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The Pride of Spitalfields, E1
E1
E1 5LJ
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Reviews of The Pride of Spitalfields (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The Pride of Spitalfields
Much as it ever was, which means a solid bet and a survivor in an area that has seen its demographic shift far away from the traditional cockney working man of old. I went for a Five Points Pale which was fine, if a little lacking in vim (NBSS 3). The Crouch Vale and Fullers seem to be the main shifters in here.
August 2019
A long overdue revisit. Not much has changed! A wonderful traditional pub run with care and attention, comfy and cosy. Five ales on; Pride, ESB, Doom Bar, Truman's Pacific and Crouch Vale Brewers Gold. A pint of the latter was just £3.90 and in fair shape (NBSS 3) but sadly not the beer it was, a distinct diacetyl/sweet corn smell and a bit of an edge I didn't care for, shame. Great to see this place still going and I’ll try not to leave it as long next time. Rated 8
December 2008
Small, traditional, tight boozer just off Brick Lane with a good set of well-kept ales (the Crouch Vale Brewers Gold was a real 10/10 – others include Fullers London Pride, ESB and Sharps Doombar). The good atmosphere is created by a heady mix of punters - from Guardianista East End clichés through to businessmen having a high quality liquid lunch. There's a stall selling cheap sarnies inside, so no need to move too far if you get the munchies between pints (although of course there a number of curry houses nearby). We were also subjected to the pub cat (which can sleep through anything) deciding that we were sitting in his space and could we move along please? And who could begrudge him? Wonderful place, well worth making the trip - one of East London's finest. Rated 8
On 15th August 2023
- rating: 8
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Tris C left this review about The Pride of Spitalfields
Until around 1985, this pub was known as The Romford Arms, a name which can be seen to the bar back. Situated down a little street just off Brick Lane, it's somewhat anachronistic in that it's like going back in time prior not just to the arrival of the hipsters but Bangladeshis too; I doubt the place has changed in decades, though there's nothing necessarily wrong with that. As mentioned it's a very traditional backstreet boozer which at the very least seems to be friendly and family run.
Well described below, after a gap of 80 months since my first and last visit, it's clear that the choice of ales isn't exactly on frequent rotation with Doom, ESB, Crouch Vale's Brewer's Gold and Five Points Best, on superb form and at just £2.30 a half, a snip compared to other local pubs.
A great boozer.
On 15th February 2023
- rating: 8
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hondo . left this review about The Pride of Spitalfields
Tucked away on a side street. Proper old school no nonsense pub. 5 real ales and food served.
On 26th September 2017
- no rating submitted
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- Accommodation : No last updated 15 August 2023 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 15 August 2023 by Quinno _
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- Beer Garden : No last updated 15 August 2023 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 15 August 2023 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 15 August 2023 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 15 August 2023 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 15 August 2023 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 15 August 2023 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : No last updated 15 August 2023 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 15 August 2023 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 05 August 2019 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 05 August 2019 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 15 August 2023 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 15 August 2023 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 15 August 2023 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 15 August 2023 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 15 August 2023 by Quinno _
