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Empress, Homerton

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Operator: London Ordinaries
130 Lauriston Road, Homerton, E9 7LH (View on Google Map)
(020) 8533 5123
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An 1880s pub called the Empress of India, transformed into a gastropub by ETM group in 2006 and changing hands again in 2011 to the operator who also runs the Dundee Arms E2 and Crooked Billet E5. Mostly modern decor, with a white ceiling, bare brick walls, clear windows, bare floorboards in the bar on the right, white tessellated floor in the dining area on the left. Popular with locals, including couples and families. Short menu of gastro food.

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Previous Names
Empress of India; Follies
Local Authority
Hackney
Last updated
07/03/2023
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
London Ordinaries Ltd
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
ELC/14620
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
5:30pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Five Points - Best Session Bitter • 4.1%
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This beer is served regularly at Empress, Homerton.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Restaurant Restaurant
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
277, 425
Closest station (1750m)
Hackney Downs
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (1000m)
London Fields

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