The William Aylmer (JD Wetherspoon), Harlow

Occupying the ground floor of a typical 60's office block,this 'spoons has two distict areas,to the left of the front door is a respectable ,raised seating area with a smart carpet and small library in one corner.There are some prints describing the building of the New Town.To the right of the entrance is the main drinking area with a low ceiling and the long bar split into three sections by wooden pillar deviders,part of the internal design.There also appears to be a clear split in the clientele,so if thinking of entertaining your maiden aunt,I would suggest turn sharp left,while to the right around the bar are fine specimens of life in Harlow New Town and a bank of fruit machines. This is a GBG regular ,which seems justified by 14 handpumps,offering a good selection of real cider (5),festival ales(6) and some usual suspects.Prices are very cheap which ensures a good level of custom and my Acorn 1887 Tangerine Dream was in good nick. This is really the only real ale outlet in the Town centre (Yates aside) and for that reason alone is worth a visit.It's earthy but the ale's fine.There is a very good noodle bar opposite the entrance if you dont fancy the microwaved 'spoons fare.

Long and narrow Wetherspoon's with a bar area at one end and drinking/eating area at the other.not a very welcoming pub but at least they had a very good range of guest beers on offer.