The Uxbridge Arms, Notting Hill

As the cold, dark evenings start, the glow from The Uxbridge Arms is a welcome sight. The colonel has got over his "Rorkes Drift" moment , "There's thousands of them, in Ladbroke Grove, don't you know". Notting Hill Carnival was faintly heard in The Uxbridge, the regulars have fair better things to debate. Linda, the landlady, "It's my ****ing pub, allright !!" is on her hols in foreign climes, so a few low fellows have dared to enter. These rotters will be sent packing, ricky tick quick, on Linda's return. The "Foxton Fools" still bray about the stress of making oodles of dosh at, "It's our table, thank you". The sunday night quiz is still good value, especially watching little spats between team members. No more clues!! Debs, a walking advert for Interflora, can serve three customers at once and still manage a smile. The beers are still of high quality, London Pride is still the best. The ladies of a certain age still do their jolly best on a Friday night to reduce the wine stock. "Thursday night is the new Friday colonel". "Bah, rubbish, mine's a large one, dear boy". Toodle pip, chin chin....

28 Sep 2010 17:01

The Uxbridge Arms, Notting Hill

Good to see The Uxbridge old guard are still in attendance, but not so often.The credit crunch has affected their colonial/armed forces pensions, but "We will carry old boy, chin chin". Ali and Hassan are still the best bar staff double act in London. A good selection of real ales, but the best pint is still London Pride. Nice to see that gaming machines and music are still on Linda's 'Not while i'm the Guv'nor' list.The well heeled ladies, of a certain age, still cruise on a Friday night looking for a 'tradesman' to assist with something which needs some attention. Who said playing 'swops' was only while you were at school? A younger crowd are starting to discover the joys of The Uxbridge, a few nice young fillies, according to one retired gentleman. Pass the viagra, dear chap. No more clues...

25 May 2009 11:45

The Uxbridge Arms, Notting Hill

Long live The Uxbridge Arms,a pub for those who don't want to shout at the person their talking to.No Music,No food,T.V. only on for the event,then off.The locals are an endless source of fun,full of public school types,retired colonels and builders.What a mixture,but it works.Mid afternoon you could be talking with a plumber and a retired colonel about cricket,7pm a investment banker and a copper about 'modern' music,9pm a QC and a nurse about beach holidays.A good choice of beers and wines to suit all tastes.The Landlady,Linda,is definatly the'Guv'nor'.Great fun watching well heeled ladies of a certain age,knock back the wine,then try to pick up a builder.'Would one fancy a s...' Priceless!!!

29 Aug 2008 15:48