Visited 22nd May 2012.
Something a little different today. I have been to visit an exhibition at the ExCel centre. The day started with a long train journey into London Docklands and was then followed by a very full day listening to speeches and generally being brought up to date with some of the latest Cloud technologies. By the end of the day I was more than ready for a beer. Just a few stops on the DLR followed by a short walk took me to 'The Ledger Building'. It was a warm evening and there were a lot of people standing outside having a drink so I had no problem getting a table in the much cooler interior. Today was steak night so I ordered the 8oz sirloin and a pint of Old Growler. As usual, whenever I've had a steak in a 'spoons, I was asked how I would like the steak cooked. Also as usual I replied medium and also as usual it arrived well done... Well, at least it's consistent! I would like to say a big thank you to the very nice waitress who took the photo for me, so much better than having to try and do a self-portrait. I was hoping that by the time I left the evening train rush would be over and that I might get a seat. Sadly this wasn't the case and I do worry how our train system will cope during the Olympics, I know I won't be trying to use it... I guess we'll find out soon...
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Visited 25th October 2011.
Following a slight detour, OK, a longish detour via 'The White Horse' somewhere near Liverpool Street station we finally made it to 'The Liberty Bounds' with its pleasant view of 'The Tower of London'. We found a table, got our number and a placed our orders. As it was steak club night I had the 8oz sirloin with a portion of scampi on the side and a pint of IPA. The other two did not have my passion for steak club and ordered from the normal menu. The food was pretty good and we lingered a while, long enough for coffees and a chance to rest our feet at any rate. The pub had a very relaxed atmosphere and as it turned out definitely had my vote as 'spoons of the day.
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Visited 16th April 2009.
I may have been a little distracted while the first photo was being taken.
Quiet on this visit but often gets very busy later on in the evenings. This was the first Lloyds no. 1 bar where I have had a steak. After being asked how I would like it (rare) it arrived very well done. This is not a criticism of The Greyhound (well maybe a little) but of Wetherspoon in general. I have yet to have a decent steak in any of the ones I have visited. The curry's not bad though!
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