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Pub in [[Locale Wanstead|Wanstead]], previously known as the Nightingale <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/1854452058/ photo]</small>.
Good Beer Guide pub in Wanstead.
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The long-standing landlords [https://twitter.com/TheNightingaleW/status/912733321578283010 departed for health reasons] in September 2017 (see <a href="https://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi?id=Nightingale_On_The_Green%2C_E11_2EY&version=22">old version of this page</a> for a description of the pub under their management), and although the pub did reopen shortly afterwards, as of February 2018 [http://wansteadium.com/the-nightingale-this-really-doesnt-look-good/ it was once more closed]. However, in July 2018 it [http://wansteadium.com/nightingale-on-the-green-is-now-open/ reopened under new ownership] and with the new name of Nightingale on the Green.
[[Kake]], [[Ewan]], [[Ruudboy]] and other Tube Walkers visited on a Saturday afternoon. There were quite a few other customers but we still managed to find seats. The interior is divided into a number of interconnected small rooms; the one we were in would probably have held about 12-14 people if they were all good friends. Decor is fairly traditional.
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It's divided into several small areas inside, though there are no doors between them. Entry is into the bar area, with bare-boarded standing space, a mix of low and high stools, and a wooden bar with gantry above. A cosy snug-like space is off to one side. Around the back of the bar is table seating, leading through to a back room labelled "Madame Butterfield's Lounge" (and apparently available for hire).
We sampled the Deuchars IPA (&pound;2.30/pint), Doom Bar (&pound;2.75/pint), and Scrumpy Jack (&pound;2.85/pint). The 2008 Good Beer Guide says they have a large range of malt whiskies, as well as a fair number of bourbons and vodkas, but we didn't try any.
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Both interior and exterior were smartened up in the refurbishment that preceded the reopening, though pleasingly this was achieved without damaging the character of the place. The old green colour scheme has been retained (but made less garish), and the interior made to feel less cluttered without becoming sterile. Overall, the refurbishment seems to have succeeded in its goal of creating an updated traditional-style pub.
Food is served lunchtimes Mon-Sun, with an extension to 6pm on Fri-Sun. The menu is extensive, covering all the usual pub favourites. Mains cost between &pound;4.75 (egg, chips, and beans) and &pound;10 (lamb shank, or steak), but most are around &pound;6.25 (e.g. lamb curry, chilli con carne, three-egg omelette). They even have a selection of vegetarian versions of pub staples (e.g. veggie sausages, nut cutlets, bean burgers, etc, all at &pound;5.50). Filled rolls are &pound;1.50, sandwiches from &pound;2.50, french bread sandwiches from &pound;3.25, and filled jacket potatoes from &pound;3.50. Thirteen different desserts are available, priced between &pound;3 and &pound;4, including jam roly poly, spotted dick, chocolate deathwish, blackcurrant cheesecake, and creme brulee.
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[[Kake]] visited on a Tuesday afternoon in September 2018. There were quite a few people in when I arrived a little before 2:30pm, many of them sitting and conversing on stools at the bar. Music was playing, mainly '90s rock, not too loud. The handpumps were clipped for Sharp's Doom Bar, London Pride, and Greene King IPA. A pint of lime and soda was &pound;2.
On top of all that, they have a number of specials, which looked pretty interesting; they were mainly fish dishes, and priced around &pound;6-7. (The regular menu also has a fish section offering a choice of deep-fried breaded cod, plaice, haddock, etc).
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According to the Nightingale website as of September 2018, food is served noon-3pm and 6pm-9pm Tue-Fri, noon-9pm Sat, and noon-6pm (Sunday roasts only) Sun (no food Mondays).
They also have a curry night on Wednesdays, where you can get your choice of curry (including a vegetarian option) along with rice, chips, or naan, and a glass of wine, for &pound;8 (served until 10pm). On the regular menu, they make a point of promoting the all-day breakfast, which looks rather good value at &pound;6 for egg, bacon, sausage, black pudding, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, fried bread, fried potatoes, bread + butter, and bottomless tea or coffee.
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In September 2018, [[Kake]]'s salt and pepper squid (&pound;6.50) <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/43583467065/ photo]</small> was good, with a light but well-seasoned batter and plenty of flavour in the squid itself. It came with a side salad of spinach leaves that initially looked overly wilted, as if dressed too far in advance, but actually this was delicious, with a subtle umami flavour in the dressing.
Quiz night is Monday from 8pm, according to a sign spotted in November 2007. There's also a pub dog!
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[[Kake]]'s verdict: I'd come back if I was in the area.

Accessibility: A step to get in at both entrances, but the one at the side entrance is only an inch or so. No steps to seating, bar, or toilets once you're in. There are steps to the back garden.

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* [https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/25135/ Pubs Galore comments]
* [https://www.whatpub.com/ELC/13944 WhatPub entry]
* [http://flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/sets/72157602911745579/detail/ Kake's photos of the menu]
* [http://
www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtml/5365/ Beer In The Evening comments]
* [http://fancyapint.com/pubs/pub3083.html Fancy A Pint review]
* [http://flickr.
com/photos/kake_pugh/1857613514/ Photo of the ploughmans platter]
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], September 2018. Opening hours taken from the Nightingale website, September 2018.</div>
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], [[Ewan]], [[Ruudboy]], et al, 3 November 2007. Food times, prices, and details taken from menu/blackboards on that visit. Opening hours taken from the 2007 Good Beer Guide.</div>
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summary='Good Beer Guide pub in Wanstead.' summary='Pub in Wanstead, previously known as the Nightingale.'
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summary='Good Beer Guide pub in Wanstead.' website='http://nightingaleonthegreen.co.uk/'

Good Beer Guide pub in Wanstead.

Kake, Ewan, Ruudboy and other Tube Walkers visited on a Saturday afternoon. There were quite a few other customers but we still managed to find seats. The interior is divided into a number of interconnected small rooms; the one we were in would probably have held about 12-14 people if they were all good friends. Decor is fairly traditional.

We sampled the Deuchars IPA (£2.30/pint), Doom Bar (£2.75/pint), and Scrumpy Jack (£2.85/pint). The 2008 Good Beer Guide says they have a large range of malt whiskies, as well as a fair number of bourbons and vodkas, but we didn't try any.

Food is served lunchtimes Mon-Sun, with an extension to 6pm on Fri-Sun. The menu is extensive, covering all the usual pub favourites. Mains cost between £4.75 (egg, chips, and beans) and £10 (lamb shank, or steak), but most are around £6.25 (e.g. lamb curry, chilli con carne, three-egg omelette). They even have a selection of vegetarian versions of pub staples (e.g. veggie sausages, nut cutlets, bean burgers, etc, all at £5.50). Filled rolls are £1.50, sandwiches from £2.50, french bread sandwiches from £3.25, and filled jacket potatoes from £3.50. Thirteen different desserts are available, priced between £3 and £4, including jam roly poly, spotted dick, chocolate deathwish, blackcurrant cheesecake, and creme brulee.

On top of all that, they have a number of specials, which looked pretty interesting; they were mainly fish dishes, and priced around £6-7. (The regular menu also has a fish section offering a choice of deep-fried breaded cod, plaice, haddock, etc).

They also have a curry night on Wednesdays, where you can get your choice of curry (including a vegetarian option) along with rice, chips, or naan, and a glass of wine, for £8 (served until 10pm). On the regular menu, they make a point of promoting the all-day breakfast, which looks rather good value at £6 for egg, bacon, sausage, black pudding, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, fried bread, fried potatoes, bread + butter, and bottomless tea or coffee.

Quiz night is Monday from 8pm, according to a sign spotted in November 2007. There's also a pub dog!

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Last visited by Kake, Ewan, Ruudboy, et al, 3 November 2007. Food times, prices, and details taken from menu/blackboards on that visit. Opening hours taken from the 2007 Good Beer Guide.

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