The Oliver Conquest - Tower Hamlets

Of all the gin joints in the world... is this the best. The conquest has Fabio who, in front of a wall of may have been all the gins Ever made, gave friendly advice and recommendations. They stock Fever Tree elderflower tonic and with a slice of orange and a never-before-tried gin, I had a terrific H&R. It was great to be among like minded cocktail lovers.

A friend of mine had his birthday celebrations here on Friday night and I was very impressed! I hadn't even known this place existed, but I will definitely have to go back when I can afford to buy a gin cocktail or two (around £10 each . The bar tender was creating bespoke gin based cocktails for the members of my group and one by one, they were unfailing ecstatic at the deliciousness of each drink! The upstairs space is great for a gathering or celebration, and they provided tasty canapés to accompany the alcohol (for free! Everyone is a winner, as I would think these help to slow down the drunkening process slightly this is not a place for beer louts and stereotypical stag dos, for sure . The décor of the space is lovely, quite grown up and classy but not in an intimidating way the space is quite intimate and very welcoming lots of seating (chairs, little stools and a sofa with lovely soft cushions and a fluffy throw/ blanket . I did have trouble when I first arrived as I couldn't figure out how to get to the upstairs area (to my eyes it looked like I'd have to go outside to go up the stairs the way the bar tender downstairs pointed, but it was actually a door in the back that led to a hallway, with windows behind that made it look that way (I need to get my eyes tested! But anyway... . The downstairs bar is quite small, but cosy it was busy on Friday! If you are looking for somewhere to go for a slightly special occasion, or a date, I can definitely recommend this place. And the bar staff certainly know their gins and concoctions!

I've been there only once but the place looks really nice. Full of City suits but it does not get overcrowded on the week nights (although it is busy). The interior is looking quite fresh although classy. The space is not too big, I would say rather cozy. Now that I know they have all these fancy gins I would definitely return to check out how they do G&T there.

The Oliver Conquest looks to be one of the most popular pubs in East London going off a few Lists, so I couldn't resist checking it out on the way back from an Art Gallery Event. It's quite near to Aldgate East, but (happily) with none of the Hipster-ish pretensions on many of the other pubs in the area. In saying that, this is an absolute Gin-shop, and therefore not the best place for this lover of Craft Beers or (at a pinch) Whiskeys. Not sure if the Gins are cheap and strong, but the Beers are most certainly neither (pleasant Ales, but of the 3-4% range, not the 5-6% Red/Amber Ales that I'd favour). In saying that, the place still appealed to me, and I can see why it would be many other people's (you English with your Gin) favourite place for a tipple. It's quiet, relaxed, has many comfortable chairs, and a really beautiful place to unwind towards the end of an evening.

Cosy, is the perfect word for this pub. An intimate little space with an emphasis on Gin. Rows of gin greet you at the bar, for those who have a soft spot for this juniper delight. Gin has come a long way from its original medicinal use to a key ingredient of a night out drinking. Gin is versatile, have it straight (if you have game), with a mixer or as part of a range of great classic cocktails. The Oliver Conquest is just the spot to try it. A great selection of gin, knowledgeable staff and a speakeasy style setting. Love the big bowl wine glasses they serve the gin cococtions in by the way. Never fear, gin is not all they do they have wine, beer and a solid bar menu to soak up the alcohol with dishes like macaroni cheese. Slip in, chill out and enjoy.