Ealing Park Tavern, Brentford  

A large renovated place inside a much older shell (A Victorian gaffe called The Penny Flyer). The bar is a convincing replica of what might have been there before as a Courage boozer and is pleasing on the eye. There is a long bar with tables opposite and a jolly looking panelled area at the back, and which looks rather like a smoking room from a theatre set. When we were there the pub was rammed - except for the large and entirely empty dining area, clearly off limits to drinkers. Still, the excellent beer range includes Leffe (by the half) and Hoegaarden, with Landlord, Brakspear, Eagle, Beacon and Speckled Hen on hand pumps. We also admired the bold wine list which eschewed fashion for quality and choice. With interesting features, such as the draught curtains and picture windows, and lampshades which Christopher Wray would be proud of, plus the younger clientele, this is South Ealings' pub of choice for the young pro. Even if you don't feel upwardly mobile, it's perfectly inoffensive, and the service will probably win you over.

reviewed:
27/10/2004

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separate restaurant

disabled facilities

ATM on premises

dogs welcome

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