Very old pub! It was a hot day on June 19, 2025. Phew! 85ºF, 29.4 ºC. Being from NJ, USA, I should be used to that, but no! The sun was brutal, with not a cloud in the sky. No wind either. I needed a rest and some air conditioning, but I've found out that AC is a rarity in the UK. My friend and I were hungry, hot, and tired, and we stopped into The West Gate. I loved how old it was! There was barely anyone in there by the time we arrived. It was 3 PM. The bar area is the first thing you see, but I asked where the coolest place to sit was. The bartender told us to go to the back room, where it was reasonably comfortable with ceiling fans. If we wanted to order, we had to order at the bar. I guess that was because it was between lunch and dinner. No biggie. The food was good, and the beer was great. I wanted something cold and dry. I was recommended a Japanese beer called Asahi. Wow! So good for a hot day!!! I have to find this in the US. I ordered the Cod Goujon Sandwich. Very crispy, and it came with some chips/fries, and onion rings. I thought I saw a group of women at another table order steak fries/chips, but I must have been mistaken. I so wanted steak fries! Mine were skinny. In hindsight, I should have just gotten the fish & chips because the bun was a bit much. Basically, the same meal but without the bun. I had to ask for extra tartar sauce because the sandwich was too dry without the amount they put on. Overall, I loved this place. Quirky, old, and the bathrooms are a must-see, with the old pipes and faucets. I asked the bartender how old the building was, but he had no clue. read more