The Beacon, Dagenham

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location:

Dagenham

address:

Oxlow Lane, RM10 7YA

phone:

0871 258 6373*
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nearest stations:

Dagenham East London Underground station
(1.1Km) - zone 5

Dagenham Heathway London Underground station
(1.1Km) - zone 5

bus route:

174

how to find it:

Dagenham East: turn left out of the station and continue along Rainham Road South until Four Wantz Corner (the junction with Oxlow Lane and Dagenham Road, between an industrial estate and the Eastbrook Tavern). Turn left along Oxlow Lane. The pub will be on your right after a few minutes walk.Dagenham Heathway: Turn left along the Heathway. At the second set of traffic lights (after about 10 minutes' walk), turn right along Oxlow Lane. The pub is on the left, after the junction with Marston Avenue. (Or take Bus 174 from Dagenham Heathway station).

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"The Beacon" is one of several large pubs on what was once the largest public housing project in the world, the Becontree Estate. This one, at the northeastern edge of the estate, is by no means the most disagreeable of these generally rather functional and charmless boozers. There are two large bars, the right hand one being slightly less gloomy than that to the left. A traditional, predominately male, atmosphere dominates (we overheard one group plotting a trip to see Jim Davidson in Purfleet), which might alarm some of a more sensitive disposition. A sizeable beer garden and a surprisingly better-than-average jukebox provide some small consolation amidst the gloom and fug.

reviewed:
21/11/2004