Latest reviews for Bars & Pubs in Notting Hill, London, United Kingdom

The Churchill Arms - The Churchill Arms by lva

lva — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:15:59 +0000

Review by lva

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7792 1246

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

Tags: traditional pub, thai, excellent pub food

A very nice, old-fashioned pub serving very good (and reasonably priced) Thai food and good beers. The only down side is that it was catastrophically, crowded in the early evening. I guess people know about it. Once the crowds thinned out later on: lovely.A very nice, old-fashioned pub serving very good (and reasonably priced) Thai food and good beers. The only down side is that it was catastrophically, crowded in the early evening. I guess people know about it. Once the crowds thinned out later on: lovely.

Lonsdale - Lovely Lonsdale by heather_forty

heather_forty — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:21:36 +0000

Review by heather_forty

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7228 1517

Website: http://www.genevieveuk.com

Tags: young professionals, cool, friendly

So I went to the Lonsdale for a date earlier this week. It was such a shame it was on a Monday night because I really wanted to sample more of the wonderful cocktails at this bar! I started off with an elderflower martini and then proceeded onto a lychee cocktail and a couple of shots.
As well as superb cocktails, the food is excellent - the burger definitely gets my vote. I also got to see Sav, the deceptionist, who I believe usually works there on a Wednesday. Even if the drinks and food weren't excellent, I'd certainly go just to see him! I'd give this a 5/5... it's only a shame I couldn't say the same for my date! So I went to the Lonsdale for a date earlier this week. It was such a shame it was on a Monday night because I really wanted to sample more of the wonderful cocktails at this bar! I started off with an elderflower martini and then proceeded onto a lychee cocktail and a couple of shots.
As well as superb cocktails, the food is excellent - the burger definitely gets my vote. I also got to see Sav, the deceptionist, who I believe usually works there on a Wednesday. Even if the drinks and food weren't excellent, I'd certainly go just to see him! I'd give this a 5/5... it's only a shame I couldn't say the same for my date!

Westbourne Studios - When stuck in Notting Hill... by sokratis

sokratis — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:39:32 +0000

Review by sokratis

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7575 3123

Website: http://www.westbournestudios.com/

Tags: cool, friendly, trendy

...or Bayswater or any other area nearby and it's approaching 12 and all the places are closing down and you don't really fancy the Arts Club or other dingy late licenses, then Westbourne Studios comes to the rescue. In fact the place is way better than most of the bars, clubs etc in the area anyway, so it deserves a dedicated trip.
The open space is surrounded by studios for artists and small businesses and apart from the bar there is another space, where performances usually take place. The atmosphere is relaxed and lively at the same time. Music depends on the night. Typical crowd to the area, but I think this is the most East London place out West. Yes, paradoxes occasionally make sense. â¬ÜThatâ¬"s paradox itselfâ¬" youâ¬"ll say, but Iâ¬"m digressing...
Be sure to arrive before 12 as they only let members in after that (there is blagging potential, but I wouldnâ¬"t recommend it). If you live nearby or go out in the area often, then membership is well worth considering as it was Â£65/year last time I checked. Overall, I canâ¬"t remember a single time that I didnâ¬"t thoroughly enjoy this place. Let me know how you found it.

...or Bayswater or any other area nearby and it's approaching 12 and all the places are closing down and you don't really fancy the Arts Club or other dingy late licenses, then Westbourne Studios comes to the rescue. In fact the place is way better than most of the bars, clubs etc in the area anyway, so it deserves a dedicated trip.
The open space is surrounded by studios for artists and small businesses and apart from the bar there is another space, where performances usually take place. The atmosphere is relaxed and lively at the same time. Music depends on the night. Typical crowd to the area, but I think this is the most East London place out West. Yes, paradoxes occasionally make sense. â¬ÜThatâ¬"s paradox itselfâ¬" youâ¬"ll say, but Iâ¬"m digressing...
Be sure to arrive before 12 as they only let members in after that (there is blagging potential, but I wouldnâ¬"t recommend it). If you live nearby or go out in the area often, then membership is well worth considering as it was Â£65/year last time I checked. Overall, I canâ¬"t remember a single time that I didnâ¬"t thoroughly enjoy this place. Let me know how you found it.

The Chepstow - A (slightly) hidden gem by flashboy

flashboy — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:12:22 +0000

Review by flashboy

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7229 0323

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

Tags: posh, food, relaxed

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 dÃ©cor, 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.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 dÃ©cor, 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.

The Ladbroke Arms - Excellent French Cuisine and great atmosphere by NickR

NickR — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:25:51 +0000

Review by NickR

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7727 6648

Website: http://www.capitalpubcompany.com/ladbroke/

Tags: lively, french, food

The food here is better than most restaurants in london. The atmosphere is great, but its very popular so getting a table can be tricky. The front part is fairly standard pub with tables (you can get you draught largers and bitters), but the side and back are really the restaurant area. In the summer you can sit out the front. Food is french and fantastic. Always fresh and changing. The menu is always intersting and I have never been disappointed.The food here is better than most restaurants in london. The atmosphere is great, but its very popular so getting a table can be tricky. The front part is fairly standard pub with tables (you can get you draught largers and bitters), but the side and back are really the restaurant area. In the summer you can sit out the front. Food is french and fantastic. Always fresh and changing. The menu is always intersting and I have never been disappointed.

202 Cafe - Absolutelly amazing! by patelimran

patelimran — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:10:43 +0000

Review by patelimran

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7792 6888

Tags: expensive, friendly staff, brunch

Great great place. Ambience is just perfect, food is fantastic. Completely and utterly recommend it!Great great place. Ambience is just perfect, food is fantastic. Completely and utterly recommend it!

Walmer Castle - Good pub and an even better restaurant by JehonaGjurgjeala

JehonaGjurgjeala — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:31:02 +0000

Review by JehonaGjurgjeala

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7229 4620

Tags: pub, gastro pub, cosy

Walmer Castle is a funky pub downstairs and an excellent Thai restaurant on the first floor. Its also has a small mezzanine room, with 2-3 tables, where you can get some privacy.Walmer Castle is a funky pub downstairs and an excellent Thai restaurant on the first floor. Its also has a small mezzanine room, with 2-3 tables, where you can get some privacy.

Portobello Star - by gilka

gilka — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:22:49 +0000

Review by gilka

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7229 8016

Website: http://www.whitbread.com

Tags: food, vegetarian dishes, traditional

been there for my own leaving drinks from work... The food was very average nothing special. The reviews about this place is glorifying it without a reason...been there for my own leaving drinks from work... The food was very average nothing special. The reviews about this place is glorifying it without a reason...

Mau Mau Bar - by Roya

Roya — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:35:09 +0000

Review by Roya

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7229 8528

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

Tags: jazz, cool, friendly

It is definitely all about Thursday. Have seen some awesome open-mic nights here. Really inspiring stuff. No matter what mood you arrive in, you always want to shake ya ass a little by the end of the evening.

The point of this review is not to say more of the same, however, it is to tell you: TAKE CASH, they do not accept cards. Very annoying if you aren't prepared. So fill your pockets (though it's not too expensive for the fashionable area) and wear your dancing shoes.It is definitely all about Thursday. Have seen some awesome open-mic nights here. Really inspiring stuff. No matter what mood you arrive in, you always want to shake ya ass a little by the end of the evening.

The point of this review is not to say more of the same, however, it is to tell you: TAKE CASH, they do not accept cards. Very annoying if you aren't prepared. So fill your pockets (though it's not too expensive for the fashionable area) and wear your dancing shoes.

Prince Albert - Prince Albert in Notting Hill by sue

sue — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:20:53 +0000

Review by sue

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7727 7362

Tags: food, modern pub, different pub food

One icy Friday night I was meeting up with friends for dinner, but before the meal popped into the Prince Albert in Notting Hill for a drink. Located just a minute walk from Notting Hill Gate tube, this is a corner pub that seemed to be a popular place on a Friday night. Busy and noisy, though inviting, we managed to find a couple of spare stools in the non smoking section of the pub. I was thrilled with the smoke free environment, as this is one of the reasons that I rarely venture into a pub in London.

I have read some questionable reviews about the food at the Prince Albert, though it did look ok when we saw plates go by. Perhaps it is best to stick to just drinking here, as most people appeared to be doing. One icy Friday night I was meeting up with friends for dinner, but before the meal popped into the Prince Albert in Notting Hill for a drink. Located just a minute walk from Notting Hill Gate tube, this is a corner pub that seemed to be a popular place on a Friday night. Busy and noisy, though inviting, we managed to find a couple of spare stools in the non smoking section of the pub. I was thrilled with the smoke free environment, as this is one of the reasons that I rarely venture into a pub in London.

I have read some questionable reviews about the food at the Prince Albert, though it did look ok when we saw plates go by. Perhaps it is best to stick to just drinking here, as most people appeared to be doing.

Eclipse - Cosy Cocktail Bar by belinda

belinda — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:33:39 +0000

Review by belinda

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7792 2063

Website: http://www.eclipse-ventures.com

Tags: cocktails, cosy, cool

Eclipse is a groovy little bar that has a small but good food menu. They have an open fire which makes it all toasty and comfortable in winter.

The cocktail list is impressive and they do a good breakfast/brunch on the weekend. Service is always friendly.

The decor is funky - orange, browns, groovy wallpaper and dim lighting. Seating is comfortable and cosy.

We often pop into Eclipse for a quiet drink during the week. Weekends are pretty mobbed and too smokey for us non-smoking types (bring on the smoking ban!)

Eclipse is a groovy little bar that has a small but good food menu. They have an open fire which makes it all toasty and comfortable in winter.

The cocktail list is impressive and they do a good breakfast/brunch on the weekend. Service is always friendly.

The decor is funky - orange, browns, groovy wallpaper and dim lighting. Seating is comfortable and cosy.

We often pop into Eclipse for a quiet drink during the week. Weekends are pretty mobbed and too smokey for us non-smoking types (bring on the smoking ban!)

The Mother Black Cap - Shake it by sokratis

sokratis — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:40:34 +0000

Review by sokratis

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7727 9250

Tags: "notting hill", "beer garden", "friendly staff"

This is a pub. A pub with an extra-ordinary amount of booty shaking when I went there last Saturday. A Caipirinha for 3.50 is also a bargain, although the barman may have been drunk and made a mistake as I think my friend paid 5.50. Lots of groups of friends that seem to have the place as a regular hangout. The DJ was good, playing a mix of Motown, funk and a bit of cool modern classics (who do you, who do you, who do you think you are? Hahaha bless you soul&that kind of thing).
The staff are nice too. For some inexplicable reason these guys close the door at 11pm and stop serving half an hour after that. So when my friend's brother came along with his girlfriend at 11:15 the guy at the door would not let them in. Now my friend had come all the way from Greece and it would have been a bit of a bummer for us to party with his little bro waiting outside so I spoke to the manager about letting them in. Now, I know a lot of places where they'll give you the sorry, these are the rules. Nowt we can do about it', but this dude was very understanding and let them in straight away. So a bit well-deserved love back to them and four stars, instead of what would have otherwise been three.
This is a pub. A pub with an extra-ordinary amount of booty shaking when I went there last Saturday. A Caipirinha for 3.50 is also a bargain, although the barman may have been drunk and made a mistake as I think my friend paid 5.50. Lots of groups of friends that seem to have the place as a regular hangout. The DJ was good, playing a mix of Motown, funk and a bit of cool modern classics (who do you, who do you, who do you think you are? Hahaha bless you soul&that kind of thing).
The staff are nice too. For some inexplicable reason these guys close the door at 11pm and stop serving half an hour after that. So when my friend's brother came along with his girlfriend at 11:15 the guy at the door would not let them in. Now my friend had come all the way from Greece and it would have been a bit of a bummer for us to party with his little bro waiting outside so I spoke to the manager about letting them in. Now, I know a lot of places where they'll give you the sorry, these are the rules. Nowt we can do about it', but this dude was very understanding and let them in straight away. So a bit well-deserved love back to them and four stars, instead of what would have otherwise been three.