The staff are chatty and friendly, and the locals surprisingly welcoming, making a visit on your own a perfectly feasible option. When it gets a bit busier at the weekend everything still remains nicely relaxed and the only time it threatens to get raucous is when quiz points are amusingly disputed. You might imagine the Eleanor Arms to be a run of the mill Bow boozer, full of stale carpets, tired curtains and the same old drinkers served by a sozzled old lush behind the bar. However, once inside, the immaculate wooden decor that snakes round an impressive central bar offers the hint that, at least aesthetically, this place is a cut above many of the other pubs in the area. The predominance of wood ensures it retains a traditional feel, augmented by a veritable feast of trinkets, pictures, mementos and more, all adorning the walls and acting as a cosy testament to the history of the pub and brewery.The garden offers the smokers somewhere to retreat to, and having something in common seems to make them a friendly bunch too, so don’t feel wary of popping out for a snout.
