The Water Poet

Had a brilliant day here for THE WEDDING. They'd organised a street party with pearly kings and queens and magicians, and a right old East End knees up. There was a horse drawn dray and a hog roast and, well it was just a good day out. What a great pub.
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ruairi
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, May 04, 2011

We spent a very long afternoon in the company of good friends and great wine at The Water Poet last Sunday.

The occassion was even more enjoyable as the lunch was fantastic.

Huge, generous portions cooked just as you'd expect Sunday lunch to be cooked – moist, tender meat, whole glazed carrots, crisp roasted potatoes, lashing of gravy…

Puds were good too. Indulgent and filling. Lots of custard for me and no room for the cheesebroard after unfortunately, altough we did like the look of the Irish cheese selection and chutney.

To be honest, this place fits the bill perfectly, whether it be lunch with the folks, a birthday celebration, parents on a day out with the kids.....

Not too pricey either. Staff efficient and friendly, which is always a bonus. I don't think you'll find a better Sunday lunch in the area.

Lovely setting, just to the side of Spitalfields market, so shopping, drinking and eating all in one day!

We'll be back!
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BuzzyBea
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Sunday, December 19, 2010

This was my Sunday at the Water Poet on the 05/12/2010

- Booked online, but were told that they do not take Sunday booking, but had an opening 30min after our booking time - i can live with that

- Arrived at the new time - table not ready and had to wait an additional 30 minutes - free round off drinks makes the time go faster

- Got seated in the barn, just a couple of degrees warmer than a meat freezer - jacket, gloves, scarf and beanie definitely required

- Ordered a 2006 Malbec and got one from 2009 for the same price - Don't know about you a wine from 2006 is very different to 2009 - Gave us a free bottle so ordered a 2008 Shiraz, but it was from 2009. May need a manager who can check inventory from supplier. Both taste marginally better than a can of Special Brew

- The food that we ordered off the menu was not available, so then ordered the roast beef

- A £14 pound roast beef has never tasted so dry or looked so small. Could have tanned that meat and used it for a new sole

So in all this, why does this place deserve a tip?

- The cherry on my Christmas pudding is the Bogan Australian wishing us a well rehearsed 'Merry Christmas and a tight-ass New Year', cos we didn't tip.
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Ryan D''Souza
1 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 2
Sunday, December 05, 2010

Since the Water Poet recently added Australians to their staff numbers, the service level has soared to levels beyond expectation. If it's friendly, fast and efficient service with a good beer and tasty food you're after, this is the place to go. Come on Aussie come on!
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9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Thursday, March 19, 2009