Pacific Bar, Stamford Brook

Became the Duchess of Cambridge

24 Oct 2014 09:56

The Duchess of Cambridge, Stamford Brook

The Duchess is back. Reopened about a week ago. New management, new décor, new food (hooray). Emphasis on food but a good selection of real ales & trendy lagers too.
Dropped in early evening on its second day and surprised how many people were there. Long may it last.

24 Oct 2014 09:52

Thatched House, Hammersmith

New name - The Butchers Hook
Still vaguely publike but food is overwhelmingly the priority. There's another branch of the same outfit by Chelsea FC.
Uncertain if Young's still own the place.
New licensee Gus, apparently a Kiwi, hopefully will do as well as fellow countryman the excellent Tom Kavanaugh did ten years ago.

17 Aug 2014 12:53