The Brook Green Hotel, Hammersmith

Gave this one another shot, but must sadly agree with many recent despondent comments about the demise of a good pub aiming to be a wine bar. The Youngs ale was OK but expensive. Nearby Nicholson poured a ton of money into creating The Swan on Hammersmith Broadway which is always busy. But Youngs have different ideas. The Brook Green Hotel once had a following of the most local loyal customers.

16 Dec 2011 14:38

The William Morris, Hammersmith

This was recently re-branded as a regular Wetherspoon, so no longer the Lloyds No 1 version. Had a small amount of re-furb done, but still caters to same clientele ie. cash strapped customers. (It stopped doing the clubbing nights some time ago). Its stablemate, the Plough and Harrow up the road, does a much better job at real ales than the William Morris. Which is a shame because the Nicholson next door goes all barrels blazing in great real ales. And staff are still being told to advertise unavailable beers which is bad practice.

16 Dec 2011 13:35

Fox and Hounds, Shepherds Bush

This pub is no longer named the Fox and Hounds. It is now The Jameson. Have not been inside, but it is now aiming at a different clientele than the F&H with tables dedicated to diners. The new proprietor needs some effective marketing to inform the local residents of the change in order to lure them inside. Not trivial!

16 Dec 2011 13:16