The Bancroft Arms in London: photos, reviews

About

The Bancroft Arms in London offers a cozy and casual escape for those looking to unwind with friends. Known for its vibrant nightlife, this pub provides live music and performances that keep the atmosphere lively. You can catch your favorite sports games while enjoying a wide selection of beers, wines, and other drinks. The food menu offers tasty options served both at tables and right at the bar. With a moderate price level, it's an ideal spot to relax, chat, and soak in the energetic yet inviting environment. Perfect for a night out with good company.

Price

$$$$

Services

Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving food, Serving food at bar

Payment

Payment by credit card, Cash payment, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Casual, Cozy

Best for

Meet up with friends

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Harford Street (Stop T)

Bus stop 541 m walk

Regents Canal (Stop E)

Bus stop 264 m walk

St Dunstan's Mews, White Horse Road, E1 0EN

Bus stop 641 m walk

Eric Street (Stop MN)

Bus stop 579 m walk

4.1

based on 208 reviews

Google

4.1/5 208 reviews

Queen Mary University

Great place on a Friday night

London Pub Map

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

🚇 Stepney Green 🍺 £4.50 Carlsberg The Bancroft Arms is located on busy Mile End Road opposite Queen Mary University in Mile End, East London. The nearest station is Stepney Green. This pub dates from at least the mid-19th century and was rebuilt in the interwar-years. This former Truman’s pub has thankfully retained its original Truman’s signage, the leaded stained windows are also a nice feature. This is small one bar pub that is simply decorated. The servery is centrally located with the bar area forming an L shape around it. The decor consists of a dark boarded floor, grey wall panels, beach washed planks and a mix of seating including stools around Guinness barrels. To the right of the servery is a dartboard, plus there are a few screens around the walls showing live sport. There is also a tiny walled smoking area through a door by the dartboard. The beer line up is straightforward and offers a selection of well known familiar keg beers. I decided on a Carlsberg, my pint hit the spot, price point was excellent at under a fiver. There is no food served but plenty of crisps and nuts are available. We arrived just after 4pm on a cold and windy Saturday afternoon in January. The pub was busy with an upbeat atmosphere, there were a few locals in, a big group of lads gathered around a table and a few others having a game of darts. The service was great, the team member who served us was welcoming and friendly. My Brother and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit here, there is a nice local feel to the place and we felt like we were in an a proper East End pub. The beer is cheap and the service made us feel welcome. I love the architecture of this pub, especially the Truman’s heritage, the only minor criticism would be to get rid of the grey both inside and out. This is a lovely East End local, I would definitely recommend a visit. 📅 18th January 2025 More London Pub info @londonpubmap 🍻

Laci

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great old East End pub, good service.