The Mitre, Fulham, SW6

Side-street pub, set on a road junction to leave a wedge-shaped building that is understandably reflected in the interior layout too. In the larger portion, this comprises an upmarket lounge area with a semi-traditional look at the front, the bar in the centre and an open dining area at the back. To the left of this, a smaller opened-out room with darker and plainer look stretches back to the kitchen servery. Pride and TT Boltmaker (£6.40) being served from what would no doubt call a trio of handpumps.

The Mitre dates from at least the mid-19th century, rebuilt by the neighbouring Swan Brewery in the mid- ‘20s in the brewers’ Tudor style. On approach, the pub’s exterior is bathed in the glow of a multicoloured lighting system, gradually phasing through the shades of the rainbow, which gives the impression that this is a gay pub. Once inside, it’s clear that the place has undergone a substantial renovation since the previous reviews. Nothing traditional seems to remain, there’s now grey paint and tubular steel, with hipster filament lighting, though some traditional Chesterfield sofas at front, large potted palms and some tall furniture to the rear, with windows out onto the garden, which is like peering out of a fish tank; much of this can be seen on the pub’s website gallery, once you’ve navigated the plethora of burger photos. Customers amounted to two young local women, one with a screaming dog. Thereafter there was a threesome of couples, one bloke was something of a cocky wideboy and delegate from the Tourette’s Society. The ale choice proffered came in the form of two unused pumps, then just Pride, resulting in a half of Neck Oil at a painful £3.40. This place could be so much better. Without the boorish and foulmouthed customer, foulmouthed barmaid and foulmouthed dog and decent real ale choice, this could be a reasonable place to stop over, not at present, however.

Official site of The Mitre - www.themitresw6.com

Official site of The Mitre - www.themitresw6.com