This little gem is a real find! In addition to being a proper drinking den (Milton Brewery goodies and STRONG ale on tap), it has a laid-back student vibe to it that, in the States, I associated with good independent coffee houses.
There is a Bar Billiards table, a total of eight real ales on tap, the house wines are £2.10 for a glass of excellent Cabernet Sauvignon, the food is hearty and plentiful for the money, and the staff are genuinely friendly.
Maybe the decor leaves something to be desired, as it can look a bit empty and abandoned when it isn’t busy, but really, if that is my only criticism of the place, it can’t be too bad, now can it?
Address: 90 Amhurst Road, London, E8 1JH [map]
Phone: 020 8986 8597
Hackney Central (0.2 miles), Homerton (0.7 miles), Dalston Kingsland (0.8 miles)
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Bar Billiards? Count me in…
Not forgetting it offers free wireless internet and it’s smoke free, what more could one ask for? A great pub.
So it’s your job to go and check out all of the local pubs - tough job! Cheers!