Beer selection in London

“A truly wonderful wine shop led by James and Will. Their knowledge and selection of wines is hard to beat. They are sound lads, with a passion for great wine that they share with their customers. Their recommendation of Puligny-Montrachet, Jacques Carillon 2020 hit the nail on the head when I was describing my love for Burgundy whites. A sumptuous wine that I am already dreaming of buying again!”

Strap and Scraper London Barbershop is a stylish grooming destination located on Cheshire Street in the heart of East London. This shop offers a perfect blend of modern aesthetics and classic barbering techniques for the discerning gentleman. They specialize in high-quality foil fades, precision beard trimming, and traditional razor neck shaves. Every service is designed to be a transformative experience, often including a professional hair wash and the use of premium grooming products.

“My experience was online and I visited their website yesterday evening to purchase a bottle as a gift. Placing an order was very easy to do and it was great to see that there was a local delivery option available too which I took advantage of. Received a phone call this morning confirming my order and to arrange delivery for a time which was suitable to me. I opted anytime today and loved the fact it got delivered within the hour. Absolutely great service from Jonathan who promptly delivered my wine to the doorstep with a smile. Will definitely return and consider Banstead Vintners as my first port of call for wine purchases in the future. Prices were competitive for the wine I was after, so I'm really pleased with the experience overall.”

“It's simply one of the best coffee shops in Hackney. Really, they do great coffee. It's also a carefully curated grocery, where each bottle of wine, beer and food is chosen with a keen and discerning eye. The owners are lovely people, proud to call it my local coffee shop!”

“I had my eye on visiting this place for a while as it’s not far from home. I love craft beer. The gentleman at store was very knowledgeable about all the beers in the store. I told him what sort of beers I liked & he selected a bunch for me to try. I liked all the beers he recommended! Also, if you live within a certain radius of the store they will deliver for free for minimum order of £35.”

“Massively disappointed at the lack of art and craft supplies in this boutique. Had a great time drowning my sorrows in it's excellent selection of ales, beers, and porters however”

“Superb local craft beer micropub. Has a constantly changing mix of craft and keg beers ales and ciders.”

“Went in for breakfast, nice warm welcome from staff. Good choice of breakfast items and paninis. We ordered the nibbles and classic breakfasts and they didn't disappoint. Excellent quality and all cooked beautifully, really tasty. We loved the interior with the butchers counter and deli. Bought some items from the butcher who was so friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely return if in the area and would recommend.”

“The complimentary after purchase service is amazing which is also one of the many reasons we decided to buy our jewellery from De Beers. From my opinion, De Beers has the best diamonds with good price (still very pricey of course) ; their service is outstanding as compared to others competitors but you can tell they have outstanding knowledge about diamonds. Most importantly, they are a proper and authentic Jewellers!”

“I went here yesterday for my Sunday lunch and the food is amazing. The staff are really helpful and friendly. It has a really wonderful vibe inside, and was a perfect chilled autumn Sunday. Will 100% be returning.”

“Absolutely delicious meal! Every dish was bursting with flavor, the portions were generous, and the drinks were the perfect complement. The service was also excellent, making for a truly enjoyable dining experience. 10/10!”

“A must visit for anyone who wants to see our rich tradition of pubs in East London before it's too late. Don't just pose outside making TikTok videos, get yourself multiple pints of beer and make sure you have a good old chinwag with as many people as you can around the tables before getting hoofed out onto the cobbles at closing time. Piano night on a Monday is a great buzz. This place is the only pub I know in inner city London serving Crouch Vale and it's very nice. The ESB will also give you some old strong London flavours if you've never had it before. The staff are cool and I want to see this place stay the same for another 100 years.”

“What an incredible find! If you're looking for genuine Italian food made with passion, this is the place. The homemade lasagna, straight from a family recipe, was absolute perfection—rich, flavourful, and clearly made with love. The wine list was superb, and our server's recommendation was the perfect pairing. We finished with a fantastic dessert that was the ideal end to the meal. The best part was seeing the owner in the kitchen, pouring his heart into the food. That passion is the secret ingredient. We're already planning our next visit!”

“Such tasty pizza, loved it. Great bread, super flavourful tomato paste, perfect size to fill up, and all this in a very convenient location. They have a kids menu too. Totally recommend this place if you feeling hungry in this area.”

“Great service, friendly staff, and the pizza was excellent. I highly recommend it. We were served by Carmen.”

“This place is really nice — great location and easy to find. I ordered the beef noodle soup, and it turned out much better than I expected. The broth was rich and flavorful, the beef was super tender, and the noodles had just the right texture. Overall, it was a very satisfying meal. Special shoutout to Lucy, the server. she was really friendly and attentive, kept checking in and even refilled my water without being asked. Her service definitely made the whole experience even better. I’ll definitely come back and recommend this place to my friends.”

“We had a great experience here. The chicken is absolutely delicious, perfectly crispy and full of flavour. The sauces are amazing, especially the honey garlic and the spicy one. The beer is served in a frozen glass, which makes all the difference and tastes incredible. The owner is very welcoming and friendly, adding to the lovely atmosphere. The place is also very clean and well looked after. Highly recommend if you are in the area and want really good chicken”

“Has a great selection of European imported chilled beers. The owner always friendly and pleased to see you.”

“A great choice of beers, with taps and cans in a fridge. The staff know there craft and will point you to what you might like. Look out for the beer and food pairing nights.”

“Lovely little place! I found them on Instagram and after seeing the daily cakes etc posted on there I had to check them out. I went on a Saturday morning, sat outside and had a lovely brunch (Eggs Benedict) and chatted to a couple of ladies outside whilst we all had coffee too. I then treated myself to an amazing cake that I took home for later! Service and food was great. I plan to go back tomorrow morning :)”

“Lovely pub with a good selection of draught beers and perfect Guinness. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Highly recommended.”

“The Guinness is one of the best in London. Oh the chips with Roast chicken mayo is something else.”

“Awesome bar. Very short walk from Hackney Wick station. Or a slightly longer one from Stratford. First of all, the selection of beer is enormous. Cans in fridges are split up into different styles so you can quickly choose your beer by looking at what you’re favourite style is. I can’t remember how many taps there was but there was lagers, IPAs, DIPAs, stouts and a sour. Just an incredible selection and the staff really seemed to know what they were talking about when talking beer! Also had a German pretzel which was great. Warmed and served in butter with mustard. Served to the table. Back soon!”

“A really lovely pub. We like to eat inside and love the decor. Staff are super friendly and service excellent. (Server was Cello; last time we came it was Poppy- both lovely as was everyone else.) Four of us are vegetarian and chose very nice dishes (carrot soup; hummus dish; pimientos de Padrón; veggie wellington; goats cheese salad; fish and chips. We also love the soda bread.) Thank you for a very pleasant evening. (Photo from previous visit of delicious Camembert dip)”

“It was my first time here and I really enjoyed it. I’ve been living in this area for so many years, and I can’t believe I hadn’t noticed such a place before. It’s truly wonderful — both the food and the warm welcome from the staff. Thank you very much for everything, everything was perfect. I look forward to visiting again.”

“Amazing bar. Real community feel, the owner Lou and all the staff are so friendly and make you feel very welcome from your first visit. The beer selection is great, and there is a fun atmosphere with the 'spin the wheel', themed nights and events. They are pet friendly and always have a great selection of music! Worth a visit.”

“I pop in whenever I’m in Beckenham, usually just for a drink. My last visit was impromptu and decided to have something to eat. What I really like about this place it’s exactly how a pub should be. It’s clean, comfortable with a good selection of drinks. The staff are all so friendly and make you feel welcome. Proper pub food, done really well and exceptional value for money. Great to see a traditional pub still thriving. Thoroughly recommend this place to anyone!”

“Met antipodean friends for dinner. Lovely food - lots of it - great lively atmosphere and fantastic service. So lucky to have this pub so near to us. Thoroughly recommended.”

“Fabulous Family owned Pub here. Just like Cheers..where everyone knows your name. A couple of visits and your part of the Players Family. Deborah Zoe, Edmond Roisin, Milly, Dalton & Phil will all go the extra mile to look after you. Pub Regulars like Aaron & Aarron, Ollie & Ollie, Ben, Glen, Julie, Brian & John, James, Lola, Louise, Tony & Sharon Jas, Matt, Kris and Danny... and so many others I can mention. A wonderful little venue. Big Luv to all there. Pop in , you'll be welcome here Big Luv to the Players Posse R&Cxx”