The Marksman Pub.
We'd heard terrific things about The Marksman which is situated on Hackney Road. The perfect pitstop after a stroll down Columbia Road flower market on a Sunday we were told. Rumours were rife that it offered one of the best roasts in East London. So we finally gave in and sampled for ourselves.
We casually wandered down Columbia Road having bought some fresh herbs and chilli plants before looping round to the pub at the end of the market. Arriving earlier than planned, we were kindly seated by the enigmatic and friendly staff who were more than happy to offer their recommendations which included the fish of the day or a good gastro staple, stew.
We were there for Sunday roasts, so we had the roasts. Opting for the slow-roasted pork belly (above) and the matured, rump beef we weren't at all disappointed. The portions were generous and certainly filing, we left feeling happily satisfied but annoyed we missed out on the puddings.
Would we go again? Yeah, probably.
What? The Marksman Pub, Sunday Roasts
Where? 254 Hackney Road, Hackney, London E2 7SJ
Worth it? More than decent but in search of better.
www.marksmanpub.com