The Two Brewers Inn, Chipperfield

OK; the pub food was overpriced for the quality; and we did have to wait 30 minutes for it to arrive; my kids were angels during that time. BUT, they did provide drawing materials to entertain the kids and the manageress was very good with their little foibles. Note that the kids' bangers & mash came with gravy on it - not their cup of tea.

And there's a great village green across the road with some cricket going on at the far end of it, and a wood behind where you can walk off the stodgy mash.

They had 3 beers on tap; GK IPA, Courage Directors & Best.

6 Jun 2007 08:25

The Botanist On The Green, Kew

Mixed feelings about our Mothers Day experience. On the plus side they definitely cater for kids, the service was very quick, they did have draught beer at a good price and some of the food was good, apparently - to be fair, the puddings were great - particularly the ice-cream. On the minus side, my lamb roast was poor, the roast potatoes poorer - and it's not easy to mess up roast potatoes. What they should have done was give me the 'big chips' my 4-year old had. These were actually just smaller roast potatoes and a complete rip-off as chips. So not too happy about �13 for a poor roast. Lastly, we were told we were on the noon sitting so turned up just before noon - 2 minutes before - and they turned us away for those 2 minutes. I don't have a problem with places not opening until opening time, but if you're going to encourage people to be on time for their specified sitting, don't keep them waiting. After all, they have a bar area that's ideal for people waiting to be seated. I'm afraid it'll take some persuading for us to consider returning.

19 Mar 2007 10:35

The Kings Head, Teddington

Apologies for coming back with another comment so soon after my last. My wife had a 40th birthday bash in their back room - where they do a great Monday night French film evening. We had a fantastic evening. Great service, fabulous food and wine. But, most importantly, wanted to say they've changed the beers!! After I said they don't ever change them :-) Timothy Taylor and Harveys amongst others. Had to pop in on Monday lunchtime just to have another pint and sit in their back garden in the sun. Marvellous!!

13 Mar 2007 15:37