The Prince George, E8

Traditional side-street pub, retaining much of its original layout, including a lounge / dining room behind the main 'L'-shaped bar, what is now a pool room further back and a snug-type alcove beyond that. Imposing bar-back directly opposite the entrance, topped - for no obvious reason - by various stuffed birds and a plaster-cast bust of Brunel. Furniture and decor otherwise pleasantly traditional, and it also has a fair-sized patio beer garden at the front. Four of five handpumps in operation, offering London Pride, Gales Spring Sprinter, Sambrook's Pumphouse Pale and Hackney American Pale Ale (£4.80).

The previous reviewer just about says it all. There was essentially a young clientele, with a couple of individuals being far too young at only a few weeks or months old, who very vocally expressed their dissatisfaction with something or other. I've been in other pubs where tots start screaming and seen them taken outside - but not here where we were all made to suffer. But the pub itself was just fine. The bar counter, some wood panelling including look original Victorian work, but of course it's now completely opened up at the front, with a couple of rooms at the back, one of which provided some sanctuary from the cacophony at the front. Perhaps if one visited at other than a Saturday evening it would be a much quiter and more welcoming place.