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This is a pretty ordinary backstreet pub – and from me that is a compliment. They had Courage Best and Spitfire on. The Spitfire tasted pretty good, and at £2.90 a pint not too expensive for the area.
I have to say that this pub’s ordinariness makes it stand out from the crowd. It looks like something of a throwback to the 70s – or perhaps the 60s judging from the music being played (The Searchers, Four Tops, Diana Ross). Red “velvetine” settles with the odd rip in them set the scene. It only needed copper coverings for the round tables to complete the picture.
Numerous black and white photographs of British actors on the walls, probably connected to the proximity of Riverside Studios. I rather like this pub, and recommend it to anyone who wants a quiet drink in a straightforward boozer with no apparent aspirations to be a gastro-pub.
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Excellent quality pints of spitfire and courage best.
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Intersting little pub. much better than it might look form the outside.
Clientele is of the older but maybe not wiser variety but the atmosphere was fun.
Inside the decor isn't the strongest feature but the place is absolutely spotless (inc the loos)
what was really great was the music, I don't know if it was a special event but they had a cracking range of early 60s tunes, not just the famous golden oldies some really nice tunes.
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I have used this pub for 30 years, staff all lovely, may well not be the taste for the very young but there are many of us who dont want to be blasted out by music and actually want to enjoy our company and drinks, now has a new large screen television which makes for good sports, garden also, darts, seating outside, nice quiet street, give it a try
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Nice enough pub in which I had a decent pint of ale. It's near the river but like RogerB says don't expect to see it. Tucked nicely away from Fulham Palace Road and still has a bit of character.
E.S.B - 30 Apr 2007 12:32 |
The Chancellors is a fairly low key pub in the back streets near the river (but certainly not on or within view of the river as a previous poster intimates). The proximity of the Riverside Studios opposite means that it gets a fair share of musicians / performers, many of whom have left signed photos that now adorn the walls alongside lesser celebrities otherwise known as Fulham footballers. The mock Tudor interior is typically old fashioned and rather dated but fans of traditional unspoilt pubs will see the attraction of this place. The mature couple who appear to run the pub ensure that there are very few signs of it becoming too trendy or glitzy like several other pubs in the area. The only Ale is Courage Best but it is usually in good nick. It is less than a 10 minute walk to the Apollo but it is far enough off the beaten track to lose the crowds making it an ideal place for a peaceful drink on event night. Bar service is always good with any short measures being immediately topped up without prompting. There are a couple of basic TVs and a darts area to the rear. There is a small outside patio when the weather permits. It can be a bit smoky (but not for much longer) and some of the customer base can be rather worse for wear but there are a few characters and I have never been afforded anything other than a good welcome.
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Interesting local pub for local people. Certainly not got a threatening atmosphere you might associate with local pubs on council estates. The clients and bar staff do tend to be getting on a bit, but that at least means there are a few "characters" - and I don't mean in a bad way. Had an excellent toasted sandwich there. I think an area needs a good mix of pubs to cater for all ages and so I hope this place keeps going and doesn't suffer a dreaded refurb.
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Nice cheery pub - which makes a very pleasent change from the usual Hammersmith fodder.Great beer and a brilliant location all add up to one of the best boozers in West London. 10/10
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Having just returned from this place for a liquid lunch; A nice enough local pub, fairly well decorated with friendly staff.
It is however a fairly old geezers establishment. On walking in the whole back wall is a line up of old fellas enjoying their pints and gossiping about last nights bingo, and reminded me very much of a day out from the local retirement home.
When I was ordering a drink, there was one chap at the bar who was suprisingly young (teeth intact, able to stand up, could remember what happened yesterday..etc.etc) made the summation that it was "suprisingly busy in here today" - so a normal day apparently gets even less than the already sparse population.
To sum up - nice enough pub, the staff really are friendly and the decor is 'nice boozer on the corner'. I'll definatley return there when I retire.
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Great find. A dream on a summer afternoon, particularly if you are visiting the Riverside Theatre across the road - at least half the price of Riverside beers!! Best quote "It's ancient as are the locals, and the Lady behind the bar, deserves the capital L, she's great!"
mikem - 10 Aug 2005 10:30 |
Best pint of Guinness in Hammersmith
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Small pub in sidestreet , friendly enough.
Famously opens at 10.30am with sad old gits normally called Robin already queueing up waiting to buy their Gin and Tonics.
Very pleasant in summer sitting outside the front of the pub in the sunshine by the Thames.
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Nice little local pub, bit Irish, one for the oldies.
Good spot for an afternoon quiet pint.
TheGP - 21 Sep 2004 13:55 |
a small friendly pub mainly locals one dartboard and a small selection of food.bella the manageress will have been in the house for 20 years in november.
john whilding - 16 Jul 2004 08:28 |
