The Chepstow

WB1

A gastropub worth going to! 3rd September 2008

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The Chepstow is a real gem amongst the many bars and pubs of Notting Hill and Bayswater. The food, whilst not cheap, is always excellent and while the main menu is usually the same the specials change regularly and include "trendy" pub food as well as more traditional options. The wine list has recently been shortened but is none the worse for it and still offers reasonable value. There is also always a good choice of cocktails on the boards, including the delicious butterscotch martini and an inventive cocktail of the month, but beware - these are not cheap! The staff are always frindly and fun, the seating is comfortable and the atmosphere relaxed. This is a great place to come with friends for a night out (you can actually hear yourselves talk) or Sunday lunch with the family (kids welcome).

flashboy

A (slightly) hidden gem 26th February 2008

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Nestled in between the noisepots of Notting Hill and Queensway, in the posh residential bits off the main roads, The Chepstow is an oasis of nice in a desert of not-so-nice. Quiet, relaxed and classy, with friendly service and a neighbourly atmosphere, it's a little gem that's great for a post-work chat or a Sunday hangover recuperation (the latter I can vouch for from painful personal experience). Tasty food, nice décor, music that doesn't drown out your conversation and staff who know their drink-making - it's what you want, frankly.

But, you know, don't tell too many people about it. Because then they'll all go there, which would spoil the point.