The Earl of Lonsdale, Notting Hill - pub details
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Address: 277-281 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2QA [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 136) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Notting Hill Gate (0.4 miles), Ladbroke Grove (0.4 miles), Holland Park (0.4 miles)
Kensington Olympia (1.2 miles), London Paddington (1.3 miles), Queens Park - London (1.6 miles)
Brewery: Samuel Smith's
Pub facilities/features:
- Fruit machines
- Food served, Real ale
- Outside seating, Smoking area
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> Current user rating: 5.6/10 (rated by 36 users)
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user reviews of the Earl of Lonsdale, Notting Hill
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| It's quite hard reviewing pubs that follow a similar pattern in it's chain, and with this Sam Smiths pub there is no exception. Cheap food and cheap drink made by their own brewary which is all great. Nice mix of snugs and open areas along with a really decent sized beer garden. Usually fairly quiet when I've been in, but Saturday daytime was hugely busy with tourists visiting Portobello Road market. If it was just a tiny bit closer to where I live, I would be spending a lot more time in here Roydwin - 30 Oct 2011 17:58 |
| I first visited this pub by chance a couple of months ago when I was looking for a new regular for myself and some friends, who generally stick to the South Ken area. I was delighted to find such a lovely pub with an amazing dining room, fireplaces and a huge pub garden. The staff were very attentive and made us feel very comfortable so we ended up spending the whole day there. I now drop in at least twice a week as I'd rather go a little further than my traditional local pubs for the relaxed, friendly atmosphere that the Lonsdale provides. Not to mention, great value drinks! Definitely recommended. apubfan - 21 Dec 2010 12:51 |
| I am also a regular here. My opinion is that this pub has improved since new management have arrived. New friendly faces behind the bar. The pub is much cleaner. Yes a couple of people I believe have been asked to no longer drink there, I for one am pleased. The Lonsdale is a local pub on portobello road but only for a handful of locals that come in each day, most of who are very pleasant. A couple are not. There are far more people now coming in two or three times a week, younger faces and even greater numbers of tourists. I agree the beer is cheap. If you are pleasant and friendly with the staff and management here they are very friendly also. newone1 - 20 Dec 2010 18:00 |
| Being a regular expectations were high with a new couple taking over recently. Unfortunately, 'moving on' old people with opinions doesn't enhance the atmosphere. One was told to try elsewhere simply for questioning the short measure he was given. A plus side of most Sam Smith pubs, apart from cheap drinks, is the level of customer service. The present management hasn't yet learnt the words 'hello' and 'goodbye'. At it's best the Lonsdale, despite being on the busy Portobello Road, is a community pub with plenty of regulars. It's awful when new people come along and destroy this. Luckily, there's still enough old characters in the place to justify a visit, ar least for the time being. badsanta - 14 Dec 2010 15:59 |
| Visited this pub this week and now it will be my pub of choice. A new couple have recently moved in to manage. there is a lovely atmosphere now. very friendly. food is better. some of the old moaning blokes have been moved on which has encouraged a number of people to return. there is a good mix of ages. Has 3 real fires. I would highly recommend this pub to anyone who enjoys a relaxed atmosphere and probably the best value alcohol in London. mylocal1 - 1 Dec 2010 20:40 |
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