The Chequers, Eynesbury

We dived into this pub over the August Bank Holiday because we were getting hungry and took pot luck from a dog-eared copy of the Good Beer Guide 2006. And are we glad we did. We were really looked after by a polite, friendly and attentive staff, the food was very good and obviously freshly cooked. The beer was very well kept and had I not been driving I'd have gladly had more than one.
The Chequers is about five minutes off the A1, and is so much better than the nonsense passing for pubs on the A1 itself. Recommended

8 Oct 2008 22:32

The Lord Nelson, Brentford

Good location, beer is above average, as is the food. But the pub can appear a bit cliquey and the landlady and staff aren't particularly friendly. Has a dartboard though, and a good beer garden

2 Oct 2008 23:46

The Kings Arms Bar and Hotel, Brentford

What this pub lacks in ambience it more than makes up for by the way it looks after its' guests and keeps its' ale. My parents often stay at the pub when they're in Brentford visiting us, the staff look after them like their own family and the accomodation is clean and very good value (currently �60 per night for a double room including cooked breakfast - difficult to find elsewhere in West London).
Beer wise, Fullers London Pride and Timothy Taylors Landlord are the staples. Very well kept, I think amongst the best in Brentford (and I've tried most of 'em).
Extremely convenient for the Railway Station, so busy during evening commuter hours, but otherwise underused.

2 Oct 2008 23:26