The Birkbeck Tavern — Restaurant in London

Unfortunately what may be a lovely pub was misrepresented by the man behind the bar tonight. I came into the pub around 7pm, after losing my phone and being left stranded away from home in the cold after 2 hours. I asked the barman if I could have access to a phone to get help so I could get home, and he simply said 'No'. I said I understood but that could I borrow £1.50 so I could get a bus home - I live a bus ride away and could bring it back the next night. I was told no again. Instead I had to rely on a stranger at a bus stop to support me. I would hope that if this happened in another pub to the bartender's daughter that they would get the help that I didn't receive tonight from them - This is not what...

Only started coming here when the new management took over a few months ago and can’t stop returning now. In a city that’s full of gentrified pubs, The Birkbeck Tavern is a proper old school East End boozer, full of history and charm. It’s spacious inside with a lovely beer garden outside that has tables in the open or under shelter with a heated lamp. They show sports events and have live events on regularly, there’s an eclectic jukebox and a pool table too. The drinks are reasonably priced and the food is delicious. Everyone is welcome, including animals, and there is a great sense of community. Best pub in...

I went with a friend for our first pint in a pub after Covid lockdown, on a Monday evening. It was pretty dead. There is a lovely beer garden (the reason why I chose the venue) but it was raining so we stayed indoors. There were just a few locals / regulars. Dogs seem allowed. There was no food but we were told we could order pizza and have it delivered on site. We did have table service, which was nice. It's a bit unfair to rate this place based on a rainy Monday evening but on the night it was very dead and soulless...