The Eleanor Arms, E3

Review byStephen Farmer11/07/2008Sitting on Old Ford Road between Victoria Park and Roman Road market, the Eleanor Arms brings a nice taste of East End charm back to Bow. The Venue Given its location, and the slightly uninspiring exterior, you might imagine the Eleanor Arms to be a run of the mill Bow boozer, full of stale carpets, tired curtains and the same old drinkers served by a sozzled old lush behind the bar. However, once inside, the immaculate wooden decor that snakes round an impressive central bar offers the hint that, at least aesthetically, this place is a cut above many of the other pubs in the area. The predominance of wood ensures it retains a traditional feel, augmented by a veritable feast of trinkets, pictures, mement