I never expected to be blown away by a pub on Acton High Street. ACTON!! Still, I followed a…read morefriend's recommendation to come down for a jazz open mic on a Friday night and I almost missed it. Once inside you are in pub heaven with a traditional looking lounge at the front, you almost walk into the bands as you enter the pub but there's plenty of seating to enjoy the music from a safe distance too. You pass through another section before the place opens up to the main bar at the back. It has quite a continental feel to it, and I can't believe I didn't immediately spot the massive vats at the back - I was too busy admiring the statues on the bar. And it's difficult not to be tempted by the selection of beers when in a brewery and I didn't regret my choice of Achtung. They also serve food and while the main menu is limited to sausage rolls and pies you can also order pizza or sushi which is delivered directly to your table by local takeaways. I'll definitely be back, a real gem.

This is an awesome olde pub (there is even a list of landlords on the wall going back a couple of…read morehundred years) but with a modern microbrewery at the back. A winning combination! Their Early Doors IPA was always likely to be my favourite, but I also enjoyed Dark Matter, 2 O'clock Ordinary and their Weissbier called Achtung! Good brewery. We stayed long enough to warrant some food. The burgers looked delicious, but we decided to go for 3 snacks for a tenner. This meant we could both have a snack of our choice and also share some chips. I enjoyed the luxury fish fingers! (No Captain Birdseye here!)

Came here to watch the euros and, honestly, it kinda gave exactly what I expected. The crowd and…read morethe vibe was fun for the game. It was a big space. The tvs were pretty small, but I think that's the norm for the pubs. I think I've clearly been spoiled by American sports bars. The food menu was all over the place. There were a million options. I initially wanted to order a kebab but they didn't have it at the time. So I got wings and they were.... Fine. It was all just fine. Loads of beer options though and loved all the beers we ordered!

This is a cool set up. Beautiful standard English Pub... but they push a E ordering system that is…read morenew to me. Being a Wetherspoon Pub it has the W Wetherspoon App to order all food and drinks. So we checked it out ... was pretty fast and amazing. We had a server Carmen that was new and from Italy and she was amazing ... she told is to get the app and it was very efficient. She also delivered many drinks and our food. It is a Blue Collar part of West London but the Food was delicious and the beers cold and cheap. It was all well priced. If you venture out of central London this is worth a stop. Thanks Carmen for being so helpful.

Halloween night. The Aeronaut. A cabaret show from another dimension…read more Never would have found this place on my own, but holy hell am I glad we had friends in the know. After some time guzzling pitchers of Pimms Cup in the garden, we made our way inside for the show. Hats off to these performers. Maybe I was just wasted, but I felt like I was having a fever dream at the Moulin Rouge - in the best way possible. Get in here. This place rocks.

I had a really fun time at The Aeronaut. It was quite a good concept - a big top inside what used…read moreto be the famous Redback (now unrecognisable and the floors are no longer sticky from snakebite!). For the Friday evening Cabaret you have to book ahead which only cost £5 up to the last 2 weeks before which is when it goes up to £8 and you get to watch some weird and wonderful cabaret acts during the course of the evening. As far as the acts were concerned it was a bit hit and miss and I was expecting a few more. We had a hula hooper and a contortionist which was insane to watch!! An aerial hoop act which was impressive but quite short, a juggler who probably didn't need to be there and the finale .... Rayguns Look Real Enough who were a comedy music mashup duo who were fabulous!! Highlight of the evening! As a while though I think the acts were a but hit and miss and unfortunately the compere wasn't going down too well either!! Oh well!! But the evening was incredibly fun and once they cleared away the stage it turned into a dance floor and the DJ played an array of hits from 50's through to today with a lot of emphasis on 80's and 90's hits which were great to sing and dance along to. Before the show started we did have a table so we could eat food and there was your usual selection of burgers and salads etc. I went for the veggie falafel burger and to be honest it was extremely bland and needed a hell of a lot more tzatiki and condiments to improve it's flavour! It's great that I was subjected to the usual fried vegetable burger and there was a mushroom risotto on the menu but the burger definitely needed more flavour. It was a bit more like mushed falafel and falafel needs to be a little more grainy I think!! The chips were good though, hand cut, crispy edges and soft in the middle - mmm!! As for drinks they do have a selection of ales on tap, some local, a porter and a stout that were exciting some and all the other usual things a pub can offer. Price wise I think it was pretty reasonable. All in all we did have a great evening and I probably would go again. The place is new so it is probably still getting it's sea legs a little but do pop down for an alternative evening of circus acts and then fun music to dance the night away to - we stayed so late it was a night bus home!! Always a good sign!! Xyz

I stumbled on this little gem... walking from the station to the high st. I wasn't looking for…read moreanything special but the friendly atmosphere and locals made me feel welcome. Has the appeal of a well run local but a passing trade of backpackers made the clientele in the bar well mixed... I always drop by and say hello now .. love it

The Talbot I am pleased to say is not the dingy sad little pub as earlier reviewed by a grumped up…read morestaff. It is now in the capable hands of a young couple called Derek and Lucy, in the last six months that they have been there, they have got Quiz Nights on Tuesdays and Killer Pool on Sundays and have the occassional Poker Nights. Derek is welcoming and Lucy although in the background is just as welcoming. After being a local there for a long time I was disgruntled when the big divorce was on and moved on to other places but I never say never to not give a place a second chance ......and boy am I glad. The crowd are a great mix and sometimes when you want to have a ball this is the place to go but also you can go in there and quietly mind your own and no-one will trouble you. If you think you are good at pool there are plenty of people to test you including Derek and at 50p a throw you can have a brain teaser of a game. There is a great Juke Box especially if you love the classics and again for a bargain 2.00 for 9 plays there is plenty to choose from. If darts is your game then again this is the place, there is a nice little side section for the dart board where if like me, no-one can see you hit everything but the board! Anybody walking in new will not feel out of the zone there is always someone to welcome you to the Talbot any time I have gone in there I always get into a conversation with someone else. There is a good crowd in there and no one gets slated for their opinions. If you need to stay a while in Acton The Talbot offers rooms and when it is so near over ground and under ground stations you can't go wrong. IT IS A FRONT ROOM WITH FRIENDS (old and new)!!!!!!

As I stepped out of the tube station late at night in Acton Town, my first thought was 'What am I…read moredoing here?' I was entering an Australian/Polish suburbia of what initially looked drastically lacking in nightlife, character and atmosphere. I eventually made it to the high street and things looked a little livelier. My destination was the Chatsworth bar. Outside was littered with young gents dressed in t-shirt, jeans, and they were all smoking like troopers. On entering the establishment, I noted that the bar was dominated with Aussie's. This didn't bother me in the slightest as our friends from down under tend to know how to party. The atmosphere was jovial and the DJ was spinning some classics house hits that soon had the small dance floor bouncing. A mixture of well-dressed ladies to those that were casually adorned, danced flirtatiously with guys who for the most part didn't dress to impress. The real bonus in the Chatsworth is the cheap drink. A good Havana Especial rum and coke came to £3, whilst a 25ml shot of tequila was only £2.50. Bargain! The décor is simple and clean whilst the well stocked bar is served by very efficient bar staff. If you want to find a quiet spot for a smooch, behind the bar is a large conservatoire with long tables, and darkened surroundings. Here because of a friends leaving party on the Friday, I was told on good authority that the place was rammed to the rafters on a Saturday and a much better night. Saturday nights must be indeed special as the Friday atmosphere was impressive. Although I wouldn't take the long journey from Camden just to drink in the Chatsworth, if I was a local, it would definitely be on my list of regular drinking holes.

Good service, friendly staff, both behind the bar and at the door with a good selection of…read morecocktails too. I found that the bar prices were very reasonable for the area. Fabulous DJ and great atmosphere on a Saturday night with the dance floor packed right up to closing time. Toilets were very clean and well stocked. I had previously visited a couple of years ago and had a good night then too, my most recent visit was in Feb '17.

Food is awesome and so is the service. Very nice ambiance. It was for our anniversary dinner and…read morewe loved the ambiance and the crowd.

To start off, it's right off the Acton overground, literally. Cross the tracks and you're there…read more Secondly, the menu on the huge chalkboard outside the entrance lays out all the appetizing food options, so you get an idea before you enter. Third, the staff- from the time we entered to the time we left- were all friendly. We ate in the upstairs dining room, which has lovely high ceilings and a large room with dark wood tables and typical pub seating. The kitchen is upstairs and we got a table next to it but surprisingly and pleasantly discovered later we didn't smell like food. Now the drink. My husband and I split two bottles of a bottle cider, a peach flavour I think, and it was quite good. Lots of drinking options including cocktails. Now the food: As a veghead, I was happy at the variety of pizza, main and tapas options. The food prices are a bit high, especially for the tapas, so I ordered the least expensive veg main, the broad bean purée and broccoli rabe flatbread. My husband got a spicy pizza with nduja sausage. My dish arrived fairly quickly and I was confused at first; I thought it was the wrong order. It comes as a soup with stewed rabe and two pieces of crispy bread like pappadam. This is not how I envisioned flatbread: food atop a slice of dough like pizza. The waiter was so concerned and offered to take it back but I hate food waste so I plowed in. It was actually good- not fantastic- with a very thick purée and the sautéed rabe blending well. There is a lot of rabe and the constant chewing can get a bit tiresome but overall I liked the dish although I think it's better on a cold night as it's served piping hot. The flatbread pieces are bland. My husband said his pizza was good but much spicier than he expected. I nibbled on the pizza crusts and liked the chewy dough. One of the best experiences of the night was the waiter TBH. His attention to customer service- asking how our food was, if we wanted anything else, etc- was as if we were back in the US. I felt I had entered a country warp! SO rare in London to have that good service!

Now this is a fun spot! I was visiting some friends in London and the 2 bars we had been to…read morebeforehand this past Friday were kind of boring, I was ready for some music and dancing and this definitely did it for me! The bar tenders were friendly, drinks were decently priced, bathrooms were clean and it was my bday at midnight and the bar tender wished me a happy bday and either she or someone bought me a shot! I go to clubs because my friends go but I prefer bars yet I don't like to just stand around, I like to dance. I don't need a designated dance floor but the Tavern was a perfect combination of all of this. The Dj this past Friday was also fantastic playing all of the greatest hits! I come to the UK every few years, I'd love to live in London so hopefully I'll be back soon and make it back into the tavern!

A really well turned out pub…read more Just along the road of Ealing Broadway, toward the common is this little place. From the exterior it feels like it should be sporting some shisha pipes and cushions. There's some good outdoor seating, half covered by canvas for those wetter but warmer days and a good space inside. This bar looks good, clean, trendy for the area yet comfortable and intimate. The bar has a good selection, Moretti by the bottle. It's main draw is its cocktail menu. Expertly tailored and exquisitely executed drinks. No doubt the bar staff are a talented lot. However, it's a place a tad on the pricey side and doesn't have many more draws. When I think night out for cocktails, I don't think Ealing. The food, by the look of the Menu looks rather nice. A good Meze selection which was rather large in portion size., however the more ambitious meals fall through. A friend had something chicken-y and it looked (and apparently tasted) foul, bit of a waste of £11. Although it's nice enough, it's just that little bit out of the way and a little bit meh to draw me back on a regular basis. However good for groups I think, and always better than it's neighbour, Wetherspoons. No contest there.

Nice enough beer. Craft ale, Cask ale, Ciders and Lagers on tap…read more Sport TV in background. Good food with specials. The prices are quite high. Nice character to the place. Only disappointment was having a drink on a table started at 5.30pm. 6pm, bar staff put a reserved sign for 7pm whilst we are sitting there. Then we get asked to leave the table at 6.30pm when the people arrived early. Not very respectful of ther customers.

For a pub this place got most of what you want: Nice staff, Good food, Great music, A lovely heated…read moregreen beer garden, A nice atmosphere, Sport, Poker nights etc. The only thing I think is missing is a pool table and live music/stand up evening. Well worth a visit!

Ah, a Fullers pub…read more I never use to be a fan, but all my recent good finds have been Fullers. This is a lovely local pub which like quite a few Fuller pubs in Ealing as that Tardis effect of being bigger than you expected when you step inside. If your looking for a pub in Ealing, this one is just a little out of the way and in more residential areas, but its a lovely little pub. The staff were super friendly. The manager/owner was in and serving us, which is always nice to see. They were very informative about drinks and food on the menu and offered recommendations, but without being too Sales-y. Opting for a pub lunch, the Mrs and I decided to dine here. I had a veggie burger of mammoth proportions and she had the salmon and capers. The picture doesn't look very appetising, but I assure you it was all rather de-lish. Good selection behind the bar with Star on draft. Drinks come in their brand appropriate glasses. Overall a friendly atmosphere full of locals, in a good way.

Sunday roasts. They are a thing in England. I like tender meat, I like lingering over drinks with…read morebuds, so naturally I'm big into this Sunday-roast-at-the-local-pub tradition. My friends live in Ealing and I was sick of going to The Drayton (it's great, but not every darn day) so we came here for our Sunday supper. I'm sure glad we did! Delicious roasts, adorable old-barn feel and a nice staff. If you're not in the mood for a big ol' roast, try their burger. Greasy goodness. Fun fact: I said roast four times in this review.