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The Bell, Walthamstow, E17
E17
E17 4NE
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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Aqualung . left this review about The Bell
I popped in today en route to the Brodie's Bunny Basher festival. All eight pumps were going with three bog standard beers (Tribute, Summer Lightning and TT Landlord) and an interesting mix of more obscure guests (O'Hanlon's Diablo, Cotleigh Honey Buzzard, Bristol Beer Factory Bristol Sunrise, Kent Brewery Enigma and Green Jack Orange Wheat).
I tried the Enigma (£3.50) and the Diablo (£3.60). Both were in excellent condition and the 10% CAMRA discount made the (for me) high price more bearable.
Despite the "retro" gimmicks (the dimple mugs and the junk shop furnishing) I really like this place. It's great to see NE London gradually becoming an area worth visiting for pubs other than just the Spoons outlets.
On 30th March 2013
- rating: 9
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Wumpus . left this review about The Bell
Popped in for a swift one recently as I'd only just heard about the refurbishment - this pub had got so bad over the last few years that I usually just ignored it, however no more. My visit was brief but I was very pleasantly surprised by the transformation and I can only agree with (most of) Aqualungs review - will definitely be returning.
On 11th March 2013
- rating: 7
[User has posted 2 recommendations about 2 pubs]