Bars & Pubs

Perhaps it's the draw of the wonderful beer selection (over 100 Belgian beers, 17 beers on tap, including Delirium Tremens 9%, Belle-Vue Kriek and Früli, at least four real ales and guest beers), but the popularity of this place is beginning to divide its customers. Fans love the cosy candlelit nooks, the board games, the vibe and the extensive menu (own-made burgers, sausages with mash, huge Sunday roasts and pub glasses of chips), while detractors have experienced overbearing (even rude) staff and found the food underwhelming. We've experienced both, and hope that what was once Hackney's finest regains its crown.

Time Out Bars, Pubs & Clubs Guide 2008/9