The Forester, West Ealing - pub details
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Address: 2 Leighton Road, West Ealing, London, W13 9EP [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 25248) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Northfields (0.6 miles), South Ealing (0.7 miles), Boston Manor (0.8 miles)
West Ealing (0.6 miles), Drayton Green (0.9 miles), Hanwell (0.9 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served (Thai)
Pub suggested by JohnBonser on 5 Jul 2005
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> Current user rating: 5.2/10 (rated by 18 users)
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Jackson's Wine Bar, Northfields (0.2 miles), Walsingham Arms, West Ealing (0.4 miles), Ashbys, West Ealing (0.4 miles), Flanagans, West Ealing (0.4 miles), Spinning Wheel, Northfields (0.5 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Forester, West Ealing
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| Tried the Forester on Sunday for the first time in 5 years and was gob smacked Gone is the grumpy bar staff, and shabby décor, and in probably the finest pub in London. The staff was very helpful and couldn’t do enough for us, my wife and 2 children was seated and we had a truly home cooked Sunday lunch. The pub was completely full, and had a fantastic atmosphere. I will be returning for a pint on my way home from work and definitely for Sunday lunch. I have found my new local. Well done to all concerned. Richard1979 - 24 Jan 2012 09:25 |
| Our Camogie Club had dinner for about 40 there on Saturday night and i must say that the food, staff, drink etc was all top class. Thanks to all. www.camogie.co.uk SheilaF - 5 Dec 2011 14:03 |
| In short: was poor, now great. This pub had the same landlord for many years, who seemed to think that customers were just an inconvenience, as you can see from the older reviews. It has recently been taken over and everything has changed. The new owners have done a bit of restoration, replaced the dirty carpet with a wooden floor, and got some better beer. This, along with the more friendly bar staff, has made all the difference: from being a mostly-empty pub it now seems to be lively every day and was very busy at the weekend. They have a number of ales, served well (of course the main thing for a pub), which have been different each time I've been in. Perhaps some of the selection has been a bit predictable, but then I'm probably being too picky, and it's early days for the new owners. On this front, it's certainly as good as anything in the area. They have kept the Thai food, which was the only redeeming feature of the pub when it was in the previous owner's hands. A good pint in a large, proper London pub with lots of character. ayates - 9 Nov 2011 15:15 |
| We’re the new owners of the Forester Pub, Leighton Road. We took over on 31/08/2011 after many months of negotiating with the previous landlord. We are delighted to get one of the most beautiful traditional pubs in London and want to bring the pub back to its former glory, with great service, fantastic Thai food from Sue with a new energy serving the local people of Ealing. Sue’s Thai kitchen will run from Monday to Saturday including take-aways and on Sundays, a traditional Carvery with a selection of five roast joints, with all trimmings. We aim to be a traditional pub serving 6 real ales along with a fine selection of beers, wines and spirits. We have kept the pub to its true character which will have the 2 Fires going in those cold winter months. Thank you all for your kind comments and support to the re launching of the pub on this web forum. We will keep you posted for the opening night, coming soon. Looking forward to seeing you all Kind regards Sam & Paschal (New Inn and Kings Arms) Paschal - 7 Oct 2011 20:31 |
| I used to drink in here a bit, and its always been a quiet regulars pub. Joe the Landlord can be a bit brisk and customers service isnt his strong point. However like most "local" pubs once you get known and know the regulars and staff its a good boozer for a quiet couple of pints and a chat....... lively and bustling this isnt. The Thai Resturant is very hit and miss and last time i ate there i decided that i wouldnt bother again, there wasnt anything hugely wrong with the food, but it wasnt exactly special. Having said all of the above, word is that Joe is selling the pub and it has been bought by the same owners of the Kings Arms In Ealing Broadway, so worth keeping an eye on the pub for delveopments. As anyone who remembers the old kings arms will agree that the change has made this pub. caffeinefreak - 4 Aug 2011 16:47 |
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