The London Apprentice, Old Isleworth

I have lived in the area for over 30 years and was looking for a pub to go to on a sunny Sunday lunchtime in winter where we could park as I am currently on crutches. I last went about 15 years ago and thought the service was terrible but thought it must have improved as all pubs have in the last few years. It was packed, lovely staff, filthy carpet and still smells of smoke. Dreary formulaic menu and as the Roast was so cheap decided not to risk it and went for Chicken burger and Chips - how wrong could that go - appalling, tasteless and dry! What a waste of a pub with a stunning location - please do not give it your custom - there are so many better places to eat! Shame as lovely staff - so probably ok for beer on the jetty in the sunshine!

14 Mar 2011 20:29