The Dispensary, Aldgate  

The Dispensary is a grand Victorian (1858) building brought bang up-to-date with a sympathetic renovation, fashionable decoration and a modern twist on the British pub. There's an excellent selection of ales on offer - a regular rotation of interesting bitters such as Weltons, Harvey's, Brodies and Nethergate on our last visit (and a list upcoming beers if you're planning to return). The wine list is equally impressive, both in form and content - it's a bound book, with a wide selection of old and new world produce. And if this interesting and upmarket fare is not to your liking, there's plenty of lagers etc, cocktail, spirits and a couple of interesting ciders with which to wet your whistle. We've yet to try the food, but there's plenty of choice with a traditional pub menu downstairs and a la carte eating upstairs and, if the quality of food is as good as the drink, we're in for a treat when we do. There was a lively buzz in the place the evening we were in, a welcome improvement in atmosphere over previous visits. It seems word has got round about the Dispensary and what it offers. Now that Tower Hamlets has restored a sensible road layout to the area, this part of Aldgate is not as cut off as it used to be, so now you've no excuse for not paying a visit here. If you like good drink and good food, we think you'll like it.

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