Maenllwyd Inn, Rudry

Very impressed with this Chef & Brewer pub/restaurant. Always busy but well managed and staff have always been very efficient. Service is excellent with a very wide choice of meals on the menu. Well done.

27 Jul 2009 19:20

The Bulls Head, Chiswick

Very good location alongside a tidal stretch of the Thames although the tranquil setting is disturbed quite frequently by the trains on the nearby railway bridge. Cosy inside with tables on different floor levels and an open fire for winter months. We have found the service to be unreliable, sometimes excellent but on a recent occasion rather poor. There was a long wait for our food to arrive even though the pub was not busy and the soup was served tepid. It's all down to the management and their staff on the day which is typical of all franchised pubs. We've found some excellent Chef and Brewer pubs but this one is currently lower down our list for dining.

27 Jul 2009 18:19