The Forester, West Ealing

Hallelujah! For years we have been trying this place, hoping that one day it would improve as it seemed such a good location and size. And the old landlord has gone, along with his family and friends playing Wii in the front bar. Now with the new staff ... it's bright, revamped, airy, still has the good Thai and Sunday carvery now too. Big big beer garden (frankly that was one of the only good points from the previous regime). Great range of beers. Met the new landlord and he seemed very friendly and seemed to take us seriously. Overnight this has gone from being one of the area's worst pubs to being one of the best (although now much busier to boot!). Just shows what getting in a better management can do. Well done guys. We've moved our regular Monday night drink from the Plough to the Forester. Praise indeed!

18 Mar 2012 13:27

Jackson's Wine Bar, Northfields

Lager and wine only, so for a real ale drinking couple, we did an about turn and walked straight out again. For the few seconds we were in there, looked comfy enough but really you're better off at the Forester.

18 Mar 2012 13:20

T J Duffys, Northfields

It's average. Not as 'Irish' as some of the other bars in the area - good or bad thing, you decide! Has sport on which can be handy. Not totally sure why you'd choose this over the Plough though if the latter is rammed, which it almost always is, then Duffy's isn't a bad option.

18 Mar 2012 13:15