View Full Version : London Meet Up - Leytonstone
Pubsignman
04-10-2011, 23:33
A London get together was discussed on this thread: http://forums.pubsgalore.co.uk/showthread.php?8461-One-door-opens-amp-another-closes/page3
The idea is to visit the newly restored and reopened Red Lion in Leytonstone for their beer festival which is running for two weeks from 10th October.
A few people have said they would be available for a meet up during the second week of the festival (w/c 17th October), so it would be good if we could firm up a date and entice a few more of you along. The pub is close to Leytonstone tube station, which is a 15 minute or so ride from Liverpool St on the Central Line. There are a couple of other pubs nearby including a JDW and the GBG listed North Star.
I'm free on the 18th, 19th and 20th and could probably make the 17th as well, but I wouldn't be able to commit to that until nearer the time.
Anyone else fancy it?
I can only do the Wednesday (19th) that week but at the moment I can do Mon (10th) Tues (11th) Wed (12th) or Fri (14th) the previous week.
sheffield hatter
05-10-2011, 09:34
I can only do the Wednesday (19th) that week.
Wednesday 19th is good for me too.
trainman
05-10-2011, 12:43
19th possible for me, as far as I know.
19th possible for me, as far as I know.
Me too, at the moment...
Rex_Rattus
05-10-2011, 20:43
Wed 19th is good for me as well. Starting to look like a plan...
PaulOfHorsham
05-10-2011, 20:50
My last 3 days holiday entitlement for this year start on the 19th.... Which is kind of handy.
I'll open up an A-Z or Bing Maps in a moment, but the Brodies pub (King William IV, I think it's called?) is in the neighbourhood, is it not?
sheffield hatter
10-10-2011, 13:18
... the Brodies pub (King William IV, I think it's called?) is in the neighbourhood, is it not?
This is it... (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/25128/) According to Google maps, it's a 15 minute bus ride (Kirkdale Road (Stop M): 257; alight at Lea Bridge Road Bakers Arms (Stop ND)). Or you could walk (10 mins?) to Leytonstone High Road and catch a train to Leyton Midland Road, then walk again (10 mins?). Walking door to door is about 40 minutes.
I'd be more interested in taking in just these two than doing the JDW and North Star, GBG listed or not! Anyone got views on meeting in either King William or Red Lion first?
Now then, I'd like to come to this but there's a (hopefully!) distinct possibility I will have an interview the following day. I've been meaning to get out to East London for a while so if I cannot make it, I will follow your antics with interest and re-create the route myself over Xmas!
PaulOfHorsham
10-10-2011, 21:19
Walking door to door is about 40 minutes.
I'd be more interested in taking in just these two than doing the JDW and North Star, GBG listed or not! Anyone got views on meeting in either King William or Red Lion first?
TfL reckon I can walk between the Red Lion & King Billy in 25 minutes (I told them I was a quick walker). I'm keen to give the King William a try-out, having had a few (but by no means enough) Brodies ales and liking the look of their line-up.
It's 1.6 miles (31 mins walk accoording to Bing Maps) between the 2 - must admit I thought they ere closer together than that and there isn't even a "lucky dip" pub half way is. Looks like the W15, W16 and W19 buses go roughly between the 2 if anyone is feeling lazy.
sheffield hatter
10-10-2011, 22:00
I suggest meeting in the Red Lion first, because it'll be getting towards the end of the 2nd week of the beer festival, so there's every chance it'll be a wash out. If not, great. But if it is, at least we'll have the Brodies to look forward to.
trainman
11-10-2011, 11:24
I'd agree Red Lion first. For the selfish reason that I haven't been before. Plus, in the warm arms of £1.99ppint at KW, one can become disinclined to move on! Lazy bus for me!
I suggest meeting in the Red Lion first, because it'll be getting towards the end of the 2nd week of the beer festival, so there's every chance it'll be a wash out. If not, great. But if it is, at least we'll have the Brodies to look forward to.
I'm not too bothered which way round we do them but the main consideration is getting home afterwards and the Red Lion is more convenient for a tube station. I don't mind a hike to get to a pub but would prefer a quick and easy getaway late at night after I've had a few!
trainman
11-10-2011, 11:46
I'm not too bothered which way round we do them but the main consideration is getting home afterwards and the Red Lion is more convenient for a tube station. I don't mind a hike to get to a pub but would prefer a quick and easy getaway late at night after I've had a few!
Fair point Roger, tho Walthamstow and Leyton tubes should be busable from KW in ~10mins later evening. I note the W16 from Leytonstone (tube) to KW is listed at just 7mins.
Looking at various options but I will probably bus it to Canning Town or Stratford and pick up Tube or DLR from there.
Had a message from the boss at the Red Lion - there will be 80 ales and 10 farmhouse ciders over the festival period and the plan is to have 10 Festival ales available on any given day across the 2 weeks, 5 from up north and 5 from down south. Obviously he can't say what will be on by the 19th but I don't think there will be any problem of ale shortage whether we get there first of last.
Pubsignman
12-10-2011, 14:28
I don't really mind which pub we start at. What sort of time will you all be arriving? I'll probably struggle to get there before 18:30 - 19:00 unfortunately.
I'll be in whatever pub we finally settle on around 5'ish.
sheffield hatter
12-10-2011, 20:40
I'll be aiming to get to the Red Lion (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/25139/) about 6. Hope to meet some of you there.
Pubsignman
13-10-2011, 11:34
Okay, unless there are any late objections, shall we settle on meeting at the Red Lion on the 19th Oct from 5pm onwards with a view to moving on to the King William later in the evening.
Look forward to seeing you all there. :cheers:
trainman
13-10-2011, 12:01
Works for me, eta 18:00
Rex_Rattus
13-10-2011, 13:37
I'll be in whatever pub we finally settle on around 5'ish.
I reckon on getting to the Red Lion about 1700 hrs. For everyone else - if you see a couple of blokes sporting Pubs Galore T-shirts it could well be Roger and I.
PaulOfHorsham
14-10-2011, 18:24
I'll look for you both then
I'll look for you both then
Still hoping to make it, but unlikely to be there before six. I have Roger's number so will probably call (if that's OK with him) when I get off the tube to confirm where you all are.
if you see a couple of blokes sporting Pubs Galore T-shirts it could well be Roger and I.
I'll probably be in work clobber but apart from Sheffield Hatter I think I have met everyone a few times times so we should all find each other relatively easily.
I have Roger's number so will probably call (if that's OK with him) when I get off the tube to confirm where you all are.
No problem.
Wow - that's the first time I have used the multiquote - feeling quite pleased with myself.
Sorry Gents, won't be able to join tomorrow as others have considered customer issues come before me having a beer, so will be heading to the airport first thing tomorrow morning instead......:(
Anyway, have a good one...
Beers currently on according to the boss - Grain Bramble & Best Bitter, Green Jack RIPPER (8.5%), Allgates Twitter and Busted, Wolf Brewery Whistle, The Otter Brewery Otter Head, Box Brewery Derail Ale, Mighty Oak Simply the Best, Cottage Brewery Trident and Antic's Burnham No6 IPA (special brew). Sounds good but I might give the Ripper a miss!
sheffield hatter
19-10-2011, 12:47
I'll probably be in work clobber but apart from Sheffield Hatter I think I have met everyone a few times times so we should all find each other relatively easily.
I'll be wearing a Luton Town shirt. Shouldn't be too many of those in Leytonstone on a Wednesday evening.:)
I'll be wearing a Luton Town shirt. Shouldn't be too many of those in Leytonstone on a Wednesday evening.:)
You don't even find Leyton Orient shirts in Leytonstone on a Wednseday evening, especially when they have a home match.
Good to see all those there tonight - and even managed to get back via a quick stop at the Rack & Tenter to claim my free pint from those nice people at Marstons - but look out for Paul's review of the King William the Fourth!
Was a good night - great to see everyone again. Had a message from the Red Lion boss on Facebook hoping we all enjoyed his beers! Certainly was a couple of dodgy pints in the King Bill 4 - I hope that is not going to be a recurring problem as I have have not encountered it before from anyone I know who has been there. At least it gave us an opportunity to tick off another 'Spoons festival beer down the road. Managed to get home in one piece and even resisted the temptation of the kebab shop.
I believe we all stuck our names down for a trek around Carshalton at some stage so will have to get that sorted out once Nottingham is out of the way.
PaulOfHorsham
20-10-2011, 10:30
look out for Paul's review of the King William the Fourth!
Well, yes, as I think we discussed: how to review without getting the solicitors round to PG Towers.....
A good night out, though, in so far as I remember it
Al 10000
20-10-2011, 14:35
I believe we all stuck our names down for a trek around Carshalton at some stage so will have to get that sorted out once Nottingham is out of the way.
I had a great crawl round Carshalton on 13 August 2005 i managed 9 one was closed,the locals in the Hope were slagging my home town off but light heartedly about the gun crime at the time.
I really enjoyed all the pubs in carshalton and managed to get 1 in beddington and 1 in wallingon before going to Sutton where i did 7 more pubs and i then ended up in Pimlico where i did 3 more pubs and ended up in the worst pub of the day the Lord Burleigh,i usually end up in a dive thats par for the course for me.
I hope you all have a good time there like i did.
PaulOfHorsham
23-10-2011, 20:11
look out for Paul's review of the King William the Fourth!
OK, done that (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/25128/) - I think I've been fair.
sheffield hatter
23-10-2011, 20:30
I think I've been fair.
Agreed, nothing to argue about there. Any beer can go off, but it would have been better customer service for them to have replaced your first pint. It had the small of rancid raisins - definitely not what the brewer intended. The beers I had, on the other hand, were probably a bit young...
sheffield hatter
23-10-2011, 20:31
BTW, forgot to say - I had a very enjoyable evening and it was great to meet you guys. Hope to see you again before long.
OK, done that (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/25128/) - I think I've been fair.
If I hadn't been there and witnessed (ie tasted) them myself I would think you were crackers. Just goes to show that maybe we shouldn't always take previous reviews as gospel no matter how good a pub's reputation is.
Bumping this back to life because I am meeting up with a couple of friends this coming Saturday and are going to 'do' the eastern part of the Central Line.
Our hitlist:
The Forest Gate Inn (The Forest Gate Inn (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/11801/) )
111, Bell Common, Epping, Essex, CM16 4DZ
Epping (0.8 miles)
Queen Victoria (The Queen Victoria (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/11808/))
Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, CM16 7ES
Theydon Bois (0.1 miles)
The Nightingale (The Nightingale (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/25135/))
51 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead, London, E11 2EY
Snaresbrook (0.3 miles)
Red Lion (The Red Lion (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/25139/))
640 High Road, E11 3AA
Leytonstone (0.2 miles)
North Star (North Star (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/25136/))
24 Browning Road, E11 3AR
Leytonstone (0.4 miles)
The Birkbeck Tavern (The Birkbeck Tavern (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/25129/))
45, Langthorne Rd, London, E11 4HL
Leyton (0.3 miles)
Leyton Orient Supporters Club (http://www.orientsupporters.org/ £1 entry, free to CAMRA members)
West Stand, Matchroom Stadium, Leyton, London, E10 5N
Leyton (0.4 miles)
The Bar (The Bar (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/66268/))
19 Seven Ways Parade, Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6JX
Gants Hill (0.1 miles)
The King Edward VII (King Edward VII (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/25271/))
47 Broadway, London, E15 4BQ
Stratford (0.3 miles)
Tap East (Tap East (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/75177/))
7 International Square, Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, Olympic Park, E20 1EE
Stratford (0.4 miles)
Water Poet (a bit mad - The Water Poet (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/25344/) )
Folgate Street, Spitalfields, London, London, E1 6BX
Liverpool Street (0.3 miles)
Viaduct (Fullers Heritage - Viaduct Tavern (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/23290/))
126, Newgate St, London, EC1A 7AA
St. Pauls (0.2 miles), Blackfriars (0.3 miles), Farringdon (0.3 miles)
Are we missing any good ones from Stratford to Theydon Bois? :cheers:
Probably start in LOFC Supporters Club and watch the day slide away from there.:nishelypished:
trainman
06-02-2012, 12:23
Busy day Quinno! Not been in the Water Poet, but am pretty certain I'd be looking at Pride of Spitalfields instead. Not much further from L'pool St.
Pubsignman
06-02-2012, 13:00
Looks like a good day out to me. If you want a stop off at Bethnal Green, I would suggest trying The Camel (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/24941/). They do good pie and mash as well.
Make sure you time your visit to Tap East so as to avoid the worst of the shoppers. To get there from the tube station, you have to walk the full length of the Westfield shopping centre. It was packed on my mid-week visit - I dread to think what it will be like on a Saturday.
Busy day Quinno! Not been in the Water Poet, but am pretty certain I'd be looking at Pride of Spitalfields instead. Not much further from L'pool St.
Ah, good shout but have already 'done' that one before, this is a virgin pubs tour. Mind you, should we be needing a curry later on the day!
Looks like a good day out to me. If you want a stop off at Bethnal Green, I would suggest trying The Camel (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/24941/). They do good pie and mash as well.
Make sure you time your visit to Tap East so as to avoid the worst of the shoppers. To get there from the tube station, you have to walk the full length of the Westfield shopping centre. It was packed on my mid-week visit - I dread to think what it will be like on a Saturday.
EDIT - Yeah the Camel is definite I think, I had Bethnal Green written down as being on another line (duh), so I've added it. Cheers PSM
In the end the football was called off and the Supporters Club wasn't open. However I still managed to do nine others, including the Camel!
Maldenman
12-02-2012, 15:06
Quinno what time did you hit The Camel? Headed there in the week but it was closed 'till 4, are the hours more user friendly at weekends?
Quinno what time did you hit The Camel? Headed there in the week but it was closed 'till 4, are the hours more user friendly at weekends?
Last pub of the day, got there around 8.
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