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'Wines for all tastes and pockets too, including a lovely floral Viognier'

The Pelican

Open Mon–Sat 11am–midnight, Sun 11am–11pm

The style & the crowd:

This always was a big space to make work and there is plenty of competition pub wise around, not least the several that are on Portobello Road. Now that the … Read more →

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'The cocktails were outstanding...'

Brompton Bar and Grill

Open Mon–Fri midday–3pm; Sat–Sun midday–3.30pm; Mon–Sat 6pm–10.30pm; Sun 6pm–10pm

The style:

I had few expectations of the Brompton Bar and Grill. However, I did expect meat and a well-heeled Chelsea set, and most of that I got. Set on the … Read more →

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smith's
'There are also a few experiments and sadly, those we sampled weren’t good'

Smith’s Cocktail Bar

Open Tue–Thu 5pm–midnight; Fri–Sat 5pm–1.30am; Sun–Mon closed

The style:

Smith’s feel very ‘now’, fitting into the ‘speakeasy’ category that London is currently swooning over. If there wasn’t a sandwich board at pavement level, you’d never know that it was open. … Read more →

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White Horse Pigeon and Lentil
'It’s all about the ale and if you’re partial to it then you are in for a treat'

The White Horse

Open Sun–Wed 9.30am–11.30pm; Thu–Sat 9.30am–midnight

The style & the crowd:

The White Horse, or as it may be better known, The Sloaney Pony, has had a facelift. The downstairs still has the large tables, comfy chairs strewn around the venue, … Read more →

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'A good spot for replenishment then, and all the better for the absence of Mick’s expletives'

Portobello House

Open daily 11am–midnight

The style & the crowd:

Once upon a time Portobello House used to be the Earl Percy, a pub for old blokes with sectioned-off snugs, between which were little doors that were only good for midgets. A … Read more →

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love and liquor
'The cocktails were rather good... The best Caipirinha I've ever had'

Love & Liquor

Open Fri 8pm–2am; Sat 8pm–3am

The style:

We were led to the large VIP ‘cage’ at the end of the room by the charismatic owner, Clement (‘call me Clem’ – big grin) who insisted I describe his club as ‘sick!’ … Read more →

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Montgomery Place
'The hangout for artistic, creative locals with a taste for specialist cocktails'

Montgomery Place

Open Mon–Thu 5pm–midnight; Fri 5pm–1am; Sat 2pm–1am; Sun 5pm–11:30pm

The style:

Located near and between several other popular restaurants in Notting Hill, Montgomery Place is a cosy local bar. Based on the speakeasy and Rat Pack era, its interior transports … Read more →

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Lowcountry
'Gumbo, Succotash and Pecan Pie - but there are intriguing British twists on the menu too'

Lowcountry

Open Mon–Thu midday–midnight; Fri midday–1am; Sat 9am–1am; Sun midday–11.30pm

The style:

Launched in May this year, Lowcountry looks smart and fresh on Fulham High Street. In true American style, it’s big (my friend Alex and I felt slighty dwarfed by … Read more →

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The Chelsea Ram
'The menu is typically British and has something for everyone'

The Chelsea Ram

Open Mon–Fri midday–3pm and 6pm–10pm; Sat 10.30am–4pm and 6pm–10pm; Sun 10.30am–10pm

The style:

Geronimo Inns was conceived in The Chelsea Ram. A youthful Rupert and Jo first opened her doors in 1995 as their very first pub, on their way … Read more →

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Dock Kitchen
'Everything Dock Kitchen does is cool.' We loved the charcoal-filtered water.

The Kitchenette Bar at Dock Kitchen

Open Fri and Sat 5.30pm–midnight

The style:

Everything Dock Kitchen does is cool. And they make it look like effortless, too. The Kitchenette bar, located below the Dock Kitchen and adjacent to Tom Dixon’s shop, has recently started serving cocktails … Read more →

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