The Swan, Hampton Wick

Bland! Bland! Bland!

It was an old men's gaff, became a youth club, closed down, opened up, tried one thing and another, became a youth club again, tried something else and is now just a sad place with AWFUL beer. Truly some of the most dreadful beer you will taste in your whole life. AVOID the handpumps and stick to the bottled.

Bare boards, modern, stylish and ultimately really dull. Discos upstairs. Not good.

4 Mar 2005 17:15

The Magpie and Crown, Brentford

Great pub and a real oasis for those that like something with a bit more character than chilled fizzy kids' pop to drink!

Hundreds of different ales have passed through here - nearly two thou since 1996! They're into cask cider too so if you're looking for a good traditional boozer with great ales, interesting sarnies, a quiz night etc, you really can't fault this place.

4 Mar 2005 17:06

The Brewery Tap, Brentford

What a great little place!

Despite the live jazz (uck), the staff were most friendly and the ale really top-notch. Very pretty Polish barmaid - yum!

Will definitely return.

4 Mar 2005 17:03