The Haven Arms, Ealing

Don't know if I should tell you this but ....

THIS MAY BE THE LAST REAL PUB IN EALING

If you come in more than a couple of times the bar staff will remember your order and if you tell them your name they'll probably get that too !

Compared to the brewery run chain Pubs this place has all the things they lack.

Here goes :

Character
Individuality
Top Staff
Management that are interested in their jobs (and in doing them well)
A couple of quality TVs with Sky Sports AND Setanta
Pool Table
Darts
Quiz Night
Poker (not for me but if you like that sort of thing)
Don't like the music ask them (nicely) to change it and they will
Live Music on a Thursday (nothing too loud - normally a fairly mellow duo)
Proper freshly cooked food prepared by a full-time Chef (Sunday Lunch is an absolute must !)
Spotless Loos
Real mixed bag of customers from labourers to college lecturers, Businessmen to Students, Journalists to Engineers. If this isn't the easiest Pub in Ealing to strike up an intelligent conversation (without fear of violence) I don't know what is !

Ealing_Pubspy's PUB OF THE YEAR !!!

6 Feb 2009 13:38

The Shanakee, Ealing

Does what it says on the tin.

No frills Pub with good enough prices, good enough service and rough looking punters.

Don't wear your best shoes into the Gents though

6 Feb 2009 13:23

O'Neills, Ealing

Hmmm tough one this

OK at lunchtime I guess but needs a deep clean.

Bar staff are friendly and helpful but it is in the warzone area of Ealing on a Friday and Saturday night and I refuse to go anywhere with bouncers on the door

Loos are a disgrace.

When are Pubcos going to realise that people who drink need to use the loo ?

If you can't make the public parts of the premises look their best what is it like behind the counter or (worse) the kitchen ?

Ealing Pubspy is watching you !

6 Feb 2009 13:20