The Eight Bells, Fulham, SW6

Decent little pub very handy for the tube station round the corner. We missed it out before the match so we called in after the match. 4 beers on but my note taking had finished by now so I have no idea what they were! Worth a visit.

With a CAMRA listed interior of Some Regional Importance, this is a late Victorian pub with an inter-war years’ interior. It’s carpeted with a C-shaped interior with pews to the periphery with very traditional pub tables and chairs, along the lines of the Britannia style. To the right, is an open kitchen. The bar front is clad in chamfered panels and although there’s no real bar back, there’s an attractive pot shelf, supported by brass columns. There’s a brick fireplace, the walls are bare wood field panelled to three quarter height and there’s a magnolia Anaglypta ceiling. Lighting comes from tasselled ceiling lights and similar sconces, both being quite bright. Décor is eclectic, comprising lots of framed prints, a grandfather clock, mirrors, knickknacks and patterned plates above the picture rail, which with the tassels, made drinking here a bit like being in the dayroom of an old people’s home; tinny music wafted over the room. Surprisingly busy, customers were a mixed local bunch, including a vicar, making for a good vibe. There were four ales on: Doom, Pride, Yellow Panda Ale House(?) and Sambrook’s Junction at an agreeable £4.50 and in good shape too, served by a decent barman. This is an interesting place, reminding me of a village pub; certainly worth a visit if in the area.