East London Boozers | The Pembury Tavern
This little gem is a real find! In addition to being a proper drinking den (Milton Brewery goodies and STRONG ale on tap), it has a laid-back student vibe to it that, in the States, I associated with good independent coffee houses.
There is a Bar Billiards table, a total of eight real ales on tap, the house wines are £2.10 for a glass of excellent Cabernet Sauvignon, the food is hearty and plentiful for the money, and the staff are genuinely friendly.
Maybe the decor leaves something to be desired, as it can look a bit empty and abandoned when it isn’t busy, but really, if that is my only criticism of the place, it can’t be too bad, now can it?
Address: 90 Amhurst Road, London, E8 1JH [map]
Phone: 020 8986 8597
Hackney Central (0.2 miles), Homerton (0.7 miles), Dalston Kingsland (0.8 miles)
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5 responses so far ↓
1 Ben // May 18, 2007 at 6:49 pm
Bar Billiards? Count me in…
2 Jeremy // May 18, 2007 at 11:05 pm
Not forgetting it offers free wireless internet and it’s smoke free, what more could one ask for? A great pub.
3 Carole // May 21, 2007 at 8:06 pm
So it’s your job to go and check out all of the local pubs - tough job! Cheers!
4 Gemma @ Pink Garden // Jul 1, 2007 at 8:39 pm
I read your ‘About Jon’ page and was astonished to read that you think East London is much more friendly and open than anywhere else in London! I have lived here all my life and in my experience, East London is the nastiest place on earth [ok, maybe not earth, just the UK…] Everyone has a bad attitude problem and the place is filthy.
I think the further you get from London, the friendlier it is
Anyway, despite that, I’ve really enjoyed looking at your pics and recognising the places. I’ll be re-visiting again to do some more ‘place spotting’
Take care, Gem x
5 London Student Houses // Jan 17, 2008 at 11:39 am
Jesus! some of these pubs are as rough as a*seholes.
Bar Billiards table? did i hear Bar Billiards table?
Count me in!
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