Hoxton pubs

A disintegrating exterior isn't perhaps the best of introductions to any pub, but The Eagle's shabby shell is only a cover for a good-natured, crowded and slightly upmarket boozer that is notable for its wide selection of decent foreign lagers, some excellent real ales on tap and a tasty but expensive menu. Kitted out in an assortment of posters, some slightly mangled attempts at colour and decor, with plenty of tables but plenty of punters at them, it manages not to veer too far into pretentious Hoxton territory, and is consequently a good place for a long boozing session. The George and Vulture sits in the heart of Hoxton surrounded by wine bars and clubs. It sell Fuller's ales and has a good selection of wines, it has a very warming open fire and a really great mini grand piano, which is in need of some good players. Thursday nights alternate between acoustics with some really great talent, and an open mike jam, organised by showcase55. Tuesday night is quiz night and on Friday there's a disco. The staff and management are very friendly and the service is second to none, there is no entry fee to this pub and the prices always remain the same, which is reasonable. The atmosphere is always good and customers mingle, and never be surprised if suddenly there are a number of customers who come in fancy dress. There is food available but the menu is currently under review. Truly well worth a visit. Not reviewed yet.

Want to review it? Garish green tiling on the outside, dark and scruffy wooden interior. Considering the usual faddish rubbish in the area, a decent straightforward pub is just about as good as things get. A tiny Shepherd Neame house too small for a pool table, but it does sell some really great ales. Food wise you can get a basic sandwich lunchtimes for around a pound, it has several darts teams and a licencee who has been there over 30 years. As annoyingly precious and precocious as the name would suggest.

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