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I never knew who ran this pub before but I know the pub was so filthy before the new land lord came in, absolutely dirty; maybe the cleaner has been changed or maybe the new landlord has higher standards.
The toilets were always atrocious, never any toilet paper or soap and always smelling of urine. The staff was always gossiping with each other at the end of the bar and now the service is fantastic.
It is definitely a different pub now and not because of candles or plants but because of cleanliness and attitude of staff and ambience and beer garden, I love going there for lunch with the family and sitting in the sun.
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It's not so much turned the place around, because H and Nadia really had this place working well but it wasn't their kind of pub. Notwithstanding this, Ken has really made big efforts, particularly with the additions of plants, candles etc. We continue to drink here because we like it, not because it is local, because for many years we didn't drink here because it wasn't great and we travelled away for our 'local'.
The food continues to be great, but the special starter dish could be changed perhaps, less packaging and more filling? The mains are excellent, as always, and such good value.
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I agree, the new landlord has really turned this place around. The atmosphere in the Thai restaurant is now delightful, the beer garden is now clean and full of beautiful plants and flowers. I had such a pleasant night with my partner and the toilets were for once clean in the whole 5 years I have been going there! Will definitely be making another visit!
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The new landlord is Ken Maguire, formerly of Latymers, Hammersmith. The beer is good, the food should be too if it is up to Ken's previous place's standard, and there is music: Kindred Spirit and Catherine Paver on this night, providing good atmosphere.
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This place has a new landlord who has started recently. He has an excellent track record within this Fullers area and will bring a welcome improvement to the service of an already lovely pub. Strong recommendation!
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What a lovely place.Me and family visited here to eat in their Thai restaurant (which was delightful).Afterwards we sat in the huge beer garden and relaxed with the fantastic beer, The London Pride was top notch. The atmosphere was fantastic and overall it was just such a pleasant night in a pleasant pub, Clean,spacious,great staff, what more could you ask for. Will definately be making another visit!
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This pub is one of the very few where there is excellent customer service. Staff are on the ball expecially a particular member of staff was very helpful. i will definately be visiting again telling my friends.Great pub. Great beer.
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very disappointed on my last visit. The staff were completely unattentive, chatting with each other at the end of the bar. Had to shout to get attention from the staff the girl who served me didn't know what a light and bitter was and seemed to think that I was being rude although I had waited for several minutes to be served.
If this is how Fullers want to run their pubs then I will be drinking elsewhere in the future.
And the toilets are still disgusting
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Just that little bit further away from the town centre, so avoids the masses of non-local rugga fans on a match day. It's full of middle-aged grumbly local rugby fans instead.
The beer should be great, but rarely is. Only the Honeydew is consistent - i'm sure there's some "science" reason that's way beyond my comprehension as to why all real ales can't be served in this nitro-pumped manner - right temperature and always good quality.
The drains are creating a vile stemch that fills the room between tha main bar and restaurant. The customers know, the staff know, the manageers know and Fullers know, but no-one can be bothered to do anything about it, dispite people continually voicing concerns.
My advice to customers is simple, go to the Blucher til it's sorted out!
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Good to see the full range of Fullers on draft - the Chiswick is always very drinkable. Warm feel to the place - shame about the stink from the vicinity of the toilets.
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Visited on Saturday after the rugby and discovered they have a large, secluded, beautiful beer garden out the back that I've never noticed before! Lovely pub - friendly staff and the beer is good.
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Has always been a really popular pub and beer is always good. Attracts all sorts and has good staff.
awino - 18 Feb 2007 20:34 |
Was in the Albert on Saturday night, and I must admit to having a thoroughly enjoyable evening!! Although there was nowhere to sit (due to the earlier rugby) I had a decent pint of pride and took in the free live music(which wasn't mind shatteringly loud as some other pubs in the area insist on having music). Bar staff were friendly and pleasent, and although quite busy, were efficent and kept the pub looking tidy. Will definately be making a return visit!
Keep up the good work!
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Another Fullers shop whose beer is less of a shop window than they would surely wish. All beers are served cold and had plenty of condition. However the taste was not good and I tried Discovery, Pride and Chiswick.
Not being a cellarman I can only assume as the beer was in good condition that the barells had not settled - or maybe Fullers don't brew em like they used to so long since I had a stellar pint. Regardless I cannot help wonder if the excessive coldness of the beer is to cover imperfections in the beer.
Nice pub beer aside but I go for the beer as I can watch Football anywhere.
Oh and the Toilets reeked of a foul odour.
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first visit on Sat night - obviously had been recently redecorated (lovely smell of paint), but quite friendly and good ESB
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No doubt it will pick up again in the summer,must admit to having a few nice weekends in their garden,regardless of the management.
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Never wish old managers back - otherwise "bring back Bongo and his mates". Good beer served well - wot else does anyone want from a local??
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Its gone downhill since Bernard left. I was in on Saturday for the football and I couldn't wait to leave. Mind numbing with an atmosphere more like the moon
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The exterior looks good but once inside it is a big disappointment. Looks like it could do with a good clean. The Thai restaurant in the rear of the pub is ok at best. Poor location. Go to Kings Arms instead.
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Looks like it will be nice but once inside it's like a working men's club - seems to be populated entirely by knackered-looking men in their 50s standing round the bar in droves smoking like chimneys and laughing at their own jokes. Not one single female, it seems, just 50 haggard blokes. It's Ok nearer the back and staff always excellent but overall not a great pub really due to mix of people(ie there's no mix at all).
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Thai meal was dissappointing and quite tasteless. Had to send back one starter of fishcakes but they were very apologetic and replaced them with another starter. Average.
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Where are Bernie and Angela? What a difference a couple of weeks and new management can make! New managers are just too inexperienced to run what used to be a great pub. Fullers what are you doing?
anonymous - 22 Aug 2005 19:59 |
Went for a Thai meal in here the other week. It was alright. Service was good. Nothing special though.
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A big pub, a bit off the beaten track for Twickenham, hidden on the wrong side of the green.
Worth a visit.
TheGP - 20 Mar 2005 18:32 |
Excellent Chiswick, good atmosphere & staff, big but feels cosy.
DeviousDave - 6 Nov 2002 08:48 |
