This pub was just around the corner from our hotel, so we stopped in more than once on our weeklong…read moreLondon vacay. As they would say in this part of the world, I was absolutely besotted with the cider they had on tap, and hubby got a Hazy IPA that he enjoyed. One night we shared a burger topped with tasty gherkins and burger sauce. It was cooked Medium to perfection. The fries were also nice and crispy on the outside and soft inside. It's got a great atmosphere with lots TVs. A big darts tourney was going on when we stopped in one night.

Lovely good, lovely staff, great portion, and lovely environment…read more My full rack of pork was lovely however the salt and petter squid was not fried long enough or was not air dried long enough so was still a little 'wet'. All in all, I'd go back again if I want a pub for a beer with a few mates.

Why go to Munich when you can bring Oktoberfest to you? At least, that was the idea when Tristan…read moreforwarded the deets on London Fields Brewery's 'Ocktoberfest' day. Greeted by a few fellow yelpers, some delightful brew, a guest appearance by the German bratwurst stand (typically located at Broadway Market) and bountiful warm sunshine, the afternoon couldn't have been more pleasant. On this particular occasion, there was even live music to thrill the audience. As to the brewery itself, the staff is knowledgeable and friendly, offering me some advice on a brew I might like. As it turns out, their Love Not War fit the bill just fine; a pint of it was enough to have me feeling quite fine. Though the majority of the seating here is outside under massive umbrellas, there's a good amount of room inside as well. Hopefully this brewery will continue to open its doors to the public throughout the colder months of the year. It's too great a find to have unavailable for the upcoming winter!

I went there for a launch of Texan tea beer, and the atmosphere was lovely at around 6 pm on…read moreThursday, but then we went on a brewery tour, and returned at 8 pm and the place was absolutely packed. There wasn't even a chance of making your way to the bar... The beers seem reasonably priced ( same prices as in nearby off-licences, and are great for someone tired of boring beers and with urge to explore. It was quite fascinating to see the actual brewery, as the place is tiny, and it is hard to believe they are producing quite high quantities. It is quite obvious that they really need to expand...

Solid mash up of two breweries…read more This is yet another reclaimed space, residing under the London overground line (as many in this part of town do). The space is bright and open, noticably less cluttered than it's neighbors (the guys next door have a camper food truck wedged in). The beer was spot on, and in particular the saison-esque beer I finished with was perfect. The only real drawback of this place is the one tiny bathroom...they are quite a popular bar, so the line gets a bit long (pop into the bar next door, they don't seem to mind). Great beer in a super fun part of town, you should make your way over here

Rolled out of Central London on a Friday afternoon to arrive here just as they opened at 5PM as I…read morehad heard it was a 'small' space. HA! The space is huge compared to the various taprooms along Bermondsey which are huddled under train tracks in much smaller spaces. If you're looking for hazy IPAs and mixed fermentation beers then Pressure Drop and Verdant and both representing England well. Found a few beers right on par with personal favorites from US brewers like NYC's Other Half or Chicago's Mikerphone. Getting there was an easy train ride out of Liverpool St. station and was well worth the trip. Make sure to leave room for a stout or two from St. John at Hackney right next door.

Large brewpub with a fun atmosphere and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options. I also enjoy…read moreBrewdog beers and they brew a few on site. Easy to walk into for a bite! Our food was a bit of a mixed bag, but rounding up because of the things we enjoyed! DO get the burgers and loaded fries. These were tasty! I would maybe skip the salad and chicken tenders. The salad was not quite what I would have expected, and the chicken was quite dry.

Our team needed a get-together spot, and we had a blast. BrewDog is a very down-to-Earth locale…read morewith a large selection of beers and other drinks plus a variety of shareable foods. There's literally something for everyone at very reasonable prices. It's not fancy but it is laid back and comfortable. We had good service for our large group of 12. Our server kept the drinks flowing and the food coming! We did sample platters, fries, pizza and wings. Everyone had something they liked and seemed to really enjoy both food and atmosphere. BrewDog is a pretty large building so no concerns about being cramped or rushed out. Great choice for a quick pint or a large group gathering!

After leaving a different brewery-branded craft beer bar very close by (three guesses...), a friend…read moreand I headed here in search of more delicious beer in a calmer and quieter atmosphere. One of my regular bus routes goes right by the front doors, so from the moment I saw the construction going on and the Goose Island stencils on the windows, I'd been super excited to try this place once it opened. I was looking forward to finally sitting down inside. The brewpub, which occupies a ground-floor unit, is definitely spacious. The bar is on the left as you walk in, with a row of high-top tables to the right. In back up a couple of stairs is another seating area and the brew equipment. This means Goose Island has more space than some other bars in Shoreditch, which helped the atmosphere feel calmer than where we had been before. And we didn't need to shout to hear each other. The friendly bartender helped us sample a number of brews on tap before we made up our minds on a Gillian (strawberry honey gose) and an IPA. We also perused the food menu, and shared an order of fries (£3) which were seriously nothing to write home about. Familiar with the well-designed, internationally-inspired, beer-paired food menus at other Goose Island locations in places like Seoul and Shanghai, I was disappointed to see their London offerings. They've opted for a sort of Chicago-inflected Americana with pizzas, subs, and a few sides. I'd call it rather boring. Sure, the 16" pizzas coming out to other tables smelled good, but for between £14-16, I'd expect something more special. In fact, I'd expected something more special in general. The generic exposed brick design that's probably supposed to mirror "gritty" Chicago felt hollow. The answer that I got when I asked what makes the 312 an "urban" wheat beer (that it's "urban" because it's from Chicago) forced an awkward laugh from my throat. The nicest thing was the bathrooms which, though I deplore gender segregation--come on people, go unisex, it's just a pot to piss in--provided three "F" to one "M" and had great-smelling soap. Kinda sad though if that's what impressed me most. I probably won't be back.

Situation: - Saturday evening/night, last Friday of…read moreDecember in 2018 - Order of an IPA Pros - Friendly service - The IPA was very good - There a decent amount of space of tables on the main level and a few on the slightly higher next level Cons - The layout is okay, it's good if you're with a group

Nice tap room located in the Montcalm hotel. So at the very least, you get to use their fancy ass…read moreshared hotel bathroom. Pretty sizable space. They have high tops, bar seating, and a few tables. Good for the after-work crowd. Lots of different beer styles as well, so something for everybody. If that's not what you fancy, they also do cocktails and wine.

I was so excited to find this brewery while walking around. My friend and I were desperately…read morelooking for a cold drink and our phones were dead, thankfully Long Arm was there to save the day! Their beers were fantastic, and the bar service was so friendly and warm. What really was fantastic though were the built in phone chargers in the tables. It's a perfect stop for travelers, and while waiting for a good charge we got to sip on some well crafted beers. I particularity enjoyed the atmosphere, especially their mural of the brewing process. I loved that they use by-products of their brewing to feed their fish! Definitely a unique place. Whenever I get an email from them with updates it makes me long to catch a cross-continental flight and pop back in to enjoy their beers!

A very old style English Pub, I like the nostalgia of its old world charm. And I appreciate the…read morevariety of brew and single malt scotch. I can't think of a better way to spend an evening than with friends, good eats and a good drink to relax and destress.

The Cock Tavern is located on Mare St. in Hackney Central. It is by no means a trendy…read moreestablishment, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Hackney has a funny mix of pubs, both classy and not so classy, and both sides of the spectrum have there advantages. The advantage of a place like the Cock Tavern, is that you don't have to deal with a pretentious crowd. The place is often very quite and is a bit of a locals bar. It has a kitschy English pub interior, complete with the dark, cave like atmosphere. If it was my place, I would let as much sunlight in as possible. It is definitely an alright place to have a quite drink with a friend, but not worth going out of your way for.

I hang here whenever I'm in Cambridge - it's the only real Craft joint in the town - but I can…read morenever get a handle on it. So I went to their 'Craft festival' a few weeks back and, um, um? There, was, ummmmmm nothing. I did have a draught carrot Saison - a first even for Craft Jesus! - which was seriously nasty in a bad/good way. Still, if you remember it, somethings going on, right? They have some weird taps and the occasional DIPA, still a rare Craft horse in the UK. It just doesn't come together for me. You have to be 'eating' to sit in the booth area - most unCrafty - and too much hipster dust has settled into the floorboards. My Craft Jesus rating a confused PA/IBA 52 IBU

I could easily spend a few hours in The Cambridge Brewhouse. In fact, I think we did!…read more It's good to see somewhere balance between pub and bar, and Cambridge is lucky to have somewhere like the Brew House as opposed to the usual chain suspects. The interior is very light and there's plenty of seating, with a 'restaurant' section towards the back and more upstairs. We headed straight to the bar when we arrived and looked over the different options. As usual, there were cask and keg available, which you can choose either from looking at the different labels (so sue me, I often choose my drinks based on the design!) or at the large blackboard. They also have some cans and bottles in the fridges, plus wines and spirits are also available. I tried some of the Cambridge Brewhouse's own pale ale - when in Rome and all that - and stuck with it for a couple of pints. It was nice and light, and a great session beer. Service was friendly and reminded me very much of drinking in Manchester; they're more than willing to let you taste a few of the beers and talk you through their favourites on that day. Worth a visit if you're a beer fan.

Definitely not what I anticipated when I first saw the pink-and-blue cloudy-like interior. The…read moreinterior is just a happy place - light blue, light pink, clouds, etc. The music selection was spot on. With the door open they got surprisingly good airflow and kept the place cool. It was busy but not slammed - could still walk up to the bar and get a drink quickly. And that's what matters - the drinks. Their beer selection was superb. Of all the places on my most recent Beer Mile trek, I think this was one of only two spots that resulted in me getting multiple rounds of drinks. They have a bunch of their own beers (I think they brew at their other location and then pour here) as well as a couple guest beers. The taps change all the time but there is such a wide variety of beer you'll definitely find something. Even though it was summer, I most recently opted for a stout that was over 10%. It was delicious, boozy and intricate flavours with just a hint of sweetness. But they've got something for everyone, pale ales, belgians, saisons, stouts, etc. and they're not afraid to brew some strong drinks!

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.