We met my cousin here for our first spot of a memorable pub crawl…read more This spot has two levels and plenty of beers at the bar. My buddy and I ordered some beers before meeting up with my cousin and I remember we mostly drank lagers which were ok. We ordered some fish and chips but it took a super long time - 40+ minutes - to make it. Granted, it was somewhat crowded but few people were eating. When I inquired about it, the bartender I ordered from ran down to the kitchen to see what was up and of course, that's when they actually had the order ready. I do appreciate that the staff realized it was too long for me to wait and tried to do something about it. The fish and chips were large portions and the batter was quite crispy. This was a pretty happening scene with some good looking young people about so I really have to give it a 4 stars despite the crazy wait.

Many of the Pubs around Tower of London close around 11:00 pm which I understand that if they…read moredidn't, most of the English would be hungover the next day at work. At least that's what I was told! We got here around 10:45 pm so we weren't able to sit back and enjoy our Pint. With only 15 minutes to enjoy the Pint, several other people were still enjoying themselves, there was a great vibe with background music and a nice patio outside with plenty of seating inside. But, it came to end real quick, maybe next time. This Pub is close to the Tower London Underground including several nearby Hotels, making it convenient to walk back and forth before having a nightcap at the hotel lobby.

Great service, great food. Was on vacation in London and decided to stop here for a pint and some…read morepub food. The ambiance and holiday decorations were really nice. The menu was very upscale. We ordered three Flat Iron Steaks with chimichurri sauce and fries. We ordered them medium (with some pink) and they were cooked to perfection and delicious. The chef did an amazing job and exceeded my expectations. The staff was very polite and attentive. I would definitely recommend this establishment and dine here again. Thank you for the amazing meal.

From the owner: The Running Horse Aldgate has a vibrant atmosphere with the bar sitting centre stage, exhibiting…read moreTrumans fresh tank beer, our extensive gin list and a range of craft beers. The open kitchen proudly displays our rotisserie and robata grill, providing succulent dishes from lunches and dinners to Sunday roasts and Bottomless brunches.

This place does not exist at the listed location. No stars if I could. In need of a major yelp…read moreupdate.

This very small, easy to miss real ale pub is one of the few gems in Whitechapel, an area not known…read morefor specialist beer bars. You will find the Indo opposite of The East London Mosque on Whitechapel Road. Yes, it may look a grubby to the casual visitor; the décor, if you can call it that, is creaky, worn and a bit seedy. But what you'd be missing out on is a genuine passion for good national and international beers. More often than not, the glitziest pubs have the worst selection (only lagers e.g.), while the "boozers", the watering holes, offer a genuine range of high calibre ales. The Indo is one of those places. I just visited London for two weeks, and spent the better part of many late nights (the Indo is open till 1 a.m. on Mondays to Thursdays, 3. a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays) at this pub, as it was conveniently located diagonally from my hotel. The staff, mostly young people, are helpful and knowledgeable - they know their stuff. A selection of about half a dozen rotating guest ales of various styles is available on tap, and a great many more from the bottle or can. All the beers I tried were fresh and well-kept. In that regard, I can say only good things about the Indo. Be aware that classy beers come at a price, and that Indo - not being part of a huge pub chain (like Greene King or the Spoons) - does not buy large quantities from its suppliers. Thus, depending on the source and alcoholic volume, a pint goes from anything between just under 5 to almost 8 UKP on tap. That's not cheap, but I'd rather pay more for a distinguished craft beer than waste 6 UKP for an unremarkable international lager - which is the current price at most downtown London pubs (that usually close at 11 p.m. at the latest). Food (stone baked pizzas) is also available, but only between 12-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m., respectively. The pub regularly offers musical "events" like jam sessions and other live music - which seems like a difficult proposition in such a small place. Background music will play throughout, and it can get obnoxiously loud. Hence, most often, I preferred to remain outside (there's a small bench, as well as a sill for glasses) and vaped while drinking. The Indo draws a mixed crowd (saw no elderly people there), but the percentage of twenty-somethings is fairly high. Occasionally, things can (and did) get a bit rambunctious, like when a customer who's had too much is being asked to leave - against his intentions. All in all, the Indo is a "sleeper" in the heart of Whitechapel, and very much recommended to any real ale lover who's visiting the area.

The location under the Tower Bridge was really cool. U order at the bar and they bring your food…read moreto the table. The chicken tenders were your basic tenders. The "chips" were very good! The club was also delicious. The bottle beer is only slightly cold but the drafter were much colder. Loved the setting and staff were all friendly!

Located beneath Tower Bridge around the corner from the Engine Rooms and gift shop lies the Vault…read more1892. It's a splendid, tunnel-shaped bar that offers plenty of pints and cocktails while enjoying ground-level views of the River Thames. The view of the River Thames at the ground level is lovely and a nice contrast from being high from the skyway on top of Tower Bridge. We enjoyed spritzes and Pimm's Cup as we looked out to the west on the Thames. It is quite breezy if you are sitting by the windows and door that can theoretically go outside but it is generally closed off for patrons so no one falls into the water. Unless you intend to go down to the Engine Rooms, you may not know that Vault exists but if you have that planned, it is easy to find and access. It's certainly a treasured spot to check out if you have it on your radar.

The best beer bar I've been to London. Probably at least in part because they have a fair amount of…read morebeer from outside the UK, but they also have a decent selection of UK beer too. Their crown-jewel is probably all the Belgian lambics they have, mostly in bottles, but some on tap. The actual place is a bit divey, but not too bad. The biggest thing was that it was totally packed on a Sunday afternoon when we came and tried to find a seat. We wound up sitting outside even though it was a bit chilly and we were directly downwind from some smokers. Things eventually cleared out and my wife and I found a table inside. They apologized for it, but they only served beer in plastic when we started drinking even when we bought over £50 bottles of rare Beligan lambic. That said, they have the goods. They had a great little food truck with good burgers and they have the beer. I started with a Tilquin cherry lambic that was on tap and I'd never had before that was spectacular while my wife had an Other Half IPA which we love in the states, but is harder to find in the UK. We then moved on to 3F wine-lambic hybrids and a spectacular Saison from Mills Brewing. We'll definitely be back.

Relaxed atmosphere, comfortable outdoor seating, wide range of beers, stouts, lagers, etc. The…read moreburgers shack is fun. Great chips, the mayo looks like the real thing, but not really.

Popped in for some food. As a few other have said - it's a…read moregood mix between a more modern food menu and the good/cheap beer and look of an older London pub. I got the bangers and mash while by wife got the cottage pie. I think I got the better meal as the sausages were really tasty and the whole grain mustard in the potatoes was a great way to elevate the potatoes. Her cottage pie was fine but didn't have a ton of flavor. Food came out surprisingly quickly, but we also had an order of chips which was crazy slow to come out of the kitchen. The chips were quite good but we'd both finished our entire meals and most of our beers by the time we got them. Beer options were solid, some good German choices. Beer was cheap too.

Though it is located just a short walk from the many attractions of Brick Lane, The Carpenters Arms…read moreretains a very local feel. This place is not trying to play up on an image like many of the bars in this areas and sticks instead to the important business of being a damn fine pub. Being quite small there is a naturally cosy feel to the place and this is complimented by the decor wuth lots of wood panelling and comfy seats. The bar has a great selection of draft and bottled beers and, for the summer months, there is an excellent beer garden. I've yet to try the food but they do serve traditional pub grub between 12 and 5 Tuesday through Sunday. With a great atmosphere, warm and friendly bar staff and an excellent range of drinks, The Carpenters Arms is a brilliant place for a relaxing evening or a great stop-in after a hard days shop.

Awesome London Beer Factory taproom with also an on-site smaller brewery!…read more They have both beers brewed on-site and the main beers brewed at the main brewery. The beers brewed here are mostly sophisticated either barrel aged or using particular yeast, etc., very interesting. I had a Saison Refermented on Chardonnay Grapes which was really good with a deep flavor. It goes without saying that the experimental brews are quite expensive but you can also get a pint of the more regular ones at a good price. The place itself is really cool and service is good and friendly.

Excellent spot with plenty of seating inside. I liked the rustic and practical aesthetic. There is…read morea separate food counter to the drinks. Bartender is chill. When I came there was a diverse range of people inside, from younger groups to business types to senior citizens. If you like good craft beer, this place seems to be for everyone.

I finally got off of fish and chips on our London vacation. I had spotted this venue as an option…read morewhen I was searching for food options near our hotel. The pie was great, flakey crust, soft tender roast meat and a nice gravy. The mashed potatoes were standard, but the peas tasted farm fresh and delicious. We grabbed the garlic bread with cheese as an opener for the kids, it was also useful to sop up the gravy. Staff was friendly. There is no kids menu. Place had a nice neighborhood bar feel, located on a quiet street.

Charming little pub with great meat pies & mash- The patio is quaint and inviting. A nice little…read moreplace to have a drink or two as well.

food very good! the fish and chips is fabulous.,very crispy, and I like the curry source. strongly…read morerecommend.

Stopped in for dinner with my kiddo. I had the meat pie and they had a burger. We also got the…read moresourdough bread as well. Everything was tasty. The meat pie had a nice flaky crust and savoring gravy in the pie. I imagined before trying it, that it would be similar to an American pot pie. This was denser with meat and the crust was thicker. I am so glad I tried it, I want it again! The atmosphere here is traditionally pub like with lots of beers to choose from. I had an aperol spritz which is my go to in the summer time. It was well made and I could have had 5 more. :)

Introverts of the world:…read more So first and foremost, if you're not a people person like myself, this place is awesome. Just walk in and seat yourself, scan a QR code, order and pay on your phone. Sit for a few minutes then someone will bring you food. Amazing. About as little human interaction as possible. The food was great. The setting is fun. Stop in for a quick bite or sit down and take your time.

Stopped here for a quick bite after seeing the Tower of London. Good selection of food and over 18…read morebeers on tap. Food was good. Nothing spectacular but flavor was good. Music was a bit loud so it made having a conversation at the table a bit challenging.