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Bloody good pub!
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Went to this pub on thursday 5th Aug 2007. was served by a big guy who i heard was called drew. he wasd siperb and is an asset to this public house. who ever he works for shud ber pleased with his healthy banter and smile.
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I visited in April 2006, for a quick couple of halves including a seasonal beer. Was enjoyable; the pub was fine. All the locals (presumably from Acton and environs) seemed friendly enough, and although Acton is a 30-minute Silverlink journey away from me I would have no qualms about revisiting if invited by a friend, etc. Atmosphere, friendliness and beer quality (Fullers acknowledged) earns the pub an 8/10.
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If you have to go to Acton and stand the gun crime and "homies" with hoodies peering at you, then take cover here. The staff are friendly and the customers have a nice welcoming rapore. The decore is abit shabby (come on fullers put some money into your pubs) but the quality of the beer and the atmosphere is good. The food has gone down hill though since thier old chef left, so dont eat there, but it does show a good game of football and other sport too. Also is one of the few places around to have a function room that is good for p[arties and cheap too! my rating, 6 out of 10 thats because Acton is a hole, if it were in a diffent place it could push a 7.5!
anonymous - 15 Oct 2006 14:09 |
The best Sunday Roast in West London, don't be put off by the 5.95 price tag... The Polish chef is outstanding...
Thick cuts of meat, sesame seed honey roasted parsnips, crunchy veg, Huge Yorkshires and great size portions....
apparently they only serve around 10 on a sunday, I reckon thats because no one knows about this Gem of a roast...!
the pub itself is on acton high street so chiswick it's not, but then I'd prefer to dine with these lot then some pompous chiswolians.... If thats such a word.
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The best pub in Acton. If you are after the closest thing to a traditional english pub this is the best you are gonna get. Does a decent pint, but is a bit pricey, but a lot nicer atmosphere than the nearby Redback or Puzzle and without the dregs of the local spooners
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Pity about the refurbishment normally Fullers manage to get it right. The new interior seems a little soul-less and bland. Suppose we must move with the times grrrr.
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I visited this pub last night for a quick pint and a bite to eat. On the face of it, this is a good pub, the food and beer quality is excellent (Fullers' Pride and Chiswick) and the staff are friendly and welcoming.
So it is rather unfortunate that some of the clientele spoil it. I was sitting down to eat my dinner, minding my own business when a short, Scottish bloke (very drunk at 8pm) walked halfway across the pub from where he had been sitting and sat next to me insisting on starting a less than desirable conversation, ending with physical contact. He then got up and startied speakin to blokes at the bar only to return to my table and hassle me again when I'd finished eating. I eventually felt so intimidated by him I had to leave.
I have nothin against gays but this pub is meant to be a mainstream pub where you don't expect that sort of thing to happen.
I also believed, mistakenly, that a decent pub shouldn't continue servin people who are obviously drunk to the detriment of everyone else's enjoyment in the pub.
I hope the manager reads this (he seemed like a nice guy) and speaks to that punter if he's a regular(about being drunk on his premises).
I would have given this pub 10/10 but only feel I can give it five after last night.
anonymous - 13 Jan 2004 16:02 |
The pub has benn given a makeover and is looking great and so to are the staff. The atmosphere is friendly and easygoing and the barstaff are ready to have a laugh and chat with the customers. As for Dave's comment about the Chiswick - good news - It will be coming back at the weekend! Also they soon will be starting quiz nights, live music and comedy nights aswell so it would be worth a night out either for a quiet drink or a more socialable fun evening. It looks asthough the food also got upgraded during the refurb as they seem to be turning out some nice meals at cheap prices compared with the other pubs in the area.
Andrew Turner - 18 Jun 2003 22:16 |
The King's Head, a Fuller's pub has been renovated and opened again (June 2003). The work seems to have been done fairly well and the place is quite attractive although the new carpet looks a little bit skanky already. There's a lot more space anyhow, and a lot less smoke. The beer seemed to be on form although Chiswick wasn't there and doesn't look like it's going to be. Several of the more recognisable customers clearly still go there and the toilets seemed to have missed the refurbishment. Looks like you can't take Acton out of the pub!
David Jollie - 9 Jun 2003 16:46 |
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