Bar Nakoda (ex-Black Bull), Whitechapel  rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Whitechapel

address:

199 Whitechapel Road, E1 1DE

phone:

0871 258 7479*
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nearest stations:

Whitechapel London Underground station
(120m) - zone 2

Bethnal Green London Underground station
(580m)

Aldgate East London Underground station
(790m) - zone 1

Shadwell London Overground stationDLR station
(870m) - zone 2

Aldgate London Underground station
(1Km) - zone 1

how to find it:

Turn right out of Whitechapel station and walk along until you reach the traffic lights at the junction with Vallance Road. It's on the corner.

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nearby attraction(s):

Whitechapel Gallery (630m)

Brick Lane (650m)

Spitalfields Market (910m)

picture of Bar Nakoda
When we heard the Black Bull had closed and was recruiting an Indian chef, we thought one of the better boozers in Whitechapel had bitten the dust, with conversion to another restaurant being its fate. Then upon seeing a temporary sign hanging outside with the words 'Bar Nakoda' on it, this was practically a confirmation. However, to our surprise, despite the already dated sounding name, not a huge amount inside has changed. The comfy bench seating has gone, but the nice wood panelling remains, as does the excellent choice of ale. As per the recruitment of a chef, Indian food is now on offer, too. Clearly just opened, we don't know if further changes are afoot here, so we'll keep our fingers crossed - and a close eye on developments. For the time being, at least, this is still a good pub.

reviewed:
27/07/2007
reviewed by redcat

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