The European, E10

Traditional pub, recently refurbished by Remarkable Pubs after having been a 'spoons (The Drum) for a while. Partly opened-out layout, with the bar and a large booth raised up by three steps, and a U-shaped arrangement of seating / dining areas at street level. All quite nicely done, with a mixture of traditional and semi-modern features. Three cask ales on handpump - Landlord, Adnams Lighthouse and Five Points Best (£4.80) - and a reasonable selection of mostly crafty keg beers (including a couple from Litovel in Czechia).

Official site of The European - theeuropeanpub.co.uk

Official site of The European - theeuropeanpub.co.uk

Official site of The European - www.instagram.com

Official site of The European - www.instagram.com

We were in here for our breakfast/brunch before setting off to sample the delights of Walthamstow's pub. The traditional breakfast in here is the fairly standard (for London anyway) £3.35. I also had a pint of Nethergate Stour Valley Gold for £1.99, which is outstanding value even for during a 'spoons beer festival. The range of ales on offer was also good, although I tend to expect that during their festivals. We thought that this 'spoons was a notch or two above the norm. There are several separate drinking areas, and the light pine wood everywhere gave it a much lighter aspect than in most 'spoons with their dark varnish, and the small conservatory type area at the back also made it much brighter. There's also an outside drinking area at the back. The two members of staff with whom we interacted were more friendly and helpful than is sometimes the case in a 'spoons. This is simply a better than average 'spoons - or at least it was when I visited.