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The Water Poet
(Now Closed)Pub and Restaurant££££
Spitalfields
The folks at Londonist and Time Out London like this place. Would you agree?
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Samin MApril 14, 2017The place is spacious and you can enjoy either with a large group of friends or a small group. They have a nice room to play pool which is entertaining. £1.50 for each game.
Shaileshwori SharmaSeptember 1, 2015Visited during the recent cider festival and was pleasantly surprised with the decor (circa fairy lights and hay on the floor on one side), the awesome service and lively atmosphere. Recommended!
DaniDecember 15, 2015Came for a Sunday roast which was epic. Yummy Yorkshire pudding, sprouts were slightly under cooked, lamb was delicious. Great beer garden out the back with nice heaters
Sam J.November 27, 2015Nice and warm venue with a back garden and many rooms, and white Vedett on tap :) to avoid during a match though, otherwise you won't be able to move
Glenn EbertMarch 14, 2013Tucked away in an alley off of London's bustling finance district, the pub is notorious for its fantastic fish & chips. Added bonus: a free pint is offered with each order. Cheers.
GeorgeMay 23, 2015Good pub with a lively atmosphere. In the summer after work, there's a great beer garden where everyone congregates until late in the evening
Jeff ByrnesJanuary 27, 2016A brilliant old-school English pub, with the requisite crowd of football-lovers hanging out in front, with a patio & second bar in back.
- Ben RobraAugust 20, 2015Looking for the after work drink and maybe some footy? This is the place to go. Good selection of ales and quick staff. Might be a bit packed though.
Time Out LondonMarch 26, 2012This trendy twist on a traditional boozer is one of the few places to soak up the sun near the City. The barbecue is currently in action weekdays and Saturdays from noon, weather permitting. Read more
Omer CavusogluJuly 12, 2015A place I've loved and been to many times has failed to meet one simple request. Booked table week in advance with good view of TV to watch the Wimbledon final only to receive the worst placed table.
Matt ElphickJuly 22, 2018Nice pub and looks like Sunday Roast is provided by Ginger Pig butchers. Not allowed to drink outside which is a bit crap in this weather!
Matthew RathboneOctober 31, 2011Get this: Pub with good beer, good food, not too expensive, outdoor space, reservable tables, walking distance to/from 4/5 tube lines and it's right next to brick lane!
BarChickAugust 27, 2013With a large enclosed garden that serves hog roast most Saturdays and another sheltered, heated area for the winter, this is truly a smoker’s pub.
WillMcDOctober 21, 2015Fantastic pub in shoreditch. Can get a little crowded, but no worries, the outdoor space is awesome
Carlie SirokoMarch 25, 2016Lots of space, good food, beer garden but football is often on quite loudly and gets very busy with suits m-f after work hours
Great selection of ale, little outdoor area out the back that's beautiful when it's sunny. Not had food here yet.- BarChickAugust 27, 2013They have a large walled garden for the smokers, hog roasts on Saturdays,it’s perfect if you work in the city
Great for football when it's on, big beer garden, Camden Hells on tap. Favourite pub in the Spitalfields area.
Chris HainesMay 2, 2015Large bar and restaurant area, and a very big beer garden section. Gets very busy and crowded.
Ana LaraSeptember 17, 2014Really packed on Fridays but on Saturday is not that crowded. Great outdoor terrace and pool tables. Several sockets to charge your phone.
Vic McGinFebruary 13, 2017Huuuge pub with big beer garden. The food was delightful, but do avoid when there's a match on,it gets manic.
Allan SheriffMarch 14, 2016Good sized venue good for sports and being cool. I've done me fair share of silly drunken antics but the bar staff tend to be pretty cool about it all.
Matt Ta-MinJanuary 3, 2015Good beer garden, though very busy on a Friday night. Good beer selection and food is also decent here.- Gluten FreeMeMay 16, 2017Lovely people, decent priced drinks and good pub food (try the fries and chicken wings!)
Nico MacdonaldOctober 13, 2017Great spaces to meet friends or host a party. Staff are helpful and nice.
Benedict CullenFebruary 21, 2012Enormous pub with good beer and pancakes for shrove Tuesday. Lots of heaters out back in the smoking area. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
nothing elseMay 12, 2014burger was something truly special, this is more than pub food! and decent price. a must visit.
MaríaFebruary 27, 2015The beer garden is definitely the highlight. Watch out for the mouse climbing the walls!
Fernando ElizaldeAugust 14, 2012The place is lovely and service very good, despite being very busy on Sunday at lunch time. Food, however, was unimaginative, flavourless and boring. The batter in the fish was mostly uncooked.
OllyJanuary 11, 2010used to live opposite. brilliant local. big garden, old decor, easy going atmosphere, great staff. unfortunately a lot busier than it used to be. try the fish and chips with creamed peas. best around.
Friendly atmosphere. Good choice of beer and an excellent pint of Guinness.
Catarina BakerNovember 13, 2015A bit disappointed with the fact that I had booked a table here to watch a specific qualifier for the Euro. They confirmed they were going to show it but didn't on the day.
DR GFebruary 9, 2015Great real ale selection, nice old pub with chesterfields and a rare beer garden.
Excellent meeting place close to Liverpool ST station! Abundance of televisions for all sporting sorts! Can get super busy on big match days!
Kelsey FarishSeptember 28, 2013Beautiful atmosphere and lovely back garden area, but a minimum £5 spend on cards. Bring cash.
Fairly average. Packed with city types after work and the beer garden is just a concreted courtyard with little to make it welcoming. If you want sun, head to the Queen of Hoxton rooftop instead.
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- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–10:30 PM
+44 20 7426 0495
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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