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The Camel, E2
E2
E2 0JD
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The Camel Pub
Wednesdays are a camel's best friend, and our #pieweek specials go oh so well with @BeavertownBeer #humpday https://t.co/bfbeOS1W4m
9:26 PM Mar 8th 2017 from Twitter for iPhone
Reviews of The Camel (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about The Camel
A good looking back street local, quite small and friendly. There are three hand pumps (see photo), but when I asked for one of the beers that was not a 5% coffee stout, both had trouble pouring and on checking the cellar were found to be at the bottom of the barrel. Apparently the person that runs the cellar was not on duty, but one of the customers had some familiarity with it, and pulled through what was thought to be the next barrel of Wandle. However, this was clearly faulty, being murky and dull, so I just asked for my money back. Disappointing, and hopefully just an isolated incident rather than a terminal decline.
Date of visit: 10th January 2024
On 13th August 2024
- rating: 5
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Quinno _ left this review about The Camel
I seem to be unlucky with this one as I always end-up here at the end of a long day with notes either sketchy or non-existent. Sentiments are similar to my review of 11 years ago, it’s a beautiful burgundy and cream tiled exterior whilst the interior is fairly basic, a bit tight and scruffy but decent enough – knocked-around too much to really linger though the red and black wallpaper is striking. Stayed for pie & mash and we were all happy with our chow. Untappd tells me I had a pint of Adnams Mosaic to which I commented ‘lovely’ so let’s call that an NBSS 4 and my rating an 8. GBG'24 listed, which is fair enough,
March 2012
A small narrow pub with a charming tiled façade, located on a street corner. The inside has been modernised but is more tasteful than some of the ghastly interiors London can offer. A fair range of four ales were on and the keg and cider choices were decent too. It was the end of a long crawl and I have no idea what I was given to drink but I was happy enough to consume it. The place seemed friendly and was pretty busy. I’d happily pop back to sample again and maybe this time make some proper notes. Rated 7
On 27th October 2023
- rating: 8
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Tris C left this review about The Camel
A first for us a few nights ago into this late Victorian corner pub and what a treat! The most noticeable thing on arrival is the beautiful glazed burgundy tilework with raised scroll motifs, the name picked out on cream coloured glazed tiles to the fascia, all of which probably dates from around 1900.
Inside it's a very dinky place, broadly L-shaped with bar to the rear, which is attractive and probably original, featuring an unusual brass handrail; to the rear is a lovely brass Victorian cash register. The floor is bare boarded and there's wainscoting to the rear, above which are some old prints. A couple of mirrors adorn the wall, which are covered with black and red floral wallpaper; wooden fittings are dark lacquered with lighting comprising mainly glass and brass hanging lanterns with similar sconce lights and gas effect spherical sconce lights to the rear snug.
There's food, but it's along the likes of pies, or what looked like stew and mash, all of which looked very good.
The pub was full barring one table - it's a small pub - and most customers seemed to be under 40. The staff were very friendly and efficient, delivering my pint of Adnams Sea Strange to my table and for just £4.20 - very good it was too. Sambrook's Wandle was also on offer, though two pumps were sadly unused. In all, there was a great feel to the place.
This makes for a good double with The Florists Arms next door and is a must-visit if in E2 - for once, you'll look forward to a pub that gives you the hump.
On 18th October 2020
- rating: 8
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Cambridge Heath (London), 0.44 miles, 8 min walk (show)
Whitechapel, 0.98 miles, 18 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No - Outside bench seating. - last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes - Mainly pies - last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Live Music : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 27 October 2023 by Quinno _
