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The Trinity Bell, Aldgate, EC3

Pub added by Graham Mason
18-22 Creechurch Lane
EC3
EC3A 5AY
Phone: 02072835836
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Trinity Bell

Formerly a branch of the Jamie's restaurant chain, this is now a large modern Fullers Pie and Ale house with a surprisingly bland interior by this brand's standard. The pub has a wide but shallow interior, bare boarded throughout apart from a chic check tile band around the servery. The bar occupies the middle of the back wall and has a dull wood panelled counter contrasted by a nice recessed bar back with a white brick tile surround, plus some old Fullers branded glasswork on the canopy above. High tables and stools stand in the space opposite and under the front windows, with regular tables and chairs in an opened out seating area to the left, which I thought might be more of a formal dining space, but apparently isn't. Lots of interesting stuff has been put on display, including some old London transport advertisements, lots of breweriana and a couple of great modern glazed tile signs either side of the bar.
There were only three cask ales available on the bar - Fullers London Pride and Oliver's Island (£6.00) and Gales Seafarers. My pint of Oliver's Island was in average condition and I found the staff a little aloof. The whole place felt a bit empty and clinical, mirroring some of the nearby city centre swanky bars rather than the usual ornate and pubby Pie and Ale House venues I've visited elsewhere.
It's nice to have a new pub open up in this former restaurant space, but I think one of the things that make this chain stand out is the impressive restored buildings they tend to occupy, and without that, they just blend in with other overpriced city bars. It's okay if you want a quick pint of Fullers beer, but there are better options for drinkers nearby.

Date of visit - 6th September 2023

On 1st January 2024 - rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Trinity Bell

The formerly very uninspiring Creechurch / Jamies is now owned by Fuller's and was given a thorough makeover in late 2018. Now has a pleasant, upmarket, semi-traditional look in the main bar / dining area, rear dining room and downstairs Gin Palace bar. Real ale is back too, with Pride, Oliver's Island, the seasonal Wise Men (£4.95) and Dark Star APA on offer from four handpumps. Much improved.

On 12th January 2019 - rating: 7
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Steve C left this review about Jamie's

Jamie’s is a restaurant and bar that was dimly lit and almost empty during my visit two days before Christmas. The restaurant area is found to the left and there were no diners so my guess was that the kitchen was closed at 17:30. The bar area consists of some high tables and chairs along with a TV that was showing muted BBC news. Some dance music was playing in the background.

The bar supports 4 Becks Vier fonts alongside one dispensing Stella Black. On the food front the mains are priced around the £9 to £12 mark.

I found the service to be friendly, but this isn’t my sort of place so I do not plan to return anytime soon.

On 30th December 2014 - rating: 5
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Map location corrected by Graham Mason
London Fenchurch Street, 0.24 miles, 4 min walk (show)
London Liverpool Street, 0.45 miles, 8 min walk (show)
Moorgate, 0.66 miles, 12 min walk (show)
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1st Jan 2024, 10:23
Review submitted by Pub SignMan
 
12th Jan 2019, 16:13
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  • Accommodation : No last updated 20 May 2022 by Tris C
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 25 December 2014 by Steve C
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 25 December 2014 by Steve C
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  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 25 December 2014 by Steve C
  • Car Park : No last updated 25 December 2014 by Steve C
  • Darts : No last updated 25 December 2014 by Steve C
  • Function Room : Yes last updated 20 May 2022 by Tris C
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 25 December 2014 by Steve C
  • Jukebox : No last updated 25 December 2014 by Steve C
  • Karaoke : No last updated 01 January 2024 by Pub SignMan
  • Live Music : No last updated 01 January 2024 by Pub SignMan
  • Micropub : No last updated 01 January 2024 by Pub SignMan
  • Pinball : No last updated 25 December 2014 by Steve C
  • Pool Table : No last updated 25 December 2014 by Steve C
  • Real Ale : No last updated 25 December 2014 by Steve C
  • Real Cider : No last updated 25 December 2014 by Steve C
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes - Disabled WC. - last updated 20 May 2022 by Tris C
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