Mon 17.00 - 23.00, Tue - Thu and Sun 12.00 - 23.00, Fri - Sat 12.00 - 00.00
Flower's IPA, taylor's landlord
Three pumps, usually two on. Formerly the Banker's Draught (previously a Barclay's bank branch), reopened in 2007 with the restoration of real ales after a long absence. One room with long bar at front, dining room at rear specialising in steaks and grills. Outside tables. (see www.thechamberlayne.co.uk).
Converted to a Wm Hill betting shop. Sal's Bar, which was spun-off from here, and was actually joined behind the bar is next door (No 249) and is still open.
Difficult to pin this one down. The first corner part is noted as being the Galway Hooker. The second half is Diceys nightclub but above a commercial shop unit.
Large multi-roomed pub in predominantly industrial area. Large garden for children to play in. Outside drinking area faces Grand Union Canal (moorings available). Front bar has pool tables and a large screen for sports. Middle bar is more intimate and regularly features sports on a smaller TV. Beamed back bar has a children's certificate until 19.00 at weekends. Music or karaoke may feature on Fridays. Food is served 12-21, lighter snacks menu in the 15.00-18.00 afternoon period.
Was run by Kushti Ltd in former wine bar and shop premises opened November 2003. Pub closed 2 weeks ago - told it is to become an American diner and will no longer be a pub.
This place underwent a comprehensive re-vamp in 2006 and now operates over three floors, with an upstairs restaurant, bar menu downstairs, outside tables/terrace and a market on Sundays. Music nights Thursdays and Sundays. Converted from a grim, 1970s bunker of a pub: now much more welcoming. (see www.islandpubco.com)
This pub has recently been given a beautiful revamp. It has retained lots of the original features and the introduction of atmospheric lighting and chandeliers lend it a look of glamour. The staff are all very friendly. They have two ales on tap, which change constantly, they are pleased with how well they are selling and plan to put on a third line. Bar billiards, darts and pool. See website for details on food menus and serving times.
Fuller's London Pride, Jennings' Cocker Hoop, St Austell Tribute, Wadworth's 6X,
Recent change in management (summer 2008) has seen an improvement in ale quality. Early days yet but beers have so far been no less than drinkable. It looks like the beer range is remaining consistent rather than different guest beers. Ignore Cask Marque signs as these are out of date. Pleasing to see a commitment to real ale in an area that was becoming a desert.
An open plan conversion with adjacent restaurant room and covered garden at rear. The menu focuses mainly on organic burgers. Real ale has been restored after a long absence. Also serves Hoegaarden on tap and Budvar in bottles.
Sal's Bar is a comfortable pub which covers the essentials well for its older Irish clientele. Racing on the big screen, wall-to-wall Guinness and a friendly atmosphere prevailed. Red Artexed walls and a varnished pine bar (with mounted hurling stick) gives the place the air of a 1970s lounge bar in Offaly. Par for the course in Neasden, then. (with thanks to fancyapint.com)
London Pride and one other usually from Cottage Brewery.
The owners also run the Churchfield W3 and the Mall Tavern W8. Has also had Cottage "Golden Goal", Fullers Summer Ale, Old Speckled Hen, 6X. Large, three-roomed pub with beer garden, opposite Kensal Green Cemetery. Two rooms and half the garden dedicated to dining. Classy tapas menu. Comedy club on first Thursday of the month. Rooms for hire upstairs. (see www.williamivlondon.com). Was Courage.
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