Duke of Edinburgh, Plaistow  rated0 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Plaistow

address:

17 Jutland Road, E13 8JH

phone:

0871 984 2587*
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nearest stations:

Plaistow London Underground station
(1.1Km) - zone 3

Canning Town London Underground stationRailway stationDLR station
(1.2Km) - zone 3

Custom House DLR station
(1.3Km) - zone 3

Custom House DLR station
(1.3Km)

Royal Victoria DLR station
(1.3Km) - zone 3

how to find it:

From Plaistow station, turn right and then right again down Upper Road. Follow this road for ten minutes or so, before taking the right into Balaam Street. Continue until you reach Barking Road before crossing over and taking the second left into Jutland Road - the pub is down on the left. From Canning Town, cross over and find Barking Road beyond the junction. Walk for ten minutes before turning right into Jutland Road - the pub is on the left side.

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picture of Duke of EdinburghRegular site visitors know that the preservation of pub heritage is an issue close to our heart. The Duke of Edinburgh has been pouring pints since 1909, so you'd think that we'd welcome its continued existence. However, when we come across an establishment as utterly baneful as this, you'll forgive us for wondering whether the Luftwaffe (or the G.L.C.) might have done everyone a favour in wiping this place out. On our Sunday visit, we were immediately greeted by a large poster outlining '15 reasons why beer is better than women' and another depicting a (rabid-looking) British bulldog with the slogan 'Glory and Honour'. Several giant England flags adorn the walls and ceiling, plus a homemade West Ham drape. As our drinks were poured, a nearby laager of middle-aged locals proceeded to pass offensive comments questioning our dress sense, bearing and sexual proclivities - the sort of welcome we can only recall receiving in a pub on the A13 some time ago. Needless to say, there is no decent beer here - not even Guinness.

reviewed:
3/10/2005
reviewed by columbo

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