The Central Bar, Shepherds Bush

Agree with most of the previous posters. Nice and cheap, convenient for the cinema and the tube station. The staff are friendly and the place is like a microcosm of society. From the cheapskate suits who come here for a cheap eat to the guy in the hood who won't take his eyes of your new phone and is distracting your attention from the old man who has wet himself and is trying to romance your girlfriend. This place has the lot. Don't expect too much. just come here in a group and have a meal and a couple of head start pints before heading off somewhere nicer and you won't be disappointed.

31 Oct 2006 14:41

Pickwicks Wine Bar, Chiswick

I finally looked in on this place recently having overlooked it for many years. On first impressions it looked charming! Unfortunately the beer, surly staff, uncomfortable seats and bizzare live music wasn't. It didn't make me want to give it another chance.

31 Oct 2006 13:31

The Bollo, Chiswick

Good drink, great food and very friendly staff. Monday night half price meals is now pretty much a weekly appointment.

31 Oct 2006 13:18