This is literally our local pub. It's situated right downstairs of our building. It's one of the chain of JD Weatherspoon pubs around, and since they were having their "Fullers Festival" for 10 days only, I decided it was now or never to visit.
Food
Well, it's pub grub, no gastro pubs here. Slokky had the Fish and chips - Battered fillet of cod, with chips, peas and tartare sauce. We got a pretty generous piece of fish, but the batter was kinda limp and the dish tasteless. The chips tastes really healthy but at least they were nice and fat. And peas are peas, even in London. I tried the Cottage pie, chips and peas. This was more successful, but don't expect anything spectacular. Some salty, but at least not dried beef paired with some fake mash. The best thing though, was the vast arrange of sauces they provide for you. Besides your normal tomato and mayonnaise, you also get all different kinds of mustards, salad cream, mint sauce and malt vinegar. Just pour a vast amount of these all over your food, and you'll be set.
I think I am going to develop a beer drinking habit soon, but the Fullers London Pride I tried was not as good as the John Smith's. Better than anything Australia produces, but I don't think this one does London proud.
Rating - 4.5
Atmosphere
Well, the place was really crowded on a Wednesday night. The crowd though, is more of your family hangout than anything else. In face, it's extremely children friendly.
Rating - 1.5
Service
Well, at least the barman knows how to pour a beer. Besides that, it's a pub, so leave or take as you will.
Rating - 2.5
C-factor
We had the two meals for 7.49 deal. On Wednesdays, all pints are 1.89. It used to be cheaper too, but prices here have gone up. I guess for London it's not too bad.
Rating - 0.5
Brownie Points - 9
Info
87–91 Mansell Street
Aldgate
London
E1 8AN
Phone 020 7680 2850
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