The Churchill Arms, W8

This is a Fuller's pub, so expect the usual range of ales. The ESB I had was good, as usual. They seem to have cornered the market in assorted bric-a-brac, and hung it all from the ceiling. But it doesn't look out of place though. It was pretty busy at around 3.30 on a Friday afternoon – not sure if it was mainly punters having a late lunch; workers on POETS' day starting the weekend early; or punters like me popping into a decent pub for a good pint. All the above probably. From the solid looking bar top to the attractive bow windows, and comfortable seating, this is an excellent and welcoming pub. I struggle to define exactly what it is I like about this pub – maybe it's its essential “pubishness”. I'll definitely be back.

What a fantastic pub. In an area where so many pubs claim their place in history with faux props and 200 year old claims this place simply oozes history. It's difficult to do justice to the eclectic and decorative items that adorn the walls and ceiling but I'll list just a few. There are the usual copper kettles, jugs, coal scuttles etc. along with brass instruments, old radios, violin cases, an accordion, pressed butterflies, old manuscripts, lanterns, even an old parking meter. There's also an original wooden “Always Time for a Guinness” sign complete with the toucan balancing a pint of Guinness. But the main theme is quite clearly the eponymous wartime leader and there are newspaper cuttings, photos, paintings etc. all over the bar. One wall holds photos of every British Prime Minister from Sir Robert Walpole through to Maggie. There is a large bar area although it is usually full so be prepared to compete with the friendly locals for some space . The well kept beers are from Fullers and there is a popular restaurant at the back. A little off the beaten track between Kensington and Notting Hill but this is one of London's gems and well worth the effort of finding.