The Queens Head — Restaurant in London

🚇 Limehouse 🍺 £5.00 Amstel ❤️ A revived friendly Limehouse local. . The Queens Head is located on the corner of atmospheric York Square on the edge of Limehouse in East London. The nearest Tube is Limehouse DLR which is only a four minute walk away. . This pub was built in 1827 and is Grade II listed. After a period of closure the pub was revamped and reopened in March this year. This pub has a claim to fame, in July 1987 the Queen Mother paid a visit and poured herself a pint, declaring it better than champagne. This pub is where “that photo” was taken that you see on pub walls up and down the country. . This is a two bar pub that is simply decorated with bold colours. There is a stripped wood floor running throughout both bars, mid blue and white walls, butt and bead panelling and some wallpapered sections too. The seating is a mix of a large banquette, low and high level stools plus traditional tables and chairs. The traditional servery straddles the two bars and adds a bit character to the overall look and feel of this boozer. . The beer line up was diverse and included two cask ales and brews from the Pillars Brewery in E17. Being as unadventurous as always, I decided on an Amstel. My pint was excellent and reasonably priced at a fiver. The food menu here is predominantly pizza, most of which cost around £12. It was a nice to see you can get pie, mash and liquor for £7.50 from G Kelly's from Roman Road. The pub also does hearty Roasts on a Sunday for £15. . The atmosphere here was friendly and upbeat on this Sunday afternoon. The pub was fairly busy in and out with a mix of local punters and a few exploring the area. This pub shows live sport, there were a few in to watch the F1 and Rugby. This pub has plenty to keep you entertained, there is a quiz on a Monday and Vinyl DJ nights throughout the month. . Great to see this pub back open again and trading. This pub is definitely worth a visit, I’m sure the Queen Mum would have approved. . ℹ️ Info correct on...

Well worth repeated visits. At first sight you think you've walked onto the set of EastEnders, situated as it is on the corner of an authentic East End Square surrounded by beautifully restored little two up two down cottages. The only difference is that these probably go for well in excess of half a million quid! The pub is however full of local EastEnders and there's an atmosphere in there harking back to the Second World War. Indeed the area the pub serves would have been heavily hit by bombing in the early 1940's. The only things missing are a piano and Chas 'n Dave, although they do hold regular live music events. But you wouldn't be surprised if at any moment a Pearly King or Queen walked in. As far as the beer is concerned, the Young's Ordinary and Special are both in sparkling form, helped by regular pipe cleaning. Something which you should always expect in Young's houses, but sadly don't always get. And yes they stock Ramrod, warm and chilled. I've lost count of the number of supposed authentic Young's ale houses I've visited over the past few years, who have chosen not to stock the brewery's most famous bottled ale. Well done the new(ish)...

Update - don't go here if you want draft beer. Went back Wednesday - Nothing on tap at all, just lagers, so disappointing!! Went over to the Ship, 2 minutes walk away, they had 3 draft beers - GreenKing IPA, Timothy Taylor Landlord and Doom Bar - brilliant. The TTL was in excellent condition - thanks! And plenty of outside seating on a warm lovely evening.

Great to see this local pub open again with friendly bar staff and attentive service. Sadly most of the great decor has gone but the best bitter was excellent ..really well kept and the prices are sensible. I would have given more stars if it wasn't for the serious lack of seating... come on add a few more tables and chairs, as plenty of space to do so. Also, the lighting is fierce for a relaxing drinking evening... and it wasn't just me saying that! Almost...