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Green Goose, Bow, E3

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112 Anglo Road
E3
E3 5HD

Phone: 02089801865

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Will Larter left this review about Green Goose

A street corner local, "comfortable and stylish" say my notes made at the time, with an impressive bar counter having red painted wood panelling below and a glasses shelf supported by golden pillars. I was told that they usually have three Five Points beers on, but at the time of my visit (a winter mid-week afternoon) there was just their Best, plus Purity Mad Goose (no relation - apparently a green goose is one that is killed when under four months old). I remember having Five Points Best at the brewery tap, the Pembury Tavern in Hackney, when it was unimpressive, but the beer here wasn't as green and in fact was very good (NBSS 4). The background music, also stylish, was just a bit too loud for me, but on the whole this was an enjoyable visit.

Date of visit: 10th January 2024)

On 13^th August 2024 - rating: 7
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Steve of N21 left this review about Green Goose

Situated just round the corner from the busy Bow main thoroughfare of Roman Road, the review below describes it current set up very well and I agree that they have done an excellent job of bringing this pub up to date to address the gentrification of the area but keeping the East London pub feel.
The front room section with the main bar is well described below and still retains an East End local vibe and is quite separate from the dining area with its open kitchen behind the bar. Then beyond this there is indeed a very pleasant courtyard garden area.
Some good craft ale options as also stated below, but for my visit all four hand pumps were in operation with Five Points XPA and Best, which I am guessing from the previous review are permanent beers and two from Twickenham Brewery in the form of Naked Ladies and a truly excellent London Porter.
I also really enjoyed my visit here and with the gentrified Morgan Arms and Lord Tredegar to the south, the more earthy Albert and the truly time warp Eleanor Arms a stroll to the north, there really is something for everyone in this part of Bow and Mile End.

On 9^th December 2022 - rating: 8
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Tris C left this review about Green Goose

A mid-19th century backstreet Bow pub, which was known as The Lord Cardigan until 2016, at which time it was externally a rather scruffy locals’ boozer with tired Taylor Walker lanterns, Skol and Ind Coope lettering to net curtained windows, the whole looking distinctly uninviting with an interior to match, going by previous reviews.
Unfathomable name aside, this has been massively scrubbed up to take into consideration the ongoing gentrification of the area. I had thought it was going to be a rather predictable gastropub, so gave it a wide berth when I reviewed the area last year; how wrong I was.
The interior is really a decent traditional pub. Shelving aside, there’s no bar back to speak of, but the main bar structure features a gorgeous pot shelf, rising from the bar top from a series of fluted brass columns, emerging from and entering tiered flanges; it’s topped with little wood flourishes from which sprout brass brackets with glass uplighters, all looking somewhat Art Deco. The floor is polished with age – no carpet now – the walls are dark green field panelled to dado height then pale green, up to a white Anaglypta ceiling. The window surrounds are lacquered dark brown. Clear spherical lamps hang from the ceiling and there are similar sconce lights. Further light comes from tea lights in half-pint dimple mugs to the tables, which are either conventional high or low with suitable chairs. There are some banquette booths and Chesterfields. Décor comes in the form of knickknacks and framed prints to the walls. To the rear is a dining area with open kitchen – I’ll bet the previous reviewers didn’t one day envisage Swordfish Niçoise though. Beyond, is a substantial beer garden, exit stage right to the modern swanky lavs (see photo). Music played at a decent level with friendly and efficient staff serving a mixed crowd of professional incomers and older, genuine East Enders.
Just four pumps serving the two ales: Five Points XPA and Best at a very acceptable £4.70 and on great form; Five Points JUPA and Pale were available on tap along with two from the Battersea Brewery, thereafter fizz and Guinness.
I really enjoyed my brief stay here. This makes for a great fivesome with the Little Driver, Morgan Arms, Lord Tredegar and Palm Tree and if you’ve a fetish for kitchen utensils and garden implements bolted to the walls, throw in the Coborn too.

On 19^th September 2021 - rating: 8
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