Go for the pints. Stay for ... more pints.
I had a soft ban on E&C for the last year'ish as they'd hiked their prices, hadn't really done anything with their menu and, frankly, there's no shortage of pubs in the city, but I lifted it for lunch yesterday as I needed a quick pint and patio in the area.
The tap selection is solid, ranging from Bass to Sapporo and they've revamped the menu, so it was a refreshing change. There's nothing life-altering here, but lots of traditional pub fare at reasonable prices.
And to boot, the service was fantastic. Moments after sitting down, I heard my favourite restaurant words, "Can I start you off with a beverage?"