Sun in Splendour, Notting Hill, W11

Verging on a gastropub with typical minimalist decor - bare floors and painted undecorated walls. More aimed at trendy eaters, to the extent that nearly all tables seemed reserved. However redeemed by having a couple of interesting ales (Sharp's Abbey Christmas and Adnams Green Bullet) which seemed in good order, so if you can find a corner is quite acceptable. I am sure there are better around, but at least it is still a pub.

Very overpriced tourist trap at the end of Portobello Road. Surprisingly dirty and grubby inside and, according to my wife, the ladies loos are disgusting with the floors awash with some 2" of (we hope) water. Had a pint of Hydes Brewery's Finders Keepers (the only ale) which was pretty good. We visited on a Saturday lunchtime and the place was full of young , mostly female 'student' types who were occupying all the available seating but nearly all had empty glasses and none were eating. While I was standing there drinking my pint at least 20 people came in, looked at the menus, looked around at all the occupied seats and turned and walked out again - the management of this place must be mad! Well below average - avoid!

Official site of the Sun In Splendour - www.suninsplendourpub.co.uk

Official site of the Sun In Splendour - www.suninsplendourpub.co.uk