Greatlondonpubs: 23 Sept 2011

Friday 23 September 2011

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The George

250 Haverstock Hill, London, NW3 2AE

Tel--02074310889

Nearest tube station:---Northern line

The George
There has been a pub here since 1666, when this was the main road out of London.The pub changed name in 1700 to THE GREAT TREE than same time before 1800 back to the George.
Used to be a Rat & Parrot (S&N Retail) for a few years until 2004, now a "Taylor Walker" branded pub, a name confusingly reinstated by Spirit.
The bar is built for high traffic with wood and flagstone flooring, perfect for the many football fans locally as there are plenty of screens. Little remains of its former guises save for some wood panelling and a mounted Stags head glaring down. There is a small patio to the rear, largely given over to smokers. Hot and cold meals are available daily from 12.00 - 21.00, a standard menu offers main courses between £6 - 8.

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Talbot

1 Little Chester Street, Belgravia, London, SW1X 7AL

Tel--020 7235 1639

Nearest tube station:Victoria:Victoria District and Circle lines---Victoria: Exit tube on to Buckingham Palace Road and make for the Coach Station. Cross the road and take your first right up Lower Belgrave Street. At the end cross Eaton Square and proceed up Upper Belgrave Street. Take your first right, then first left and first right onto Little Chester Street. Its at the end on the left. Hyde Park Corner: Take the exit for Grosvenor Place and walk down the road for about 10 mins, before turning right down Chester Street. Do a left onto Chester Mews, and the pubs on the right.

Talbot IS Very close to the Buckingham Palace and Hyde park Corner.

It's got decent beer although only Deuchars was on when we were in last and very tasty it was on a sunny afternoon. Friendly and efficient staff and a promising menu.

The Plumbers Arms,

The Plumbers Arms,

14 Lower Belgravia, Street, Belgravia, Westminster, London SW1W 0LN

Tel---02077304067

Nearest tube station:Victoria:Victoria District and Circle lines

it was built by Sir Thomas Cubitt.Pub sign shows the arms of the company and the plumber says the pub was named in honor of the traders who helped build magnificent houses that surround it.More specifically, it would have been a meeting place and exchange informal working for plumbers. Butlers, grooms, valets and other emplyees who served inthe big houses, have met here too.The weapons Plumber has a place in recent history. It was in this pub a wet November night in 1974 that Lady Lucan arrivedterrified, shocked and bleeding. She said she was attacked by an intruder, and hisnanny had been murdered. Later that night, her husband, Lord Lucan, briefly visited a friend in Sussex. He then disappeared ... never to be seen.

Tel :020 7730 4067

THE SWAN INN

Registered Address:
3a Chestnut House, Farm Close, Shenley, Hertfordshire WD7 9AD.
Company No: 4509829
VAT No: 817099410

The Swan Inn is one of those rare breeds, a great country pub serving modern British cuisine, where everyone from urban residents feel at ease. In a unique position, the pub feels isolated and peaceful, yet it is minutes from the outskirts of London and not one but two highways. There is a large fireplace for those cold, dark winter, a private dining room for business dinners or cozy gatherings (We even installed free WiFi for those of you who are "all important meetings afternoon "!) and interesting pictures dotted around, which were found at local auctions. Hidden is back in a sunny, secluded terrace and gardens big enough to lose your children in. As we are open every day and with free WiFi now installed, we can not think of a better place to spend time.
While still very definitely a pub with a thriving trade bar, delicious food brought a new following. Whether you are after a quick snack on a weekday lunch or a slap-up feast with family and friends, there are some serious eating to do here.Wonderfully fresh seasonal produce rich sauces reduced and triggers unusual twists on old favorites. The Board of Directors Special changes every day and enjoy the best of markets have to offer.
Add to this, a lot of wonderful people to deal with you (our staff) who are always energetic, cheerful and attentive and you will understand why we are always busy.Get ready for great service, a bit of fun and irreverence and a happy team who truly love their work. In short: It's like coming home, but we do the dishes!
Dining Bucks published this year in the Good Pub Guide 2008 and also nominated in the top 20 of the Morning Advertiser PUBS '08 in the country as voted by the. Great and good of our industry.

SMALL PLATES~

RUSTIC BREADS with SLOW-ROAST GARLIC, OLIVE OIL
and BALSAMICO (NV) £4.25

TODAY’S SOUP with CRUSTY BREAD (NV) £4.75

PAN-FRIED HAM HOCK BALLOTINE with PEASE PUDDING
and MUSTARD FOCACCIA £6.50

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO with SAGE BUTTER,
PARMESAN and ROCKET (V) £6.25/£11.50

STEAMED SCOTTISH MUSSELS with WHITE WINE, LEEKS, PARSLEY
and CREAM and TOASTED GARLIC BREAD £6.75/£12.50

SMOKED ‘LITTLE MARLOW’ PIGEON BREAST with
PICKLED BEETROOT, BLACK PUDDING and
‘SARRATT’ WATERCRESS £7.25

SEARED SCALLOPS with PANCETTA, CAULIFLOWER PURÉE
and CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS £9.50

BUBBLE and SQUEAK with OAK SMOKED BACON, FREE RANGE
POACHED EGG and HOLLANDAISE SAUCE £6.75/£11.75

~MAIN MEALS~

SLOW-ROAST ‘AMERSHAM’ LAMB SHOULDER with ROAST NEW
POTATOES, PUMPKIN, COURGETTES and MINT PESTO (N) £14.50

‘LITTLE MARLOW’ RABBIT and LEEK PUFF PASTRY PIE
With BUTTERED CABBAGE £13.75

GRILLED CORNISH PLAICE FILLET with WILTED SPINACH
and CLAM and SWEETCORN CHOWDER £14.25

ROAST BARBARY DUCK BREAST with DUCK HASH CROQUETTE,
PARSNIP PURÉE and SAGE JUS £15.75

SLOW-COOKED CIDER, HONEY and CLOVE ‘STOCKINGS FARM’ PORK
BELLY with GLAZED CARROTS and CREAMY MASH £14.75

SWEET POTATO, SWISS CHARD and ‘CASHEL BLUE’ CHEESE
GRATIN with SAUTÉED WILD MUSHROOMS and
LAMBS’ LEAF SALAD (V) £11.50

DAUBE of ‘LITTLE MARLOW’ VENISON, THYME GNOCCHI
and REDCURRANT JUS £15.25

‘REBELLION IPA’ BEER BATTERED WHITING FILLET with
HAND-CUT CHIPS, PEA PURÉE and TARTARE SAUCE £13.75

CHAR-GRILLED 21-DAY AGED BRITISH RIB-EYE STEAK with
ROAST GARLIC BUTTER and HAND-CUT CHIPS £19.25

~SIDE ORDERS~

BUTTERED SEASONAL VEGETABLES £3.00

SKINNY CHIPS, HAND-CUT CHIPS or MASHED POTATO £3.00

BAKED CAULIFLOWER CHEESE £3.75

WILTED SPINACH with NUTMEG BUTTER £3.75

CHILLI SPICED MARROW FRITTERS with
CUCUMBER YOGHURT £3.50

LAMB’S LEAF, BEETROOT, APPLE and
CHESTNUT SALAD (NV) £3.25

HOUSE SALAD £3.00

The swan

The swan

66 Bayswater road Bays wa

ter London W23PH

TEL—02072625204

Nearest tube station:

Lancaster gate: Central Line

The pub has an elegant Regency-style frontage and dates back to 1775.

It once served the Floral Tea Gardens, on 18^th Century tourist attraction. It was the last jail between the old jail at Notting Hill and Hangman’s gallows at Marble Arch .Legend says that the cart transporting the condemned men would often stop here so that the prisoner could have the last Drink before been taken to Gallows and this was where the saying”onc for the road” and “he is on wagon” come from.

On a happier note, we are now renowned for the excellent food we serve from our own menu which includes many homemade dishes and a daily Carvery. There is good quality wine to complement the meal or a fine selection of draught beers and real ales at the bar. Being so central, the vast majority of our clientele are visitors and tourists. If you are coming to London, don't forget to receive your warm, hospitable welcome from the helpful team at The Swan.

The Redan

The Redan

Westbourne grove ,Bayswater London w2 4UA

TEL-02072292993

Nearest Tube Station: ---Bayswater; Circle and District lines

The Redan was named in honor of the British and French Victory over the Russians at Redan in South Crimea in 1855.

The present day the pub is a distinguished example of a mid-Victorian pub and is notable for its engraved mirrors and hand-carved mahogany bar.For any Jim Diamond or PHD fans this was the pub used in the video for the 1981 UK hit " I won't let you down " by PHD (Jim Diamond lead vocal)

Since 2006, The Redan team, led by Andy Rogers, has brought a new aspect to the Wokingham bar/pub scene. With extensive industry knowledge and experience at some of the most prestigeous bars across the country, Andy has brought the same qualities and passion to The Redan.

The fundamentals are obvious to anyone who has visited The Redan since 2006. Well trained staff; an excellent range of cocktails, fine wines and well kept beers; an emphasis on good music; an innovative food menu. These add up to make The Redan the focal point of Wokingham night life and a day-time retreat for an excellent lunch.

The Kings Head

The Kings Head

33 Moscow road Bays water London W2 4AH

TEL===02072294233

Nearest Tube Station: :Bayswater:Circle and District lines

The pub was very popular during the reign of Charles 1who lost his head although surfeit of ale.During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries these establishments primarily sold beer and ale, until the first half of the eighteenth century when the so-called ‘Gin Craze’ took hold, especially amongst the poorer classes as the production of gin had increased to six times that of beer. The 1751 Gin Act forced gin makers to sell only to licensed premises and put drinking establishments under the control of local magistrates

The Kings Head is Guildford’s oldest and most haunted pub. Constructed in the late 1500s it was built in the traditional manner using timber beams. Located in the historic Saxon market town of Guildford it is situated next to the Castle, in the town’s conservation area. In 1972 the pub was granted a Grade ll listing reflecting its status as one of the oldest buildings in Guildford.
Today the Kings Head continues to be a lively town centre pub offering great home cooked food, a diverse range of drinks including four real ales, outside seating and a happy warm welcome.

food

MAIN COURSES
Home Beer-battered Cod
Served with chunky chips, minted mushy peas, homemade
tartar sauce and 'chip shop' curry sauce £8.95
8oz Prime Rib-eye Steak
Cooked to your liking with chunky chips, battered onion
rings and watercress and red onion salad £12.50
Wholetail Breaded Scampi
Served with chunky chips, homemade tartar sauce and
dressed salad leaves £8.95
Cashew Nut and Vegetable Paella (V)
Served with crusty bread and a dressed side salad £7.75
Ham and Eggs
Honey roast ham, two fried free range eggs and crispy
bubble 'n' squeak £7.95
Classic Eggs Benedict
Two toasted English muffins topped with crispy bacon,
soft poached eggs and rich hollandaise sauce £6.75
All Day Breakfast
Two fried eggs, two rashers of bacon, two sausages,
hash browns, mushroom, baked beans and toast £8.75
SALADS
Chargrilled Steak Salad
Chargrilled steak in a warm sweet chilli glaze, roasted
red peppers and dressed rocket leaves £8.95
Italian salad (V)
Buffalo Mozzarella, tomato and homemade basil pesto
with rocket leaves £6.95
Greek Salad (V)
Feta cheese, tomato,olives,red onion,roasted peppers,
rocket leaves, cucumber and croutons drizzled with
olive oil £8.25
Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad
Scottish smoked salmon, cos lettuce,parmesan shavings,
croutons and caesar dressing £8.25
BURGER BAR
The Classic
Flame cooked beef burger with mature cheddar cheese
and crispy bacon £8.50
The little Lamb
Lamb burger topped with roasted peppers and minted
yoghurt served in toasted pitta bread £8.50
The California
Breaded chicken breast with avocado and crispy bacon
£8.50
The Matador
Breaded chicken breast topped with crispy chorizo
£8.50
The Veggie (V)
Vegetable burger toppedwith feta cheese
£7.50
The Black and Blue
Beef pattie stuffed with creamy stilton cheese and
topped with sautémushrooms £8.75
SIDES
Dressed Side salad
£1.50
battered onion rings
£2.50
garlic bread
£2.00
French fries
£2.50
SANDWICHES
Served on your choice of freshly baked granary or white
farmhouse bread with corn chips and dressed salad
leaves
Mature cheddar cheese ploughmans (V)
£4.50
Prawn and lemon mayonnaise with avocado
£5.50
Sausage and wholegrain mustard
£4.75
Honey roast ham, cheddar and tomato
£4.50
Fish finger and tomato ketchup
£4.50
Houmous, pepper & spinach on pitta bread
£4.95
TOASTED PANINIS
Italian BLT
Parma Ham, tomato, basil and spinach leaves £5.75
New Yorker
Grilled pastrami, dill pickle, cheddar cheese and red
onion £5.75
Tuna Melt
Tuna mayonnaise and sweetcorn with cheddar cheese
£5.50
Mozzarella and tomato (V)
Mozzarella cheese with tomato and spinach £5.50
Salami and Pesto
salami, mozzarella cheese, homemade pesto and red onion
£5.50
Why not Add a bowl of french fries to any sandwich or
toasted panini for only £1.50?
JACKET POTATOES
Feta Cheese and Roasted red pepper (V)
£4.50
Mozzarella and crispy bacon
£5.50
Sausage and baked beans
£4.95
Tuna and sweet corn
£4.95
Cheddar cheese and baked beans (V)
£4.50
Prawn and lemon mayonnaise
£5.25
LIGHT BITES AND SHARERS
Calamari with lemon mayonnaise
£5.50
Whitebait with homemade tartar sauce
£5.50
Crispy potato skins, with your choice of crispy
bacon or mushroom
£4.95
Nachos with cheese served with sour cream,
salsa and jalepenos
£6.75
Meze Plate
Pitta bread, olives, feta cheese, houmous,
roasted red peppers and minted yoghurt
£7.25

The Black Lion

The Black Lion

123 Bays water road Bayswater London w2 JH

Nearest Tube Station: QUEEN SWAY CENTRAL LINE

According to history the black lion pub was seen in London streets in the mid of 1700 in 18000030 it was used as a recruiting station for "Padding-ton Volunteers" they were formed to support Kingand country from the invasion of Napoleon Bonaparte.

All on one level, this open plan venue has wooden floors in the main bar. The clientele is mainly tourist orientated but there are a few locals who come in on a regular basis. Food is served from a main menu with occasional specials. The favourite dish is Fish & Chips! There is a very good selection of wines to choose from to complement the meal or, if preferred, several real ales to try. Outside there is a seating area to enjoy the summer sun and watch the world go by! Come and try this real pub with its friendly atmosphere when you are next in London.