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197 Chiswick Fire Station

3.4 (9 reviews)
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Meike B.

Wow, this was one well attended event. What a privilege to be invited along to one of the special events during the launch week of the latest addition to Chiswick's nightlife options. Let me add first of all that I used to live in Chiswick when the choice was limited to Pizza Express and a couple of pubs, so I'm retrospectively jealous ... The refurbishment of the old fire station has definitely been a success, and this is an absolute improvement on All Bar One. Apparently, this is the third of a new chain of "village bars" and the concept makes perfect sense. I loved the interior, all clean and muted colours, massive bar dominating the main area with loads of casual and more formal seating options - never even made it out to the outdoor area at the back. This will be a local favourite in summer for sure. Not so sure about the choice of greenery though, all prickly cactuses which don't agree with delicate summer dresses. The crowd last night was not representative of Chiswick as everyone was here on special invite. I was the only West Londoner at my table and expect this to become much more of a local haunt, as well as obvious venue for birthday parties and similar. I will be back if invited by a W4 friend but probably won't make this a destination as I am generally drawn further into town rather than out. This is actually in keeping with the concept and I eagerly await the addition of a Notting Hill branch ... OK, back to last night's event which started at 6.30 which meant that I was not the only one lugging about a heavy bag as there was no time to drop my laptop home before making it to the venue. They had special coat racks for the occasion but no provision for bags, I can only hope there will be a proper cloakroom on regular nights. My apologies for being unfashionably early, but I wish I would have been made feel a little more welcome - first impressions count and I just felt awkward as I was left to my own devices after someone crossed my name off the long guestlist. Luckily I didn't have to wait too long until the rest of the Yelp posse arrived, and the prosecco certainly helped me settle in. It was good to get a chance to look at the place before it got too crowded as it really looks rather lovely. We were treated to more prosecco, a choice of three bespoke cocktails and bucketloads of beer - literally! Just as well the evening also included a taster menu of canapes. These ranged from mini portions of fish and chips to a large array of deep fried goodies, including fish cakes and other fillings including spinach, aubergine and pumpkin as well as black pudding ... my favourite were the beef tortillas. There were no copies of the menu, so no way of telling what the food selection will be like on a regular night. I can only hope the choices are a little bit more healthy and hopefully more tasty. My table agreed that while we were grateful to be so generously treated to a free night out, we would have felt resentful paying for the food. Most of the canapes, while beautifully presented, were rather bland and greasy with the pumpkin the only exception to the other extreme - still greasy but far too salty. Not sure if the DJ will be a regular fixture, but the music certainly worked well for this one-off party. Good to see a classy woman on the decks btw, nice touch. Compliments to the waiting and bar staff for coping extremely well with the crowds - a good omen.

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Went for brunch, beautiful design inside. Cocktails were good, but the service and the food (eggs Royale) wasn't good unfortunately.

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The Black Lion - Ribeye Steak

The Black Lion

4.0(23 reviews)
0.7 mi•Hammersmith
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First real English meal and what an impressive beginning to the trip!…read more Service was so friendly and efficient in a relaxing and casual ambiance. The dishes we got were sooo hearty and reminded us of comfort food. REBELLION BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHUNKY CHIPS Crispy layer of beer batter with just enough salt and pepper to go with the tender bite of fish. The chunky chips were crispy on the outside and had a bite similar to mashed potatoes, so delicious. The lemon tartar sauce went very nicely with it. That fresh squeeze of lemon juice over everything was just Chef's Kiss. SLOW ROASTED LAMB RUMP The lamb was roasted for six hours in red wine and shallots for a delicately, earthy flavor. The meat just melted in your mouth with every forkful. The lamb was served on a tasty bed of fluffy, garlic mashed potatoes. The red wine sauce drizzled on complimented everything perfectly. RIBEYE STEAK Classic steak done right with all the right searing and flavoring. Every bite was juicy and delicious. The roasted vine tomatoes were a great touch. The fries were done English style, so tasty. All I can say is: so English and so damn good.

As an American, well versed in the art of nachos, I will just say, don't get the nachos. We didn't,…read morebased just on looks. So why the five stars? Oh baby, this place does everything well! Perfect Black Lion burger, divine baked Camembert, and perfectly crunchy fried squid. Perhaps as wonderful as the food is the patio, massive, just off the Thames. If you are in the area, please do visit!

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Rebellion Beer Battered Fish and Chunky Chips

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Ffiona's Restaurant - Chicken Kiev

Ffiona's Restaurant

4.7(362 reviews)
2.9 mi•Kensington
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Amazing evening at Ffiona's. We had the sea bass and the fish and chips -- both superb. Amazingly…read morelovely, warm and welcoming service from start to finish. A real Kensington gem. Don't forget the sticky pudding for dessert.

We were recommended to visit this place from someone who works in London frequently. We're so glad…read morethat we were able to stop by. It was the last dinner we had during our most recent trip to London, two weeks ago! It was a great way to end the trip We placed a reservation for dinner and ate there before seeing play that night. We would have stayed longer if the play wasn't starting soon after. The place has a great ambience. We quickly noticed how Ffiona treats her guest with care and kindness upon arrival. I let Ffiona know about not having dairy in my meals and she was clear on what could be adapted to not have dairy and which items to avoid completely. We truly enjoyed everything we ate, and had to be careful not to stuff ourselves. We had the sheppards pie, fish and chips, aubergine fritters, a tasty salad with some vegan cheese and a couple of desserts. They some great drink options too! We had a mocktail. Ffiona communicated that there was optional service charge that could be removed upon request before we even presented our card for payment. We did not have it removed due to the great service we recieved. Next time we are in London, we will surely make a visit here.

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Charlotte's Bistro

Charlotte's Bistro

4.0(23 reviews)
0.1 mi•Chiswick
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I can only speak for the cocktails but seriously....isn't that REALLY what matters?…read more I have such hard cocktail boners for this place. Seeing as my husband is a mixologist, it sort of ruined cocktails for me. I know better now. And Charlotte's drinks make me swooooon. Not only does the bar staff have a direct hand in sourcing and selecting all their spirits, but they also write their own cocktail menu (updated every month) and even create some of their ingredients in house...including their bloody mary mix. YES. My hubs fell in love with their Illegal Negroni. I had the One Nest for Two and the English Country Garden. If you don't see something you like, their bartenders will make something up. A true cocktail lovers bar. And with its laid back, candle-lit vibe and chill music, it's definitely a few notches cooler than any spot on the high road.

Honestly the only place to go in west london.. Perfect for pretty much any occasion - cocktails…read morewith the girls, a family Sunday roast, a first date, a birthday.. Amazing food and cocktails.. The menu changes on a fairly regular basis to reflect seasonal produce but pretty much every dish I have tried here has been amazing. Also: Make sure to try out their Gin school on a Monday night as well, they have the gin distillers introducing you to the ingredients and distilling process of their brand while you enjoy a complimentary G&T or gin martini!! What's not to like!!

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Charlotte's Bistro
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