The Neeld Arms, Maida Vale

A hark back to the days of old. Mostly old Irish in here watching the horse racing and talking of the old days/country.
Not a place I'd bring the wife but if I was with the lads on a pub crawl I would quite happily stop for a beer.
No food though.

16 Jul 2011 16:17

The Skiddaw Hotel, Maida Hill

The Red Squirrel is no longer a pub but it is not a restaurant either. It seems to be confused!!!
Draught beer was of poor quality and the range of soft drinks was a disgrace.
We had the Sunday roast but for what we paid, the portion was way too small.
The air-con or food extraction system is so unsightly that it ruins the interior but we did enjoy finishing our drinks in the outside seating area.
If you do go, drink the bottled beer though.
We were very disappointed. Do NOT think we will be returning.

16 Jul 2011 15:08

The Chippenham, Maida Hill

Oh you of little faith!!
Times have changed since alot of you were in The Chipp.
It now has POKER every Thursday
QUIZ every Sunday
MOVIES every Monday
It has also been hosting Psychic Evenings, Opera, the Local Community Choir and other Community groups of which I'm involved in.
It even achieved accreditation from London Tourism last year.
I've had family stay in the rooms and they were very impressed as I will admit they had some reservations due to the reputation The Chipp has.
It even has 3 real ales on at all times now. More than any other pub close by.
Even the outside was renovated last year which has really improved the area not just the hotel.
The only draw back is there is still no live music but it is suppose to be coming soon.
Mango, the landlord, and his wife are really trying to turn the place around. Just look at the new flower baskets.
All of you should pay a visit to see the changes. And if you're not impressed, why not ask to speak to Mango and give him some advice on how you would improve things.
I hope to see you at the bar real soon!!!!!!!

16 Jul 2011 14:57