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The European, E10

557-559 Lea Bridge Road
E10
E10 7EQ

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Leyton, Bakers Arms

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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The European

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).

On 6^th April 2025 - rating: 7
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David Hughes left this review about The Drum (JD Wetherspoon)

Small but a very good pub for locals. Unfortunately, a lot of the lower tables have been replaced by higher ones with uncomfortable stools, maybe to deter older people who used to cluster in largish groups? I think the idea was to encourage younger people but why youngsters would want to frequent this pub en masse I fail to imagine. Toilets could be visited more often, but that's a failing with most JDW's and other chains, have a rota up for hourly 'toilet checks' and sign it every 2-3 hours.
A lot of the staff seem to make a good effort, which hasn't always been the case here and many are friendly and accommodating. One has just started a quiz night on a Thursday and i hope she is successful, however, the pub is too small I fear for it to last. I hope not as she is keen and has support. There is a large car park next to the pub and at the time of writing this was free after 5pm. Overall a very friendly local and everyone seems to get on well with each other. A pub where you feel that the staff actually listen to you.

On 27^th November 2019 - rating: 8
[User has posted 4 recommendations about 4 pubs]

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Rex Rattus left this review about The Drum (JD Wetherspoon)

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.

On 27^th October 2017 - rating: 7
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