I really like this pub. As a smoker the outdoor smoking area is absolutely fantastic and one of the best i have seen this close to Liverpool Street. The staff are really friendly and helpful and not too trendy. The customers are a wide and varied mix from city-boys to Students. Two good pool tables and big screen TVs for football draw in a lot of guys...there never seem to be that many girls in the pub...i sometimes feel like the only one. There are two bars meaning it is never too much of a struggle to get served and the menu sounds quite interesting with small snack, larger mains and a variety of platters to share, although i haven't been in the mood for food yet when i have been there.
I definitely recommend it. Being so close to Liverpool Street don't get roped into going to one of those awful chain pubs and walk an extra two minutes to the Water Poets...added bonus it is sign-posted!!!

The Water Poet is good if you fancy something a little different. The pub has a good mix of atmospheres and is above all very friendly. I would recomend The Water Poet for those who aren't afraid of change.