E17 folk aren't short of a place, or 10, to go for a good pint of beer. And this month Beer Mile is going to have another new pub that's going to be worth checking out.
East London Brewing Co opened their huge new brewery to the north end of the mile this spring, and before the year is over they'll have crowned it with a brand new pub. The Black Horse Tap is the latest addition to their huge space here, which already has a taproom and events space. But this is fully a pub, rather than another taproom, with a wide range of beers, wines and spirits alongside a compelling food offering.
The brewery has form in opening decent pubs. Owner Ronnie Finch has also taken on the Leytonstone Tavern and The Duke in Wanstead, among others. The Black Horse Tap will have an 80-seat dining room (as well as a pool table and dartboard) and DJs playing at the weekend. There's also a huge terrace, and they're going to have a marquee down in the courtyard.
They're opening with a strong food residency, courtesy of Play With Fire. Chef Matt Purkis is ex-Lagom so he knows a thing or two about serving up great food in pubs. He's also been serving up food in the taproom here since the summer. For the pub menu we're promised treats like brisket sausage rolls and Basque-style black pudding, along with slow-smoked Alabama chicken. Obviously there will be Sunday roasts.
More about The Black Horse Tap
Where is it? East London Brewing Co., Unit 2, Lockwood Way, London E17 5RB
When does it open? 27 November 2026 (it'll be open Thursday to Sunday.
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @blackhorsetap_
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