King Edward VII, Stratford

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location:

Stratford

address:

47 Broadway, E15 4BQ

phone:

0871 258 5191*
* calls cost 10p/minute, click here for more about 0871 numbers.

nearest stations:

Stratford London Overground station Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station railway station London Underground station
(470m) - zone 3

Maryland railway station
(570m)

West Ham railway station London Underground station
(1.4Km) - zone 3

Plaistow London Underground station
(1.4Km) - zone 3

how to find it:

On leaving the tube, it's probably easiest to cut through the Stratford Centre across the road. Go straight through and you should come out by McDonald's. Cross the Broadway and turn left - its 50 metres up on the right.

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opening times:

Mon-Wed 11:00-23:00
Thu-Sat: 11:00-00:00Sun 11:00-23:30*
* opening times can change, please check with the pub before organising important events.

Street View - click to see the area around the King Edward VII

The King Edward VII - or King Eddie's as they like to call themselves - has the proud honour of being the best pub in Stratford. Compared to the post-war shopping centre over the road, the pub's Victorian exterior positively stands out, with low doors and bay windows. Indeed, as you step down into the pub, you're greeted with a warm, dark and traditional pub, boasting a host of features dating from its last refurbishment in 1914; check out the cosy fireplaces and the tiled hallway which links the public and saloon bars. Initially it can seem rather small, but the labyrinthine nature of the layout means you'll soon discover two further bars, plus a decent back garden. Despite the size, our recent midweek visit found it busy enough that it was hard to find a seat; we can imagine it picking up even more for the Thursday live music night, or the Sunday quiz. The drink don't disappoint either: there were four well kept ales on tap, complimented by a good range of bottled beers and a decent wine list. Meanwhile, if you're hungry, food is served all day - but it's not the cheapest around and our last meal was rather disappointing. Nonetheless, if you're after a traditional pub which offers a genial and friendly atmosphere, then look no further than King Eddies.

reviewed:
17/01/2010

Eating at the King Edward VII ... we last ate here on 17/01/2010

Gastro-ish versions of trad pub fayre. Starters are around £5-£7, while main courses are around the £10-12 mark. Previous visits we have enjoyed some good burgers, but a recent Roast Pork Sunday lunch (£11.50) was so wincingly salty it was hard to eat. The belly cut used was also very fatty, leaving less meat than you'd expect. Mentioning it to the bar staff member who collected the plates elicited no meaningful response.

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