The Engineer Overview
The Engineer Public House was built between 1845 and 1850 for Claverts the Brewers by, it is thought, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, hence the name. It is thought that Brunel had his offices in the building for a while. This grade two listed building is built of brown stock brick with a stucco ground storey and stucco dressings in the Italianate style. Of particular interest are the projecting iron light fixtures in the form of dragons left and right of the entrances. There is thought to have been a tunnel leading from the nearby Grand Union Canal directly into the cellars, but this has long since been blocked off. Apparently there was a slot at the end of the tunnel for checking coins, (presumably if they were counterfeit they would bend). The Engineer's grounds originally ran all the way down to the canal, and situated in them was a brewery run at first by a woman.
In 1995 the tenancy was taken over by Tamsin Olivier an actress and Abigail Osborne an artist and The Engineer as we know it now was born.
One of London's first and finest gastro-pubs The Engineer immediately won the Time Out, Michelob award for "Best Bar" in 1995. Since then the restaurant has gone from strength to strength with outstanding reviews and an additional award from the AA and Seafish as the "Best Seafood Pub" in the London area in 1998.
The food is Modern British with more than a hint of Pacific Rim. The restaurant and function rooms are gloriously "arty" and the garden in the summer must be the best place to eat in London. Particular attention has been paid to the wine list with something to suit every pallet and pocket. All served by a relaxed, helpful and friendly staff. (Updated 09/06/2008)
Additional Info: Private Rooms, Non-Smoking Area, Children Allowed, Hire Available, Outside Drinking, Food
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