Pavilion, Shepherds Bush

This pub is a big disappointment. Even though it's a Greene King pub... Abbott Ale has NEVER be available when I go there (granted, it is rarely). The refurbishment is nice, compared to what it looked like before, but the quality is not there. Avoid the food and don't expect speed and/or efficiency from the staff. It's a shame because the pub has so much potential.

23 Aug 2008 20:05

Princess Victoria, Shepherds Bush

Nice pub on Uxbridge road! The food was simple and nice (a bit pricey), while the four real ales (Summer Lightning, TT Landlord, Ruddles Best and London Pride) were a welcome sight. However, I've never paid �3.50 for a pint in London to date (was for the Summer Lightning). I think the pricing structure needs to be reassessed.

23 Aug 2008 20:00

The North Pole, North Kensington

I had high expectations for this pub (my local) after the renovation in late 2007, but it has gone severely down in both food and drink quality. They increased the number of cask ales, but the quality is very poor. I've felt ill after only a single pint of real ale. It was cloudy and smelled off (no the first time). The chef, who had been there for several years, is gone and the replacement staff is awful. The bar staff changes weekly performs poorly most of the time. I would recommend avoiding this pub if possible.

23 Aug 2008 19:53