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Is child friendly the same a baby friendly? I think not. Here's a tip for those thinking of bringing babies into a pub: don't. Either accept that having a baby means a few sacrifices, or get a babysitter.
As for a the pub itself, it's pretty good. Comfortable, quick service, a chilled out atmosphere (assuming there’s no crying babies to annoy you) and the food is very nice (although too expensive, I feel). The nearby Red Lion is a better pub, but the Grange isn't too bad at all, in an upmarket kind of way.
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This pub advertises itself as a child friendly pub - do not believe this. My wife and her group left the pub after a few cries from one of the babies prompted an onset of rudeness from the bar manager. Of the few people in the pub at the time, nobody complained except about the behaviour of the bar manager. One to avoid if you have children
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This is the LEAST family friendly pub I have ever been in. We had a small baby with us who cried for a few minutes (babies sometimes do). The manager was extremely rude about this to the extent that we felt compelled to leave. Looking back we were not made to feel welcome from as soon as the bar manager started his shift. The pub was virtually empty anyway and there was no atmosphere. Avoid.
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I used to frequent this public house regularly before the refit. It was a far better pub, one of Ealing's best in my opinion, even if it was slightly shabby. That was part of its charm. I then avoided it for a year after it was refurbished thinking it was another All Bar One. Thankfully I discovered it isn't. It is a decent pub but it is not what it once was.
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Used to go all the time and loved the food. Haven't been back since recent change of ownership. Will report back.
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I think this is a good pub. The food looks good though I've not tried it yet, but it has a nice range of beers and wines and is vastly better under the new management that have been in place for the last 2 years.
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I was looking up what I consider to have been and still be one of the best pubs in Ealing and not normally one to leave an opinion felt compelled to point out to the previous writer briski contrary to him I find the service at the Grange perfect, unpretentious,friendly and efficient. Their wine list (and I went in tonight to Count the wines) includes a range of 22 whites and 20 reds most of which can be bought by the glass. The beer there I admit is a bit pricey but our choice as customers is to pay it or not to, the environment definitly makes up for it.
My wife likes it now the smoking laws have come into place and we occasionally take our children in. Overall I will be returning come what may,and in summary now knowing the managers were New zealanders I would compliment them on trying to create an atmosphere that caters to one and all.
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Awful!
I spent 2 happy years attending the Grange on a regular basis, the staff were friendly, the food was excellent, the wine selection was extensive and good, the beer was even ok, although a little over priced.
Then Youngs took over and since then it's been down hill ever since. The décor is now dark and oppressive, they have decked over the patio area and installed nailed down benches and chairs so if you have more them 4 people you can't sit together. The beer if grossly over priced, they don't know how to serve some of the beers they have in, the wine list has shrunk leaving a collection of average bottles at inflated prices. The food is still mostly good but the menu seems much less variable.
However these failures are nothing compared to the worst change, the staff. Once the picture of helpfulness, knowledgeable about the things they served and friendly. Now rude, arrogant, lazy and seemingly unable to serve the drinks they are trying to charge £4.20 for. It's frankly shocking that this Kiwi couple have been put in charge of a pub as they clearly have no ability to hire competent staff.
Youngs has simply ruined what was easily Ealing's best pub. For shame!
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The most inept service i have every experienced.
They simlpy forgot we were sitting at their table waiting for food for over 1/2 hr, until i beckoned them over.
By that time, they had lost our order, and because it was late, we just left to go to a eaterie which had heard of customer service.
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I've started using this pub recently as I live around the corner. I never used to think much of it as I thought it was a bit poncy and took itself too seriously. Anyways a friend of mine told me that it'd been taken over by a young Kiwi couple who were kicking over the statues so I thought I'd give it a bash.
First time in I get talking to the new manager (Simon) and his wife (Sarah)and I've got to say they're doing an unbelieveable job. All of a sudden it's a pub again, it feels alive and the staff are just so friendly. The food is brilliant without being too "gastro", there's a quiz , and when you walk in you can have a laugh with the staff. Box it, bottle it or whatever, this is everything a locals pub should be, fantastic.
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It seems that i am going against the grain here but surely it was better before they ponced it up. Of course pubs should be clean and well presented but why do they have to be so souless
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I have a real soft spot for The Grange after spending 2 years working there. After leaving last year I vainly thought it would 'never be the same'. However, the new(ish) managers are doing a blinding job and the pub feel's really welcoming, with a great atmosphere & a lovely team! I can't wait for the quiz to start...
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Definitely on the up. And about time Youngs. Real energy in the place. Looking forward to a good summer enjoying the beer and garden
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I love this pub! Used to live right around the corner and always headed here for Sunday lunch - their Roast's are the best I have had in London.
Friendly service and a beer garden just add to its appeal.
sem07 - 14 Mar 2007 14:05 |
Recently returned to the area after moving away. Met a friend and tried the Grange out.What a change from the old place.Service was fantastic and the food was great. Tried the Oyster Kilpatrick and the Fillet Steak whilst my friend tried the Seabass. Apparently there is a new Kiwi couple in charge. Being from there myself all I can say is go NZ!
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VERY DISAPPOINTING. Drink here and eat nextdoor at Charlotte's Place. For 3+ years until the end of 2006 we went here regularly with many friends and visitors to Ealing but NO MORE! Towards the end of 2006 The Grange was bought out by Youngs and the food standards have plummeted. They've tried to keep the same menu but just don't deliver on it's promises.
However, it's still a great place to go for a drink and enjoy the decor, then go for dinner nextdoor at the delectable Charlotte's Place (best Sunday lunch in Ealing).
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If you're paying this much for food I'd expect a more extensive menu in the restaurant. That said the food is very good, a nice place to come for a special meal out. Nice pub in general, not a great choice of beers. Plenty of space outside for the summer months
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Very disappointed since they changed owner: staff is very rude and food is not as appetising. They lost that welcoming/chill out feeling... too bad.
anonymous - 8 Sep 2006 17:01 |
Nice food, but pricey. Pub has not been split into 2- one part restaurant with decent views of Ealing Common, the other more of a Gastropub/leather sofa's/dinning tables rather than your everyday pub. Food is in all pretty good- tasty roasts, but is a touch pricey (good when someone else is picking up the bill).
I'd have to say 8/10 overall.
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Although I wouldn't call myself 'well to do' I am a parent and often struggle to find anywhere decent in Ealing.It's hard to get the right combination of somewhere that sells booze and lets kids in.However The Grange is just the job.It remains very child friendly whilst retaining it's pub atmosphere.The food was great ,the staff were very friendly and there was plenty of alcohol available!
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I always try and give The Grange a chance, after being continually annouyed wit the service, pruices and food - the location is amazing, right on the common, but they just can't get it together. Oftentimes you'll turn up and there is literally nowhere to stand, let alone sit. The food, when you can get a seat, is pretty good in fact, slightly poncy bar food down in the bar and quite expensive restaurant stuff in the posh bit, but there's so little space to do owt that the place just collapses into a kind of gordon ramsey kitchen nightmare when the place is really busy.
The pub used to seem much bigger, and admittedly in the summer there is a lot more space when the outbuilding is open and the garden is on form (BBQs are ace). Although then you have to put up with another annoyance - millions of squaeling babies and well to do young parents mulching around. Thankfully though, they can serve your beer in a plactic glass for you to take out to the common and escape the mayhem.
Pretty good for spotting posh dogs at that time of year too.
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Owned by Spirit Group in their "Gastropub" brand. Good wine list, nicely redecorated but just seems to miss the mark slightly.
The staff are all well meaning but seem to congregate at the bar unsure of what to do, the menus all have some pages missing and whilst they have a selection of 30-odd wines - some very unusual - no-one seems to be able to describe them to you.
Now - I'm perfectly happy for a pub not to serve wine, or only a limited selection - but if you're promoting yourself on the basis of the wine list, then you should know what you're talking about. It's a little annoying because they seem so close to having a brilliant gastropub, but somehow just miss the mark.
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Cannot beleive what they have done to this place, Ealings pretentios lot who like to pretend that they are a superior breed seem to like it.
How many more trendy wine bars does Ealing really need?
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When we moved to the area a year ago, The Grange was an appalling pub - bland, terrible atmosphere, terrible drinks, and despite being by far the closest we could only bear to go twice.
Now it's been refurbished, and the difference is incredible - much more stylish, a fantastic selection of drinks, great simple but tasty bar food, and a fantastic restaurant. It's been open about five weeks and I've been about six times so far and I simply don't have a bad word to say.
The waiting staff are very friendly, and always ready to help out - and enjoy a bit of a chat - plus are making us feel like welcome regulars already.
The food in the restaurant is delicious - huge portions, well cooked and fresh. There have already been several changes to the menu in the time we've been, so no chance of getting bored.
I could keep praising it - especially the red wine....! - but let's just say I couldn't have wished for a better local.
If you've not been since the revamp, get down there quick. In fact, don't - I want to keep this my secret.
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A yes The Grange. Visited this establishment in 1988 when I was in London on my big O.E. from Invercargill, New Zealand. As there isn't a photo I can't really rememeber the ol'Grange...I was 25 in those days and consumed 'snakebites' that were 50% strongest cider and 50% strongest lager I could buy...needless to say one minute I could speak English and the next sheer utter gibber! The drink fermented in your stomach so one can imagine what it did to ones swede...yeh so who needs 'P' then!
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Revisited this pub post refurbishment for sunday lunch. Trying so hard to emulate the Ealing Park Tavern and failing miserably. I dont mind paying £12.50 for a good roast beef lunch but when it comes complete with raw vegetables, one lump of overcooked meat (isnt this normally a steak?)& a bottle of wine plonked down on the table without being poured - better off in The Harvester. Would have complained given the chance but half full plates were whisked away without any enquiry as to enjoying your meal. If this is the service 2/3 weeks in then EPT must be having a party to celebrate how good it makes them look!
Lisa - 16 Nov 2004 10:59 |
Currently under going refurbishment. I really hope they don't change it too much.
Nigel - 31 Aug 2004 16:28 |
This used to be our favourite pub but it's under new management and terrible now. They play really loud music and attract a very young crowd which is not in keeping with the lovely pretty residential area that its in. I feel sorry for the residents too. I will not go there any more.
Ceri Diver - 16 May 2004 21:14 |
Comfortable & freindly. Can't say what the beer is like as every time I go here I'm on my motorbike.
Nigel - 20 Apr 2004 18:30 |
The best place I know for a quiet drink. A very comfortable lounge, nice seating elsewhere, good food, a heated patio and table football!
James - 27 Oct 2003 14:00 |
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