The Palm Tree
Pub and Jazz and Blues Venue££££
Bow West, London
"In one line - the pub a lot of pubs in the east end should still be."(3 Tips)
"Live jazz every Friday"(3 Tips)
"old school London pub"(3 Tips)
"Live music Friday, sat, and sun."(2 Tips)
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Anju PrasadFebruary 5, 2018This is an old school London pub with occasional laid back beautiful jazz in the evening. I can’t believe it took me so long to find this diamond in the rough!!!
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Suzanne YoshikawaJuly 27, 2015The pub that time forgot! And that's what makes it amazing! The characters that frequent this bar are fascinating! Check out the old school till!
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Paul Anderson-FosterJune 3, 2017This is a great London pub as London pubs used to be. The corner pub remains despite the 90s clearance of surrounding streets to form a park from the Green Bridge to Victoria Park. Watneys on tap.Upvote1DownvoteUpvoted Mar 9
KatNovember 18, 2016Total gem! amazing music and great atmosphere! Feels like you travelled to a different era of London. True to that fashion only cash is accepted so be prepared for that.UpvoteDownvote
Natalie ClarkeDecember 8, 2017A proper old school east end pub complete with a till that could be in a museum. The guy behind the bar is lovely and the atmosphere is cosy and friendly. Bring cash!UpvoteDownvote
Martin TiedemannMay 20, 201229 July: An atmospheric relic of the old East End, sitting alone in a park beside the Regents Canal. The pub is at its best when live bands strike up a tune at weekends.Upvote2Downvote
Belle MaximSeptember 27, 2021Yay! The live jazz music starts back at The Palm Tree on Friday 1st October. The fabulous trio with Bruce Graham on piano plus guest singer will start their first set at 9.30 p.m. Don't be late!
UpvoteDownvote- In one line - the pub a lot of pubs in the east end should still be. No cards, no posh beers, nothing fancy, the guys still playing jazz at the weekend. Love it.Upvote2Downvote
Sebastian OstmanDecember 25, 2014This place is one of the most amazing pubs in London. A true time warp. A must visit!UpvoteDownvote
Juan Pablo SandovalJune 4, 2018One of the most beautiful and incredible pubs in east London. Absolutely amazingUpvoteDownvote
Isa SierraJune 20, 2017A true jewel among pubs. Great local attendance and excellent jaZz.UpvoteDownvote
GeorgeMay 16, 2014Sit by the canal in the sun. Love the old guy in his electric wheelchair blasting out old love tunes!UpvoteDownvote
Pawel PietrykaOctober 31, 2012Really nice "traditional" pub, live band on Fridays as far as I remember.UpvoteDownvote
Great pub, but can have too many posh pseudo crusties banging on about their narrow boats.UpvoteDownvote
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsAugust 17, 2011Old school jazz bands play live every weekend! Read moreUpvoteDownvote- HollieDecember 17, 2010great place to be in the summer, you can take your ale outside and sit by the canal!Upvote2Downvote
Great bar and atmosphere but was refused a glass of tap water when we asked and had to buy a bottle of water.UpvoteDownvote
David StephensApril 21, 2011Awesome pub, but the most miserable landlady you've ever met!Upvote1Downvote- mrkobayashiMarch 4, 2010Live jazz every Friday, it gets rammed but still one of the best boozers in the East.UpvoteDownvote
- Emma TarbardMarch 22, 2010Live music Friday, sat, and sun. Brilliant atmospere, lovely ales!Upvote1Downvote
Gustavo Montes de OcaOctober 8, 2009Play spot the climbers (chalked fingers, sweat, walking the slackline outside)UpvoteDownvote
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