Lord Nelson, E14

Randomness Guide to London - Lord Nelson entry

Randomness Guide to London - Lord Nelson entry

Young's Bitter and Bombardier were the only real ales on. The Young's Bitter (at £2.70 a pint) was just about OK. This pub looks very unprepossessing from the outside, but is better when you step inside. The emphasis seems to be on food, but there's no problem if you just want to have a drink. I didn't eat there, but the food being devoured by other punters looked to be very good. There is a pool table at the back; a few sofas, but the majority of the seating consists of normal tables and chairs. It's a largish corner site pub, that unfortunately has not apparently retained any evidence of its mid-Victorian heritage. But it's a reasonably good pub – not worth going out of your way to find, though OK if you're in the area and fancy a pint. I would sum it up as being clean and functional, and quite welcoming.

Very nice pub. Very welcoming. The semi circular seat could do with re upholstering. Sells real ale. Nelson and the Victory pictures adorn the walls. Kids welcome up to 7 pm. No smoking area available.