Latest reviews for Pubs in Bayswater, London, United Kingdom

The Prince Bonaparte - by rogoff

rogoff — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:21:35 +0000

Review by rogoff

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7313 9491

Tags: food, friendly, students, different pub food, young professionals, excellent pub food, vegetarian dishes, traditional english

really like this place since they did it up (which was quite a while ago). good atmosphere, nice crowd.really like this place since they did it up (which was quite a while ago). good atmosphere, nice crowd.

The Black Lion - perhaps the worst pub ever... by 007UK

007UK — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:51:10 +0000

Review by 007UK

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7229 0917

Tags: food, real ale, beer garden / outside seating, tv for sporting events, shit

...or perhaps just the worst barmaid ever? me and two friends went in on a quiet weekday for lunch - but quickly dropped our menu's and left after encountering the barmaids attitude....or perhaps just the worst barmaid ever? me and two friends went in on a quiet weekday for lunch - but quickly dropped our menu's and left after encountering the barmaids attitude.

The Prince Edward - A GREAT TRADITIONAL PUB by funkylondoner1

funkylondoner1 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:18:22 +0000

Review by funkylondoner1

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7727 2221

Website: http://www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk

Tags: cool, relaxed, food, friendly, trendy, house, rock, young and fun, traditional pub, excellent pub food, mature, indie, traditional english

I can highly recommend this pub and have done so to many of my friends when asked to recommend somewhere to drink around Notting Hill - I have read other reviews about this pub on other sites who rave on about the great bar staff and I have to agree. It is rare to find such a friendly team of people.. They were not only extreamly efficient in serving us our order but friendly and not in that over fake/forced style of service that you get in some places. They just seemed to genuinely happy to serve you. The food is not bad either.. If you are looking for a place to do drink with good food in Notting Hill you really can't go wrong. I have heard that they have a downstairs function room/bar available for hire which I am definately checking out for my birthday get together - This is one of the best pubs in Notting HillI can highly recommend this pub and have done so to many of my friends when asked to recommend somewhere to drink around Notting Hill - I have read other reviews about this pub on other sites who rave on about the great bar staff and I have to agree. It is rare to find such a friendly team of people.. They were not only extreamly efficient in serving us our order but friendly and not in that over fake/forced style of service that you get in some places. They just seemed to genuinely happy to serve you. The food is not bad either.. If you are looking for a place to do drink with good food in Notting Hill you really can't go wrong. I have heard that they have a downstairs function room/bar available for hire which I am definately checking out for my birthday get together - This is one of the best pubs in Notting Hill

The Westbourne - by fatimablush

fatimablush — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:48:24 +0000

Review by fatimablush

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7221 1332

Tags: independent pub, food, funky, pub, crowded, beer garden, international, excellent pub food, free wifi, modern pub, vegetarian dishes, beer garden / outside seating, westbourne park, trendy pubs

Seriously some of the rudest barstaff I've ever encountered - so bad it's almost funny.Seriously some of the rudest barstaff I've ever encountered - so bad it's almost funny.

The Commander - Great for a lazy Sunday afternoon by WB1

WB1 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:44:24 +0000

Review by WB1

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7229 1503

Website: http://www.thecommanderbar.co.uk

Tags: relaxed, food, cocktails, standard pub food, modern british, air conditioning, beer garden / outside seating

The Commander is a relaxed pub with comfy seating which is great for lazing around on a Sunday afternoon. The food is fairly standard pub fare although the Sunday roasts are quite good. The food is quite pricey for what is is though. The drinks on the other hand are not overpriced and there is a good selection of wines, beer, cocktails (jugs and glasses) and hot and cold soft drinks. They also do a great mulled wine in winter. The staff are friendly and always happy to help. During the summer there is a reasonable size beer garden which is popular as it gets the sun in the afternoon. There is also a conservatory area which is available for private hire and great for parties although it can get a little cold in the winter.The Commander is a relaxed pub with comfy seating which is great for lazing around on a Sunday afternoon. The food is fairly standard pub fare although the Sunday roasts are quite good. The food is quite pricey for what is is though. The drinks on the other hand are not overpriced and there is a good selection of wines, beer, cocktails (jugs and glasses) and hot and cold soft drinks. They also do a great mulled wine in winter. The staff are friendly and always happy to help. During the summer there is a reasonable size beer garden which is popular as it gets the sun in the afternoon. There is also a conservatory area which is available for private hire and great for parties although it can get a little cold in the winter.

The Chepstow - A gastropub worth going to! by WB1

WB1 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:11:44 +0000

Review by WB1

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7229 0323

Website: http://www.massivepub.com/venue.asp?venueid=31

Tags: friendly, gastro pub, posh, relaxed, food, independent pub, cool & smart, modern european, vegetarian dishes

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).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).

The Mitre - Goodpub by chrisp

chrisp — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:37:55 +0000

Review by chrisp

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7262 5240

Website: http://www.youngs.co.uk/pub-detail.asp?PubID=474

Tags: cosy, relaxed, food, friendly, comfy, beer, ale, standard pub food, pub chain, vegetarian dishes, traditional english

I've not been since it became a Young's, but I'm guessing it's not too different from when I used to live in Lancaster Gate. Beer and food was nothing special, but bar staff were always friendly and the grand Victorian rooms are impressive. I particularly enjoyed the annexe out back with the glass skylight and old piano. Clientele is mainly tourists and the odd posh hammered local. Quiz night was always a laugh. I'd go back if I ever found myself in this part of town once more.I've not been since it became a Young's, but I'm guessing it's not too different from when I used to live in Lancaster Gate. Beer and food was nothing special, but bar staff were always friendly and the grand Victorian rooms are impressive. I particularly enjoyed the annexe out back with the glass skylight and old piano. Clientele is mainly tourists and the odd posh hammered local. Quiz night was always a laugh. I'd go back if I ever found myself in this part of town once more.

The Cow - Bumping into Paul McCartney by sokratis

sokratis — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:35:11 +0000

Review by sokratis

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7221 5400

Tags: food, pub, seafood, oysters, west london, vegetarian dishes, beer garden / outside seating, westbourne, best gastropubs

..apparently you can do that at The Cow or so I'm told by a friend who got very excited when she saw him. I didn't have the pleasure of seeing Sir Paul, but then again I don't think I'd be as excited as my friend, even if I had cought a glimpse of him.
The pub has an American diner feel to it, serves oysters and crab and generally has a nice, homely feel to it. The music is loud enough to give the place some energy without stopping a nice discussion with you friends. There is a full dinner room upstairs, which I'll have to try next time I visit.
It's only 5 minutes away from Westbourne Park station. Nicely tucked away from the Notting Hill madness, but can still get very busy during the weekend...apparently you can do that at The Cow or so I'm told by a friend who got very excited when she saw him. I didn't have the pleasure of seeing Sir Paul, but then again I don't think I'd be as excited as my friend, even if I had cought a glimpse of him.
The pub has an American diner feel to it, serves oysters and crab and generally has a nice, homely feel to it. The music is loud enough to give the place some energy without stopping a nice discussion with you friends. There is a full dinner room upstairs, which I'll have to try next time I visit.
It's only 5 minutes away from Westbourne Park station. Nicely tucked away from the Notting Hill madness, but can still get very busy during the weekend.