The Winner
Royal Oak
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73 Columbia Rd, E2
(020 7729 2220/www.royaloaklondon.com) Old St tube/rail or 26, 48, 55 bus. Open for Sunday lunch 12noon-4pm.
Roasts £10-£14.
Success on your plate?
8/10 Large plate with two big, succulent, melt-in-the-mouth cuts of
lamb stacked above a generous helping of lentils and new potatoes. Neat
and stylish without being too poncy. Delicious meat, a good amount of
potatoes; could have done with a few more vegetables at £13.
Gravy
7/10 A minimal but just right amount of jus poured on the lamb.
Roast potatoes
9/10 A scattering of sweet-tasting new potatoes done to perfection.
Veggie alternative
9/10 A delicious roast vegetable and mushroom shepherd’s pie.
Drinks
7/10 16 whites, 25 reds and ales such as Landlord and Adnams (though neither was on when we went).
Puds
9/10 Stuffed baked apple, bread and butter pudding, hot chocolate pudding (£4) and a scrummy cheeseboard (£6).
Relaxation
8/10 This bustling (if a little smoky) pub has a lively but relaxed
atmosphere. It’s popular with the local arty crowd and the traditional
wood-panelled island bar downstairs is perfect for Sunday lounging.
Did it cure your hangover?
8/10 Oh yes! Blitzed it.
Is it as good as good as your mum's?
8/10 Better, due to the superior lamb.
What to do in the area once you've mopped up your gravy
8/10 It’s a perfect stopover after flower shopping on Columbia Road. Brick Lane and Spitalfields Markets are also nearby.
Total
81/100
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