The Approach Tavern in Tower Hamlets

Lively and busy pub with efficient, friendly bar staff, serving drinkers and diners in and outside (cordoned off pavement) on a pleasant, leafy, Victorian, terrace, Bethnal Green (within 10 mins walk of the tube). The Approach Tavern, is a large old boozer which serves as a great venue for family & friends of all sizes. The pub grub is inexpensive and the furniture is a little ramshackle, but that’s what makes it so amenable to larger family gatherings. For a family of eight we dined and drank from 19:30 to 22:00 on Sat 22/06/24 for just over £300.

The approach is an amazing pub, with an eclectic mix of customers. It's often a young crowd on a Friday and Saturday. It's also incredibly welcoming to families and dog owners. Sunday's open mic is under publicised and is usually really good. Bar Staff are always friendly, hard working and eager to serve. Great place to drop in for a pint and while away an evening with the friendly locals.

Rude egotistical staff who appear to think they are celebrities, appalling rudeness from them today in a half empty/half full venue with really uncomfortable seating. We will never set foot in this place again. To be told to get out of my way by someone carrying food whilst I'm standing in front of the only menu, on the wall and when I do move he opts to walk toward me rather than now go behind me (I'm reading the menu) to make me move again rather than take the shorter route behind me and then tell me I won't forget this, I could go on, it got worse.

Lovely local pub but very disappointing roast. Overcooked dry slices of beef. Lots of ok veg and Yorkshire pudding. All of this for £18.

A real shame, as this pub seems lovely. However, we booked a table for a roast at 6pm on the Sunday - the kitchen allegedly closes at 8pm according to the website - and there was no food.

Visited this modern pub type place for a work farewell. Sat outside as was a lovely day- seating area was fine though became crowded and noisy but that seemed to add to the vibe. Inside the bar staff were friendly and service was quick. Inside seating area was a large quiet space , plenty of space. Food service was a bit hit and miss as servers did not know which table had ordered food. Pet friendly.

Five of us went for Sunday lunch. Those who had the pork belly enjoyed it, my lamb was overcooked and tough (no redcurrant jelly either) and one of us had small plates which were ok. The best bit of the meal was the draught beer and cider. Overall it was rather disappointing. Friendly staff though. Not worth the money. I went here a few years ago and it was very good. Perhaps Sunday lunch in covid times is a stretch too far.

Really disappointed with our experience. We went for my boyfriend’s birthday and had booked a few weeks ago. When we got there, they had no record of our booking (despite my confirmation email) and we had to wait about half an hour outside for a table. We then had to wait about 40 minutes per round of drinks and then we weren’t able to split the bill between us (despite the fact only 2 of us had food) because it was “too busy”. Was very disappointed and they should have more staff on to cope with demand. Splitting a bill isn’t a big ask at all. I don’t think we’ll come again unless the service improves massively- and I think this is an issue with management rather than the polite staff who were in duty. Good selection of drinks and the food was fine, but the service ruined the experience.

If you are looking for a proper East London Sunday Roast, look no further than the Approach. Despite Covid craziness (and they did an excellent job making it very safe) it almost feels like a return to normality. Food was excellent, service better and great booze.

I live fairly near to this pub and I love the atmosphere, they have a great selection of beers and wines and the staff are helpful and lovely. However my only criticism of the place is the vegetarian food. It could be a bit more imaginative. Not every vegetarian is a vegan. Not all vegans want a healthy choice etc. Given I come here a lot it would be nice if there was more than just a veggie burger and an occasional other choice. That said the choices I have had have been nice if a little pricey. The veggie roast however is BAD. It costs almost the same as the meat even tho it’s obviously inexpensive to make comparatively. It’s usually a nutroast which by their nature are dry (I’ve been told there was a wellington on menu once but I’ve never seen it). The gravy isn’t really gravy it’s like a thick yellowish paste. A roast is quite dry as is especially without meat and especially THAT gravy. A simple veg or onion gravy would work so much better and not make the meal so bone dry. You’ll have my custom for many years for drinks but I’ve vowed off the food.

Lovely place, delicious food and kind staff. What’s not to like about the Approach Tavern? We’ll pay you another visit soon. Thank you

This place is the perfect pub, great food and drinks! The staff are lovely and it's a beautiful venue.

Really enjoyed visiting here with a friend - it's her local. They had some different beers on tap - independent brewers which tasted good. Staff were friendly. As a non local, I was surprised the prices were as reasonable as they were. Loved the atmosphere - enjoyed listening to the singing group rehearsing!

A large pre-wedding group went to The Approach for an early evening get together. Very buzzing place, but quick service, and really friendly and helpful staff, both behind the bar and serving food. Our meals covered most of the menu, from roasts to vegan pie, fish and chips and a bean and haloumi burger - all good. A proper ol pub with a modern attitude. Give it a go.

I discovered this pub while on art exploration on the annual Condo initiative. Midweek at lunchtime, it was relatively quiet, but I can imagine it is popular in the evenings and weekends, plus there is a large outdoor terrace at the front. The art gallery upstairs is excellent, as is the bar and the barman was very friendly and helpful.

Unfortunately I cannot recommend the food here as we never got any. We arrived at 20:05 and was told by the very rude barman that the kitchen had closed at 20:00 even though it states 22:00 on their website. He didn’t even recommend anywhere else we could go for food. Fortunately one of the other customers did. (Italiana in Cambridge Heath Road very good by the way) We will not be returning to the Unapproachable Tavern again.

Went there for a Sunday roast and it was disappointing. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't a bad roast but it just didn't release any endorphins that I usually get with a nice roast! I had chicken, others in my group had beef, nut roast, and lamb. The meats were perfect and delicious. Everyone was happy with their spuds and yorkies too. The veg was carrots and green beans and some cauliflower. Oddly, the cauliflower was coated with some turmeric, and it jut doesn't really do the thing. However, perhaps its not the cauliflower but the weird gravy that they serve the roast with. It did not taste like gravy, it was really thin and had a hint of vinegar maybe? I am not sure but we agreed that it did ruin the roast.

No puedo creer que haya vivido en Bethnal Green durante dos años antes de descubrir esta joya absoluta.Nos detuvimos el domingo para probar el asado después de buscar nuevos lugares en la zona para probar, y honestamente, es uno de los mejores almuerzos de domingo que he tenido. Tuve la carne, el novio tenía la barriga de cerdo, y los dos estamos de acuerdo. El servicio fue extremadamente rápido también, y con una sonrisa!También es un ambiente encantador en el interior, agradable, luminoso y aireado, ambiente relajado, típico pub victoriano de barrio. ¡Estaremos de vuelta!

Estuvimos allí un viernes a la hora del almuerzo y fue absolutamente agobiante. Hubo un festival en el Victoria Park que está a unos 15 minutos a pie, el Canal Regents a unos 10 minutos y Bethnal Green a unos 5. Las mesas de afuera estaban ocupadas, pero de nuevo había todo tipo de niños corriendo, así que adentro era la mejor opción. La cola en el bar rara vez se aflojaba y, a veces, solo había un miembro del personal. Hacen una excelente hamburguesa vegetariana y la cerveza para combinar. Una vez sentados y comiendo, nos desesperamos por conseguir otra bebida, pero el encantador camarero que trajo la comida tomó nuestro pedido y trajo las bebidas. En el piso de arriba hay un espacio de exhibición peculiar que casi no sabías si no notaras el letrero en la puerta cerca de los baños. Es un gran pub y espero volver a visitarlo y encontrarlo menos lleno.

Ok, entonces aparecí a eso de las 16: 20. Todo el exterior está lleno de niños, al principio estaba preocupado, pero tenía que reunirme con amigos aquí desde las 17:30. Llegué temprano y así fue. No puedo estar molesto por eso. Me senté en el interior fue acogido por un personal amable y un interior bien cuidado. Al llegar mis amigos, nos quedamos hasta las 21: 30 habiendo cuidado bien las cervezas y algunos buenos aperitivos para arrancar. Buen espectáculo durante todo el año, seguramente volveremos.

It has been a while since I’ve drunk at The Approach Tavern. I’ve forgotten what a great pub it is! A proper pub with great food, Sunday roast and outside space on a quiet street adjacent to Victoria Park. We will be back soon!!

El lugar es agradable, con un bonito espacio al aire libre. Estamos particularmente satisfechos con la calidad de la hamburguesa y las papas fritas. Muchos pubs ofrecen comida muy promedio en estos días. Esta comida estaba muy por encima del estándar. Muy buena carne utilizada para la hamburguesa y las patatas fritas, flaca y crujiente, deliciosas. El personal es muy amable, especialmente el chico calvo que parece ser el gerente.

. . . Freakin. es una 'guardería. Rebosando con bebés y niños corriendo gritando. Los adultos caminar sin una sonrisa, nariz en el aire evitando el contacto ocular, desesperado por ser visto como una persona de interés. El pub muestra con orgullo el propietario / fotos de señora en la pared de cuando solía ser un auténtico pub. El menú está lleno de bla bla bla de de en un rico bla sirve sobre una cama de bla, bla y mezcladas con asado bla. Casi se puede ver las figuras en las fotos cringing. Lo siento por el personal. El único verdadero personas, tener que complacer a los caprichos de un montón de tw * ts que creen que están viviendo en el borde porque es Hackney ,. Por cierto Hackney , es del tamaño de Carlisle. Este no es el Hackney , que hace que en las noticias por las razones equivocadas. Tenga en cuenta que no para estos vecinos de aspecto absolutamente aterrorizados. El precio que se paga parece ser guay, eh? Sin embargo, hay una fantástica galería de arriba. . . .

I used to drink here all the time about ten years ago. Have been back a few times lately and forgot how much I love it. Proper nice boozer. This week we had a Sunday roast and all options (beef, lamb and nut) were enjoyed. Perfect for a snowy day. Only downside is that it’s not the warmest, so ensure you’re near the fire on a non-summers day.

This is a great local pub. The food is nice and menu changes often. The vibe is friendly.. they even have good wine! Lovely beer garden for summer!

Nice local pub, popular and friendly, but the wooden floors make the acoustics terrible and it gets really loud, when busy. Service can also be slow. Nicer to sit outside under the umbrellas, as long as the weather is good.

Have eaten here a few times over the years and it's been very good.

Situado en una agradable calle arbolada entre Cambridge Heath Road y el parque Victoria en Bethnal Green, con un montón de asientos al aire libre cubierto y amplio interior. Buena variedad de cervezas Fullers y huésped y un menú interesante. Algunos de nosotros tuvimos excelentes hamburguesas, pero el pollo con ensalada de verduras (calabacín berenjena pimiento e hinojo batata) y queso feta también era muy buena en calidad y cantidad. Nos podría haber pedido otras cosas del menú en la pizarra, y lo oyó el personal diciéndonos que se cambian todos los días. Principales alrededor de £13

This is a great pub/restaurant..Been going there for years...Food lovely ~ lots to choose from...Smashing staff...Highly recommended..And lovely clean glasses~ it matters...

The food is great and the portions are greater! Good selection of ales and lagers. Easy walk from the Town Hall Hotel passing the wonderful community garden of the Approach Estate

¡Qué bienvenida le espera en este encantador pub lold east end le llevó a la fecha sin arruinando el tejido del edificio. Hay un montón de ir de una buena comida. Noches de concurso y más.

Bethnal Green역에서 제법 거리가 있다. 주변에 사는 사람들이 편하게 들리는 펍 같은 분위기이며 야외테이블도 갖추고 있다. 맥주와 주류도 비교적 다양하게 구비하고 있다. 런던프라이드와 함께 선데이로스트를 주문하였는데 쇠고기가 기름기도 없는데 부드러우며 그레이비소스와 파스닙이 정말 맛있었다. 양 또한 푸짐하여 매우 맘에 들었다. 다시 런던에 간다면 일요일에 맥주와 함께 선데이로스트 즐기러 다시 가보고 싶다.

Realmente me gustó este lugar! La selección de cervezas y sidras es buena y con las etiquetas comerciales. Servicio rápido y cortés. La comida estaba riquísima y mejor que algunos otros bares en la zona que son supuestamente "gastro-pubs". Tuve una muy buena sidra y...

Nos alojamos en el barrio y comimos en el enfoque varias veces. Pescado y patatas fritas son extraordinarios, la PEA puré es sabroso y fresco, a diferencia del pastoso y pasty que he tenido en el pasado. La hamburguesa es excelente. El personal es amable y reconocer que (bien, bien, estábamos claramente extranjeros tan fácil recordar) después de un par de visitas, y le da la bienvenida como un habitual. Una gran experiencia de pub de barrio, con excelente comida. Tuvimos el almuerzo y la cena -- a seguir la pista de la horas para asegurarse de que llega cuando se sirve la comida.

This is a nice pub with a welcoming open fire and pleasant staff. There is a good choice of food from light bites to full three courses. We had smoked chicken salad and shared some of the excellent hand cut fries. A good selection of beer and wines makes this well worth a visit when in the area.

been here with my parents and young children loads of times always felt very welcome and comfortable on weekends normally theres two men that normally work behind the bar and serve food they are very friendly and go out there way to make it a great experience! However on a Thursday afternoon a lady who worked there was very unpleasant i visited with my family and went to sit at a table that was reserved for a band at 5pm!!! we visited at 2pm she said oh you cant sit there we are setting up! then the table next to it i went to sit she had a funny look on her face my dad was watching the racing on his phone quickly at the bar she told him if he wanted to listen to that he has to move away from the bar sit round the corner!! I have never felt so uncomfortable in my entire life I'm so disappointed as i won't be visiting again and this is our local to be honest i felt so unwelcome i wanted to leave!! very upsetting considering the amount of times we used this pub saying all that this was a once bad experience but i don't expect to be treated like that the food on the other hand is beautiful cant fault it best pub food I've ever had and the two guys that work there on the weekend are lovely

This has been one of my favourite pubs in London for a number of years. It's a no fuss proper pub with a superb selection of beers (yesterday they had Beavertown Neck Oil on tap - nice). The kitchen produced a selection of very good dishes with a menu that changes regularly. It's just a pub. Just as a pub should be. Love.

We ended up at the pub after checking out the artwork upstairs. Good local vibe...good food...there were a decent amount of babies. You've been warned! Enjoyed spending my Saturday afternoon there.

The place was very busy for midweek and there really weren't enough staff. Waited absolutely ages to get served and then struggled to have a conversation because of the noise.

Nice to sit outside, shame the bbq shut 2 hours early! Beer was alright but got charged £6.30 for a single vodka coke...

Im only in London during the weekends, so whenever I fancy a nice dinner or sunday roast in a realxed athomspehre we come to Approach.I love their menu, never had anything that I didn't like and you never get tired of the dishes since the menu changes all the time.

This is near my place and a wonderful quiet pub in the weekdays and nice vibe on the weekends too. Not at all pretentious, great selection of craft beer and ciders but also Guinness for when you need one of those. Friendly staff and best of all the Sunday roast. The best I've had since moving to the UK three years ago. A friend of mine swears it's better than her nan's. High praise.

I love this pub, great for after work drinks, great beer choices and really good food. I've been coming here for years, it's an eastend legend..

As good a pub as any in this part of the East End. Is a particularly nice and cosy place to grab a pint during the colder months.During warmer days there is a large covered terrace offering plenty of seating space for those preferring to be outside. The Approach is located in a very quiet residential street so you're not faced with the usual traffic and noise associated with the big city.Prices are not cheap, but this is London and they compare well to most other pubs in the borough. Food is good and there is plenty of choice on offer.

Yet another good East End pub with character, warmth and very decent food as well as booze.The food is good, but slightly ubiquitous modern gastro pub-ish fare. Totally non-pretentious. I was so happy that when I left my gloves behind they had been found and kept for me.

The food never let us down, it's fresh and delicious.. The inside is perfect in the winter when you can enjoy the fire place, and the outside garden-terrace is perfect in the summer..

Had a lovely meal! Reasonably good priced food, the staff were friendly and helpful, fast service. I would definitely recommend!

Sunday dinners are a yardstick by which one measures pub food. I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking: a. The Yorkshire puddings have to be right. b. There has to be plenty of good gravy. c. The roast potatoes have to be crispy.In all respects the Approach failed to tick any of these boxes even though in other areas such as the atmosphere and quality of drinks, it scores high. If you are paying £14 for a Sunday roast it has to get it right. The homemade mint sauce was OK though.

After the Wally run, I came to this place with some friends, and almost everyone ordered the Sunday Roast, was the first time I ate one with a yorkshire pudding and I loved it, the price of 12.50£ worth it.The food was very good but the service at the counter is terrible, the waiters take their time and dont even give attention to customer and when finnally come to take the order they are not very kind.But the food is really good, the ambience at the pub as well.

I have been coming to this pub for nearly 6 years and I simply adore it. Love the decor the vibe and just being sat in the corner for hours however... For the last 2 years staff members have been hugely disappointing. Moody, edging on rude, inefficient, highly unprofessional and just simply c**p at what they do! Which begs a question - if you cannot wait the tables - what are you really good at ? Food has been disappointing a few times and it did land on our lap one time when a very inexperienced waitress was left serving in the peak time - Sunday lunchtime. We are sat in here right now enjoying our afternoon and just trying to block them out from our view but with so many great places n bethnal green - we will not be coming back anytime soon.....

A lovely interior, roomy and cosy at the same time, perfectly located on one of the nicest streets in Bethnal Green, a stone's throw from Victoria Park. The Approach offers a great selection of ales, wines and beers, and a fairly decent menu. However, the establishment is crippled by the ennui and listlessness of the staff, who proudly display these dubious qualities as a badge of honour - serving customers seems to be the very lowest of their priorities. I regularly come here as I live locally, and it's a fantastic place for all the reasons listed above, but every time I kick myself for giving them my custom, as the staff seem far more intent on chatting among themselves, collecting glasses and emptying the dishwasher than actually serving drinks - I just stood at the bar for five minutes while the three members of staff served other customers, after which two of them glanced at me before disappearing in opposite directions to perform the aforementioned vital duties; when the third finally condescended to serve me (the other two seemed to have beaten him to it in terms of finding excuses not to), he then became so distracted by an fascinating discussion of the day's events with a fourth member of staff who'd just pitched up to help out with glass collection, that he forgot what he was doing - when he was good and ready to get back to the tedious job of serving, he looked down at the pint he was holding like it was some sort of alien artefact, then walking down the bar offering it to everyone else waiting before he got back to me. I'll likely keep coming here, but someone needs to give the staff a smart kick up the backside which they seem to have crawled into.

Went to this pub because it used to really good and friendly. Popped in for a couple of pints waiting for a friend. Needed to charge phone and was told in a hum drum way that it wasn't possible. Had a pint and and tried again. The other miserable staff member then said I could. So charged my phone a bit. Whilst waiting, overheard a decision by the staff to not serve a guy who seemed to be talking to himself. To be fair he was. But.... is this a pub? Or a annoying place where you are judged? He was doing no wrong. No commotion. So they didn't have the bravery to deal with a pub customer who just wanted a few drinks. The staff are manifoldly more miserable than that poor chap. And besides that's what pubs are all about. The staff are miserable. It's a shame cause it's was a good pub. Two awful staff ruin the atmosphere so easily. Beer was okay though.

Great pub tucked away near Victoria Park. Sunday roasts are really good. Nice covered outdoor area as well. Only downside is the toilets are a bit manky.

Saturday evening, nice pub, good vibe(music a little too loud), cheese board ok but very little cheese or choice of cheese, outside area was good, covered, plenty of seating, heaters and it soon became full of people. A pub for age range 25 - 35ish. Not a bad way to spend time with family and friends.

Good selection of beers, toilets pretty disgusting, great beer garden.Avoid the food, had a half roast chicken and it seemed by the dryness it was the previous weeks food!! Potatoes were rock hard and cold and overall the meal was disgusting.

Quiet and unpretentious pub with delicious Sunday roast. Great family atmosphere and friendly and attentive staff. Would definitely recommend.

We pop into this pub from time to time as there is and eclectic mix of people and we can bring our dog. It is always buzzing in there and bar staff are either friendly or like a robot because it is normally packed on a Friday and Saturday night. We haven't eaten there yet. So will have to make another visit to try it out.

Lovely pub with great food! Try a Mortimer's Orchard Cider (make sure it is a pint!) and a bag of Tyrell Crisps in the front yard - you won't regret it!

We dropped in later on a Sunday night with our two "twenty some" sons and had a couple of drinks. While we liked it and had no complaints.. our sons loved the atmosphere, the drinks selection and the music.. none of which I knew.. but I guess that is a good sign. Our sons liked it so much they wanted to stay on.. despite a transatlantic flight the next day. I would recommend this pub. Nice to see a pub that doesn't look/act like a formula pub! We had not issues with the staff. They were great!

A fantastic Saturday night. Food was great, beer was fantastic and welcome and atmosphere were brilliant. We tried most things across the menu and enjoyed them all. The Fullers London Pride was a good as I have had.

We went to the Approach Tavern today to celebrate a friends birthday ,the food was good the beer and wine were also great. BUT after spending over £500 for lunch and drinks for 16 people , we had our experience totally ruined by one member of the bar staff ,who were extremely rude ,and refused to apologies even after accepting that he was in the wrong . The owner of this establishment needs to consider who he has representing him . The one upside ,the lovely waitresses really did try to make amends for there co worker . we are locals to this pub and will not be revisiting .

We visited just before Christmas for my partner's birthday meal. We booked a table for 12 in advance. My request for a table to be set prepared for us was declined as we weren't having the set Christmas meal. The fire was lit which was welcome on a very stormy evening. The pub was quiet as London tends to be immediately before Christmas. There were only 3 mains available - bean stew, chicken or pollock. Unfortunately there were only 4 portions of chicken available which was a shame because it was what most of the group wanted and those that we did order were delicious. We shared starters - trout salad, rice balls and ardennes pate - all good. The starters were a bit pricey at about £7 each. The bread portions at £2.50 a throw were a bit meagre. Unfortunately 3 of the pollocks arrived about half an hour after the other 9 meals. The waitress had forgotten to type the correct number of dishes into the computer. The beer and the wine were all enjoyed. We skipped pudding. The bill came to £300 including some drinks. We asked the waiter if we could have some discount as some of the fish had been so delayed - e.g perhaps they could not charge us the £10 for the bread. He said he had already requested a discount for us and request was declined and not possible. So overall judgement - this is a lovely local pub, the kitchen produces very tasty food but you are left with a feeling that customers are not valued. Perhaps they make enough profit for the year on their busy summer evenings and don't feel as if they need to try too much. A shame.

Went on a Friday night after work, a really comfortable pub, good selection of wine and beers, easy for a large group to get a table together, and also was ok for a friend's toddler, not an easy mix to accommodate in London on a Friday night.The only downside was the food, not cheap, and although good sized portions, all came out a bit overcooked, chicken was very dry and fish overdone, don't know if just a bad night for the kitchen or whether kitchen could not keep up with orders as was busy. will try again, but will think twice before eating there, maybe they are better organized on Sundays.

Took my wife for Sunday lunch last week. Simplicity of choices- beef, pork, chicken, lamb or vegetarian. I had the pork and wife had chicken. Both were plentiful plates and EVERY element (meat, veg, potatoes, sauce) was well cooked and tasty. We shared a crumble dessert which was deelish. We will return!

Molto caro e pieno di fighettini mezzi finocchi, spacciatpri sempre a portata di mano. Per chi beve birre tradizionali non è il posto adatto. Non vendono Stella Foster Heineken Peroni....Se vi serve cocaina è il posto giusto!

We were introduced to the pub by local friends and visited for Sunday lunch. We all had different selections; roast beef, chicken and pork and all were excellent with plentiful amounts on the plate (superb pork crackling) and the main courses are around £12 to £15 each.The pub has a very nice atmosphere and a rustic decor. If I were to be critical of anything, there didn't appear to be many staff working and we actually cancelled our desserts after waiting quite a while for them. Overall though, I'd definately recommend a visit.

Great Pub! Nice atmosphere, wide choice of drinks and food. Staff might be a little bit pleasant, but the rest is all ok!

We have been coming to the Approach for over a year and whilst the location is great and the food is brilliant - the staff need to cheer up! We haven't been aknowledged once in all the time we've been coming here. The staff look like they'd rather be anywhere but here! They're moody and tetchy and it seems as if you're interupting their day by asking for a drink. If you want good food, definitely come here. If you want a friendly local pub - GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!

Ripped off and bitterly disappointed with the Olympic opening ceremony night. They advertised they'd be televising the ceremony, but switched the tv off and booted everyone out half way through. On top of that, the meal was the worst I've had in London - £14 down the drain. I will never return, and I highly recommend a boycott!!

Not too full of punters, not too full of hipsters. Great food and just right.

Lovely little pub with a nice atmosphere. Can get very busy but always with a friendly crowd. Food here is delicious - unlike a ko of pubs they do things right and don't rip you off. Ordered calamari last night, they came out piping hot, crispy and not chewy from being overcooked and with a great side sauce. Tats all iask. But sometimes in the uk that Iis far more than you will get! Decent selection of beers too. Well worth a visit if you are nearby.

I first went in the Approach in 1969 and it is a mercifully and rarely unspoiled pub. We used to take our children there when they were smaller and you had to sit outside; then a grandchild who was allowed in. So over the years we have had lots of meals there. The current management do a very high quality Sunday lunch - masses of happy meat with crispy roast potatoes and well cooked vegetables - for just under £15.Most information say that food is served up till 4.30 on a Sunday. On the blackboard it says '4ish.' We ordered our main courses at 3.50; the barperson looked at the clock before accepting the order. It arrived within 10 minutes, which was great. At around 4.20, hearing us talking about pudding, a member of staff said that we should check at the bar because she wasn't sure if the kitchen was still serving desserts. I went to the bar and after a few minutes the same woman came behind the bar and we asked her. She went into the kitchen and came back spreading her arms in a negative gesture to indicate that no desserts were available. I said to her that it seemed to me that if one had ordered main course, it wasn't really acceptable, when the meal was finished, to deny customers the ability to order a pudding. 'Well, the kitchen closes at 4', she said. I pointed out that that wasn't clear at all and she went on arguing. I just pointed out that arguing with customers wasn't acceptable. So there are two lessons here. First of all, it is plainly wrong to close the kitchen for desserts before all customers eating main meals have had the opportunity to order desserts. It would be perfectly possible to go round and warn people. Secondly, managers of any service provider who argue with customers don;'t deserve to have customers. I certainly won't be going back to the Approach for a meal unless someone confirms that these things have improved.

I've been going here for years. Its current management is among the best its had after a bit of a dip.It can get very crowded but when it's fairly quiet it's terrific. Its beer is well kept and the London Pride and Seafarers are outstanding. The jukebox is free and must be one of the very few in the world offering The Fall's "How I wrote elastic man".

Outside the tourist commonplace, I’ve found it because of my sister who lives nearby.Real Ales are the attraction here. As they don’t do the “commercial” brands.Menu is really nice. Great food!There is the gallery upstairs also!