Long known as an actor's pub the current landlord has driven out the old 'characters' that used to inhabit the place in the company pursuit of 'food being king'. I always thought the extending out of the place eroded some of the character of the place but increasingly pubs are becoming eating places as opposed to drinking establishments. Apart from the Fuller's range also had one guest on in the form of Okells Bitter - which was quite drinkable. Service was also quite slow but this was more down to waiting for people to ponce about ordering food and waiting for people's cards to be authorised. People paying by card should pay an additional amount based on the hourly rate of those waiting to be served who's time they waste. I have gone to most pubs in ealing and I have to say this ones my favourite. The pub has pictures on the walls of all the films shot across the street at ealing studios. It has such a warm "old pub" feeling as soon as you walk in, unlike all the other pubs in ealing . Friendly staff and the best burger I have had in london with out a doubt. Oh and its worth going to see the garden out back!A fine old Fullers house (a point which you could hardly miss given the ultra-bold lettering at the top of the facade, and above which perches the eponymous red lion). Inside, the traditional bar area uses pew-type seating to good effect and there are regular tables in the rear extension (beyond which there is also a decent patio beer garden). There are four beers from the Griffin brewery plus a guest (e.g. Ossett Pale Gold when I visited). It has a good location at the south end of Ealing Green, nearly opposite the famous studios, and is well worth the walk from the Broadway or South Ealing underground stations.

Great after a long days work and you want to enjoy a bottle of wineNot the most welcoming of pubs, u'd swear the customers were annoying the staff by ordering beer........that said they have a great selection of world beers. Improve customers service and teach the staff a thing or two about the beers they stock.Of late, I'm still ensnared by this establishment but really, when there's short pints, short change and short tempers galore, I often wonder.

One barman in particular seems to be a bit short with customers who's first language may not be English; which is a shame. Needs to be a bit more welcoming.

Not entirely convinced with the refurb. I guess it's following some direction of pub trends but it's a bit 1980s gloomy, if you desire that sort of thing.

Methinks some of the ex regulars doth protest too much. Some of the former drinkers were so up themselves that really, really, it's a blessing that they've found somewhere else to patronise. And I do mean patronise.

Sorry to hear about mr bruce's unfortunate cullinary experience; it can vary, I guess but overall, the food is agreeable.Went here a few weeks ago for a Sunday roast and can honestly say that it was the worst roast I've ever had. Lamb was stringy, had a couple of mangy looking carrots on the plate and the roast potatoes were dismal. Mentioned it to the waitress at the time and was told we could speak to the manager if we wanted to wait - we didn't (well, couldn't) so e-mailed later but not a word back.

Shame as it's a pub I want to like - nice range of beer, still has Seafarers on tap, it's handy and up until that last meal the food was good too (had a cracking pie a month or so before that roast).

Give it a few months and I'll try again.....but I might look at what the roasts coming out from the kitchen are like first (otherwise I'll be nipping back to the Wheatsheaf).I often nip in here in the afternoons and they have some decent beers and good food. Friendly staff and I've enjoyed a few music and quiz nights here as well. My favourite pub in South Ealing.

This is a lovely big old pub which serves excellent London Pride and Adnams bitter. Unfortunately it has been ruined in the last few years by the management's policy of allowing kids of all ages into the bar area. have had a few evenings spoilt by young children running round the place. There was even a baby on the bar a few weeks ago!Just popped into pub and surprised / delighted to find beer festival underway. Very nice pint of Brains Dark and Adnams, but highlight was half pint of Fullers Special Reserve (8.2%) from the cask. Absolutely delicious and very rare. The landlord has done a great job on the real ale front over the last 2 years. He deserves recognition for the way he has turned around the quality of the beer. I am also impressed that he is serving Adnams behind the bar as Fullers do seem to keep a tight leash on guest beers in most pubs in Ealing.
N.B. The pub is a great family pub in the summer with a superb beer garden.My wife and I visit The Duke of Kent at least a couple of times a week and are big fans.

The management are excellent and lead from the top and this rubs off on their staff who provide an excellent service. The beers / food are excellent and we always feel relaxed here. Pricing is reasonable. To reiterate other comments, garden is a big summer pull and they can get busy which can lead to long waits for food, but I always observe that the staff handle this well with customers. 9/10!! Highly recommended!!

Brilliant local pub, great atmosphere and even better food! Love the fact they have a pool table and darts board. They also have quality local musicians.. Well done The Haven Arms....I'm sure it's a nice pub inside these days (it's been a while since I set foot in the place) but walking past after a pint or two at the pub up the road and having the locals stinking up the footpath a) make smart (ok, not smart - more smut) comments at The Blonde and b) threaten to smack me for having the nerve to look around at them after the comments doesn't really make me want to set foot in the place.First went there in 1963 when I was 17. I remember but prefer to forget the Watneys Red Barrell. But there was a skittle alley out back then And a formidable landlady who took a shine to me but allowed me 'just the one pint mind as you're a bit young looking'

Never disappoints and though very much changed since the 1960s I always go back when in the area.

Pubspy'spub of the year is definitely worth a visit. And since Google Streetview now not so difficult to find. Get there folks ASAP

I used to like this pub more - it's comfortable and friendly. The prices have shot up in the last year and it's really only one I visit when friends are there. The garden room is nice though and the staff are invariably excellent. I used to go to The Grange back in the mid 70s, in the days when it was a real pub, & even had table football inside! I've been back a couple of times in the last 10 years or so, & am going again today. However, I have a feeling of dread that all the bad stuff written here is true, & that there'll be little for me to enjoy. ('Why go, then?', I hear you say. A mate wants to visit, that's all!)
Watch this space for my opinion.A reasonbly recent nice refurb of the garden by the look of it but looks like the prices have been adjusted to pay it all off in a hurry ....
A shock at the bar - £9.80 for one lager, one lager shandy (!!) and a packet of crisps. Technically one of my locals - used to visit quite regularly over the last 12 years .. Such a shame that this place is so overpriced