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Nightingale on the Green, E11

51 Nightingale Lane
E11
E11 2EY
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Tris C left this review about Nightingale on the Green

Overlooking Nightingale Green, this is a grade II-listed mid-19th century pub, still with one of two Courage cockerels straddling one of the pub signs, the original name – The Nightingale – to the corner parapet, topped with a bold gold painted finial. The cream and acid green colour scheme and scruffy exterior disappeared around 2016, replaced by one which is now no longer so alarming; cream with a tasteful green, ‘Bancha’ on the Farrow & Ball colour chart, a clear indication of trendification; the ‘etched’ glass presumably arrived at the same time.
Unshackling from the Great British Pubs’ chain has resulted in a recently rebuilt interior and gastro colour scheme, so the previous reviews probably no longer apply; even the previous GBP interior looked cocktail-orientated. There’s also a function room called ‘Mrs. Butterfield’s Lounge’, available for the likes of, ‘business lunches’ and ‘book clubs’, a must for the new breed of locals?
Most of the pub’s interior can be seen on their website, but otherwise there’s a modern boarded floor, new and rather cheap-looking bar array, the pot shelf topped with an ugly UV insect zapper. The colour scheme is bottle green to three-quarter height, then off-white to a similar ceiling. Furniture is conventional, with tan vinyl upholstered banquettes. Light fittings were mixed and décor was thin, one item of note being a framed montage made from multi-coloured shotgun cartridges in an attractive wainscoted snug, with log burning stove and pretty etched ‘Nightingale’ mirror above; otherwise, a framed West Ham shirt was on display, along with a black and white photo of Bobby Moore. I had made the mistake of arriving on a DJ night with deafening dance anthems, played by a rather sweary jockey, rendering conversation impossible; several TVs showed the football in silence. There were a small number of older more traditional locals in, comprehensibly outnumbered by young drinkers, a great many spilling out onto the slip road.
There are now just two ales: Pride and Landlord at a very reasonable £2.40 a half, served by a barmaid who had to be told three times what I wanted, such was the cacophony; there’s irony in here somewhere.
With the lack of cask variety and awful din, this isn’t a great pub, though the local Club 18-30 brigade seem to like it and good luck to ‘em. But if I’m in the area again, you’ll find me next door in the Duke.

On 28th January 2024 - rating: 3
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Quinno _ left this review about The Nightingale

Located in the back streets a short walk from Snaresbrook tube is the striking Nightingale, a listed building and painted remarkably green. The interior is spread out over four distinct areas coming off a central bar and the décor is comfy and welcoming, akin to an extension of one’s living room with (yet more) green upholstered banquettes, stools and curtains. We settled in the snug area next to the fire (forgot to see if it was real or not) and I’d have been happy to do a good shift on the ales here. Four were on over the five pubs though I shamefully neglected to make a note of them, I do recall, however, they were mainly from mid-sized regionals. Quality was good though prices were a little on the steep side. Pub grub is offered and I would have been tempted had I not had other crawlees to consider. TV was showing the Six Nations and there were some old brewery mirrors for decoration. I liked this one and would happily make the effort to call again.

On 24th March 2012 - rating: 8
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Rex Rattus left this review about The Nightingale

A very green pub this, and I’m not referring to its ecological credentials. The exterior is a surprisingly attractive mix of green and cream, and inside the banquettes, curtains and stools are all dark green, with the walls painted a light green. The carpet’s a dull red though. It’s got a central island bar, the furnishings are banquettes, stools and normal tables and chairs, and although there is a small room at the back with tables set for diners, this is by no means an upmarket foody pub. The menu is packed full of pub grub at very reasonable prices. Sandwiches are between £2.95 and £3.50, and the daily specials, such as steak and kidney (and ale) pie are all £6.95. The classic all day breakfast is £5.95. There are the usual array of TVs on the walls, but only one was on during my Wednesday lunchtime visit, apparently in order to play Magic Radio.
The ale choice definitely needs a mention. There were five ales on – Courage Best; Ringwood Boondoggle; Jennings Cumberland; Nethergate Suffolk County; and Everard’s Tiger (£3.45 a pint). I had the Tiger, which was excellent. This is a very good ale selection for a pub that is somewhat off the beaten track. Although it’s not perfect (personally I could have done without the radio station being broadcast over the pub), this is an excellent, comfortable, clean and well cared for pub. Close to being a gem I would say. I would most certainly love to pay a return visit.

On 30th March 2011 - rating: 8
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Map location corrected by Rex Rattus
Leytonstone High Road, 1.75 miles, 33 min walk (show)
Wood Street, 1.82 miles, 35 min walk (show)
Leyton Midland Road, 2.31 miles, 44 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for Nightingale on the Green, E11
28th Jan 2024, 20:49
Review submitted by Tris C amended by Tris C
 
28th Jan 2024, 20:43
Review submitted by Tris C amended by Tris C

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  • Function Room : Yes - Madame Butterfield's Lounge. - last updated 28 January 2024 by Tris C
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 30 September 2015 by hondo .
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  • Live Music : Yes - Gaelic. - last updated 28 January 2024 by Tris C
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  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
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