The White Swan, Twickenham

Sorry its ghastly. A lovely 17thC pub turned into another 'all bar one' type pub -just worse - its ghastly beyond words how very sad. Just goes to show that money doesnt mean brains, sense, respect, style or taste.

All it needed was a good clean and a change of attitude by some staff. Talk about throwing the baby out with the bathwater........!

6 Jul 2010 12:54

The Bloomsbury, Twickenham

I went here again the other day with friends for a bit of lunch. Again a great welcome. Had some lovely nibbles, prawns, chicken and meze all beautifully presented with generous garnish/extras. Crisp, hot and delcious and reasonably priced. We are going back with friends for dinner soon - landord/chef Peter does great speciality of Devilled Kidneys which may not be that popular with most people (going on their special steak night for friends) but can be ordered a day ahead. Its great to see innovative food made fresh not all brought in from brewery wholesale preferred suppliers! Garden out back and front is lovely. This is a super place.

6 Jul 2010 12:47

The Barmy Arms, Twickenham

Spot on wicker man

Speckled hen should keep her 'fowl' comments to herself and stay in her henhouse. The landlord and landlady are a riot when you get to know them - if you make the effort to be friendly yourself - great people with a great sense of humour and run a tight ship evidenced by the fact that its busy and full of regulars and visitors all the time. The facts speak for themselves - they are busy.

6 Jul 2010 12:41