The Sun, Shepherds Bush

Another real shithole. You end up having to shout to have a conversation because the old people sitting at the bar in incapable of having their own conversations at a normal volume.

Has an outdoor concrete area which is equally unwelcoming.

Marginally better than the Old Bull & Bush, but its rather like comparing a sticky turd to a regular turd. Thankfully, the Greyhound and the Orchard are nearby, run by people who know what a good bar should be.

17 Jul 2008 17:08

The Greyhound, Shepherds Bush

Just went along bychance earlier tonight. Hadn't been in there for months because it was such a dive before. However, its been completely revamped. Very nicely done. The old bar which dominated the centre of the pub has been scrapped and replaced by a smaller bar in the corner. The bright lights and Sky Sports have been replaced by more subtle lighting and no TV's (makes a refreshing change). There was a good selection of drinks, about 5 different beers IIRC as well as a proper ale on tap.

The beer garden had recently reopened and was quite pleasant; certainly a lot better than I remember the old incarnation which had no lighting.

The pub had apparently just started selling food. Can't vouch for it but the menu certainly seemed quite good.

Anyway, all in all, a much better pub following the revamp; will definitely be back

13 May 2008 00:50

The Orchard, Shepherds Bush

Good traditional pub. Has a lot of regulars, but certainly not unfriendly. Has quite a good jukebox, not stuffed full of the regular pop/RnB you find in most places. Also has a darts board, pool table and shows the football, but without the charged up chav element you get in other places.

8 Mar 2008 15:54