Good Samaritan in Tower Hamlets

Excellent staff, welcoming atmosphere. Best pub, best barmaids in London!! Interesting, intellectual clientele - especially Scottish chap, who frequently visits

I know it’s London, but…. I paid for a double gin and tonic and was surprised to see I’d been charged for two singles. They had an offer on the bar for 2 cocktails for £12 so when I asked about this they just said that was how it was. Seemed overpriced. Normally when you order a double, the second spirit is cheaper. If I’d have been told I would have ordered something else, bought more drinks overall.

Good value pub. The welcome was warm and the range of drinks and offers good. Although the ale selection was not very exciting. The pub does look more traditional from the outside than the interior is. But it's clean and comfortable.

Very friendly and helpful staff. The food was very good value and enjoyable. There was a great atmosphere there.

Harry and Aliyah amazing staff. Food delicious!!!!! 10\10 we will be coming back !!! Thanks guys see you again

Local of the area for over 12 months now. Stumbled upon the Good Samaritan, really suprised with the find. Firstly, first class staff - a bit of banter, great pints and overall a great atmosphere. Exactly what a pub should have - a real sense of "family run" business. First class. Ignore the poor reviews, genuinely great place! Francis

Set in this historic part of the East End and slap bang next to the Royal London Hospital this is a classic Victorian pub - except that it isn’t . The Good Samaritan has obviously recently undergone a cheap makeover which seems to involve painting everything grey and replacing anything brass with steel. The one redeeming feature is the new pub sign featuring a white coated doctor. I was there on aSunday evening . Fellow drinkers were a group of old lager lads having a good time and one lone soul with one of the much advertised cocktails - Perhaps things are better on the Friday “Prosecco Night”. Don’t go there if you like cask ales .The London Pride was off and I couldn’t finish my pint of poorly kept Doombar. No idea what the food is like but Cheese and Onion crisps were off the menu when I was there. Lots of piped music and big Sky screens if that’s your thing.

Two nights running in December I went to this pub with a small group. On the first evening we were instructed we had to order food with our drinks (which we know). We ordered a pizza as this was the cheapest thing on the menu. After 45 minutes of waiting we were told there was no pizza and we had to order a more expensive product. The same thing happened the following evening. This time we asked if the pub could provide a something of similar value to the pizza as we did not want to spend more money on food again. The manager came out put her fingers into our glasses and took the drinks away. She said we were barred that what we were asking was completely unreasonable. She also suggested that the “police were watching” her on CCTV... She refused to refund or drinks money and only offered £2 for the pizza that she was unable to provide for us. Altogether we ended up £20 out of pocket. No one was attempting to get a free meal! They should not offer the pizza if it is not available – or take the money for it! All very aggressive and unnecessarily rude in these difficult times. A real shame as it’s a pub that many of the staff in my organisation use and we are in agreement that none of us will again!

I have visited the Good Samaritan a couple of times recently and on each occasion I have had a friendly greeting and their attention to Covid regulations has been comforting. Highly recommended.

Due to a relative unfortunately being in the Royal London , I popped into the Good Samaritan a few times. A very friendly pub , a good mix of locals , Hospital staff and students. It is a reminder of what a good pub should be. Good to watch a game in with two bIg screens Serves a great pint of Guinness .

I work in the area and it’s a lovely occasional lunch time treat. Staff always friendly and food delicious. Great variety of food on menu at very reasonable prices for London especially as on a Monday and Tuesday it’s 2 meals for £10. It’s an absolute must if you’re in Whitechapel.

Absolutely love this pub great staff great management great food love it been going here for a while never been disappointed really recommend

Whoever the manager is in this establishment needs to conduct himself correctly!! He’s not welcoming and came across very rude and aggressive and like I was not welcome there . I’ve visited this pub and was outraged at his manner towards the customers and the poor staff. HE NEEDS TO LEARN SOME CUSTOMER SERVICE!!

I have been here a couple of times, during the afternoon for lunch is lovely, it’s not too busy, the wait for food isn’t that long and it is reasonably priced (especially on a Monday & Tuesday when it’s 2 for £10 on main meals). I have also been in on an evening and it does get very busy - it has been 2-3 deep at the bar! Most of the staff are lovely, the landlady however, always looks like she never wants to be there which is really off putting, she doesn’t come across friendly at all! I wouldn’t say this is a must place to visit as it is a little out the way but if your in the area, it would be worth it to pop in if passing.

The pub is situated in the back streets of Whitechapel by The Royal London Hospital. Consequently, it is very popular wit hospital staff, medical students and relatives of in patients. There are usually four regular cask ales available and the St.Austell Tribute and Greene King Yardbird always being in good order. Food in the form of a simple pub menu prepared on the premises is served during the day during Monday to Friday and reasonably priced. Hot drinks are always available too and are cheaper than many of the nearby coffee shops. Even when the pub is busy, service is usually prompt. The pub continues managed by a friendly couple who have done so for sixteen years. The pub is carpeted inside and sporting events is usually shown on two screens. there is also a good juke box with a wide and diverse selection of music. Outside seating is available at the front of the pub. The pub is served by two bus routes, the nearest ones being the D3 and 106 and Whitechapel Underground Station is also close by. The Good Sam's has been my sanctuary recently and long may it continue!

Have been going there for a long long time. Great place to watch all sports staff are very accommodating.. And friendly. They serve home made food during the weekdays in the afternoon only. Nice place to have a drink and meet the locals. Not many pubs left like this. Well established. Frequented by doctors and students, staff from the Royal London Hospital.

I went with some friends to have a drink and the waitress Linda gave us by far the worst customer service we’ve had in London, she was really rude to us when ordering drinks and could not even understand what we were ordering. We tried...

Linda, one of the waitress, was really rude to us. She rolled the eyes when asked for drinks and how we wanted them. Then, she made a mistake with one of our drinks and after blaming us, she asked another collegague to serve us as...

Me and my mum came in here for lunch yesterday after my appointment at the Royal London Dentist. On Monday's (and Tuesdays I believe) you get two lunch meals for a tenner! You can't really go wrong. Good food, great prices and you cannot fault...

The Good Samaritan is a traditional pub not too far from the main Whitechapel road, next to the London hospital. Not sure I’d make a special detour to get there but decent atmosphere, not too crowded (on our lunchtime visit at least) and okay selection...

If you are in this area it is worth dropping for better than average pub food at very good prices by London standards.

We come in here for lunch whenever we're over here and love it. I'd like to see better toilets but the food and service are great.

Found this place by accident after a flight and a long bus ride. I needed a pee and a glass of water. Friend wanted a pint so we stopped when I spotted a corner pub. She handed me the menu and we thought "ooo cheap"...

After visiting a relative at London hospital my son Tom and I came to The Good Samaritan for a couple of pints and both ended up having fish and chips for lunch. The food was excellent as was the service and prices very reasonable, I...

We used to go every now and then to the Good Samaritan when I lived in London. It is a very nice local pub with friendly staff and nice food. I particulary like the location (behind the london hospital) and the fact that it was...

The place was really busy but despite this the service was really quick and there were loads of people outside on the street drinking so it made for a really nice atmosphere and meant that inside wasn't too cramped. The drink selection is pretty standard...

Lovely little pub which offers great service by friendly staff and tasty food. Totally recommend. Only downside is they are rated 2 stars on scores on the doors and this bad rating is due to poor food hygiene!!! The inspection was done 13 months ago...

We always pop in here because it’s handy for our frequent appointments at the Royal London hospital. Staff always friendly and attentive. Good menu,food served very quickly and of good quality too. Keep up the good work guys!

Visiting a relative in The Royal London and popped in to the nearest pub in the evening before heading home. As soon as we walked into the busy, buzzing pub, we could tell it was a good place. Tables taken up by groups of people...

Excellent value pint and panini for lunch. Would make a habit of it if I could. More extensive dishes also on the menu but I haven't (yet) tried any.

After a visit to the London Hospital, next door ,we found this pub 'Good Samaritan'....Popped in and ordered two cheap lunches, which were severed in 10 minutes. A good selection of beers....although we had soft drinks today. Nice pub décor and very clean toilets...would recommend.

Looking for somewhere to have a drink and snack and found this. Right next hospital but quiet and very clean when we were in. Food good value with coffee at £1.30 !