Morgan Arms Reviews Summary

Category: Pub London

Address: 43 Morgan St, Bow, London, E3 5AA, United Kingdom

Phone: +442089806389

Rating: 4.4
based on 185 reviews.

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Definitely recommend and would love to go again!"
  • "Lovely local pub within walking distance from us, always a great vibe in here."
  • "A really great vibe when you walk into this Pub."
  • "Great Edwardian pub with high ceiling and huge windows."
  • "The atmosphere is local and friendly and manages to remain cozy while offering ample seating."
  • "It's a stylish place, light and airy and the food was FANTASTIC."
  • "The atmosphere is friendly and it has a real community vibe without being unwelcoming to non-regulars."

Cons:

  • "Hard surfaces cacophony, kids, people playing board games (eh?)."
  • "It's packed in the evenings and frequently at weekends."
  • "The pub was pretty empty hence the lack of atmosphere."
  • "Once this was turned down (not off) the dining room guests were then subjected to constant smashing sound of plates and dishwashers(?)."
  • "A bit noisy because of overly loud ambient music."
  • "Fancy pub that while pretty tries a little too hard."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food is flavorful, well cooked and beautifully presented, and not too expensive either!"
  • "The roasts are tasty, the rest of the menu is also available despite being a Sunday, portions are generous."
  • "Great scotch eggs and great alcohol on tap."
  • "Awesome atmosphere and amazing roast dinner!!"
  • "The potatoes were perfectly crispy and the gravy really married the dish together, it was delicious!"
  • "Good meat, full of flavour and with interesting vegetables (a really tasty puree, that we couldn't quite identify, and cooked beetroot), rich gravy and perfectly cooked potatoes."
  • "We had the Smoked haddock and vegan burger - which were delicious."

Cons:

  • "The aubergines were so rank I actually had to spit it out."
  • "Was quite a tough steak to be honest but the gravy was delicious."
  • "Unfortunately the food last night was very disappointing. Over priced."
  • "The chicken was dry and the cauliflower cheese was like wall paper paste."
  • "The food is unimaginative and overcooked."
  • "Way overpriced food - when a burger is £13, I'd expect meat good enough to be cooked less than well-done."
  • "The one braised lamb pie I managed to order was not only tasteless but also incredibly tough."

Service

Pros:

  • "The waitress are very kind."
  • "The staff, especially the bar manager, were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable on their food and the huge range of beers."
  • "Staff went above and beyond, great team."
  • "The service was so amazing. Really friendly and attentive."
  • "The staff are lovely and especially Katie behind the bar was great with recommending drinks."
  • "Staff attentive and friendly. Sam is my fave Staff member."
  • "The staff are always friendly and chatty."

Cons:

  • "The service seemingly unsure what to do about it."
  • "The staff are so rude."
  • "Lovely atmosphere, delicious food but terrible service."
  • "It's a shame when staff haven't been trained properly."
  • "The service was pretty shocking, including the waiter picking his ear during service and wiping on his trousers, then continuing on to serve guests."
  • "Staff were fine but kept hanging at the end of the bar chatting to their mates."
  • "We tried to catch an eye contact with waiters but they were ignoring us."

Value

Pros:

  • "The food is good not excellent but filled the spot and well priced."
  • "Food is in the 'slightly-pricey-yet-worth-it' category."
  • "Good value for money overall."
  • "Beer prices are reasonable and the staff are friendly."
  • "The price/quality ratio is OK, which means: good quality for a fair price."

Cons:

  • "Unfortunately the food last night was very disappointing. Over priced."
  • "More expensive than ever, small portions and not the best food."
  • "The cost of £25 felt overpriced."
  • "£6.10 for a beavertown neck oil is ridiculous."
  • "Drinks and food are on the pricey end."
  • "All this joy for the (non) bargain price of £15."

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