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Gidea Park MicroPub
★ 5.0(1 review)Bar
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About the Vibe
This tiny micropub in Gidea Park is a local legend for good reason—no bar, just friendly chats and seriously good beer. Owner Trevor turned a former accountants' office into a cozy spot where you pick your pint from a board and get served from a cold room. It's won CAMRA's Local Pub of the Year three times, and you'll see why the walls are plastered with every beer logo they've ever served.
Known For
- •no traditional bar
- •CAMRA Local Pub of the Year winner
- •beer logo wall decor
- •cold room pints
Best For
craft beer loverscasual evening drinkslocal hangouts
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 2, 2026
Tiny micropub with big beer credentials
If you're looking for a proper micropub experience in East London, Gidea Park Micropub is the real deal. There's no bar counter—just a friendly owner serving you fresh pints from a cold room, which makes the whole place feel more like a living room than a pub. The walls are covered in beer logos from every brew they've served since opening in 2017, and you can't help but feel the passion for quality real ale and craft beer.
It's won CAMRA's Local Pub of the Year three times, and the atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from a place that's clearly loved by the community. Whether you're there for the quiz night on alternate Tuesdays or just to chat with Trevor and other regulars, you'll find a warm, unpretentious vibe. The variety of beers they stock is impressive for such a small space, and the fact that they've served over 3,000 casks from hundreds of brewers speaks to their dedication.
This isn't a tourist trap—it's a proper local pub that happens to be unique. Go for the beers, stay for the conversation, and don't be surprised if you end up leaving with a new favorite brew.