The Water Poet

A proper pub, with decent sized portions of good honest food, served by helpful and friendly staff. Have had lunch there twice recently, both on somewhat inclement days, and the hearty food hit the spot on both occasions.

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, although we did like the look of the Irish cheese selection and chutney on the next table.

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

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!

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!

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 a 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.

We decided to visit The Water Poet after hearing great things about the generous cooking ad traditional dishes on offer. It was a rainy, cold Thursday lunch time and the four of us were looking for something satisfying and home cooked. We were not dissapointed. This is traditional pub fod at its best.