The Blind Beggar, Whitechapel, E1

Notorious East End boozer with an unfortunate place in history, but now almost devoid of old-school character inside (although it retains a decent façade, and there is one display board explaining the infamous events). The 'L'-shaped bar is gloomy and austerely decorated, almost to the point of being oppressive. Also has an equally plain pool room at the back. However, the patio beer garden to one side was quite a pleasant spot on a sunny Spring day (with quite a watchable, if unreliably intermittent, water feature). Although not obvious at first, there are three handpumps on the side part of the counter, offering Doom Bar, Pride and a 'house' Beggars Belief (which seems quite apposite when you get charged £4.70 for it...).