Walthamstow pub thrills in the wild far east end.

To celebrate ruthi and Cookie's engagement, to make up for cancelling videos with vatine last Saturday and because Walthamstow pubbing must be celebrated ... we should hit a pub on Friday evening. Say 8pm. Er, somewhere.

Is there anyone familiar with Walthamstow who would know what pubs (a) have real beer and (b) are actually tolerable on a Friday (of all nights) and aren't full of aggressive downmarket persons on lager? vatine thinks the Bell (where redcountess and I had our wedding reception) may be suitable. Please post your wisdom.

Saturday, redcountess, arkady and I aim to be at fluffymark's housewarming.

Update: The Bell it is. (Marked on the map as "PUB!")