The Bridge, Barnes

This pub is nice enough and well set out, but the food is not as good as I was hoping it would be, though I think it's reasonably priced. The service was nice enough, though reading some of the other reviews maybe I was lucky. The pub itself has a fair bit of seating and extends a little at the back beyond the bar, but it seemed a bit lacking in atmosphere to me and not many people were there despite the fact it was in the evening. I'd say it's a better bet to have a short walk over the bridge and head to one of the pubs on the Hammersmith side of the river.

23 Oct 2011 19:17

Rutland Arms, Hammersmith

Another pub with a great location on the riverside in Hammersmith. It's got more room for seating inside than the nearby Blue Anchor and also has a good selection of food and drink, but I prefer the Blue Anchor for the layout, decor and service (and the food is also quite a bit better if you're going for a meal as well as drinks). However with its setting, the Rutland is worth a visit if the Blue Anchor is packed, as it often is.

23 Oct 2011 19:10

The Blue Anchor, Hammersmith

One of many pubs fortunate to have a fantastic riverside location in Hammersmith (this is the first one you reach walking west from Hammersmith Bridge) but I think this is my favourite of them. The service is excellent as is the food and drink, and the atmosphere is always good. Popular unsurprisingly in the summer but also as the weather changes. It's always going to be on the more expensive side of things considering the location but I think it's worth paying for and not all that unreasonable!

23 Oct 2011 19:03