The Lord Tredegar, E3

Attractive terraced pub, owned by Remarkable Pubs group who also have the Boleyn Tavern, my previous stop. Traditional room at the tight front entrance with a semi-island bar replete with ornate back and areas either side of the staple shape; the left side is a corridor (with impressive world map frieze) that leads to a much more modern extension with kitchen onto a large rear garden which abuts the train line. Three cask, my Mallinson Archer was fine (NBSS 3) and the place was rammed on a Saturday afternoon, so clearly popular with the locals and it meant my exploring was confined to squeezing past punters. Found it a bit hard to settle as a consequence but it’s certainly a decent placed that’s worth seeking-out if you are up this way. GBG'24 listed.

Prominent pub that is straight ahead of you as you walk up the side road from the Mile End Road. Inside, there is a traditional public bar to the front with a more modern conservatory/dining room with an open kitchen at the rear. There is also a garden beyond here. Four handpulls are immediately in front of you as you enter. 3 were clipped with Kirkstall Black Band & Thornbridge Jaipur & Lord Marples, whilst the landlady/barmaid was pouring a fourth (Burning Sky Plateau) through. There was no real cider. Seating in the bar is primarily on high tables and stools, with a few more comfortable seating areas to the rear right-hand corner. A black cat had taken residence at the corner of the bar. I sat nearby, watching in amusement as it attacked a bloke who was trying to antagonise it. It's not particularly cheap here, but staff were friendly.