INDO if that's what you're after - great venue opposite the Mosque, I think it might even be cheaper or if you want just a pub, go to the Black Bull. Otherwise, go to Ten Bells or The Golden Heart or any other pub in the area!

The 'trendy' conservatory. Give me a break. The sculpture exhibition. Is that what that was?

I don't want to "forget Whitechapel is behind the gates". That's why I live here.

I can honestly say, that I have registered for this website just because I can't bear what they have done to the place. It's been a steady decline through which I battled on regardless. I have now conceded defeat. It's terrible.

You might enjoy yourself if you pop in for a quick pint, but you would never want it as your local.

The cat is still very cool but is that enough?

23 Aug 2006 12:51