Brook House, SW6

This may look like a rather grand conversion, but it actually dates from the mid-19th century, then the Peterborough Arms with several later incarnations, such as the Southern Cross. It’s a while since the last reviewer visited and oh what a difference eight years makes. Inside and this is a very swish gastropub indeed, a far cry from the Rose up the road. There’s bare flooring as expected, a grand bar front, some kilims, grey wall panelling along with a little bare brick by way of balance. Items of note are the coffered ceiling and curved front windows, a tiny soupçon of etched glass hinting at past glories. Grand lighting is minimal and at centre, there’s arboreal décor in the form of some sort of rock garden, with a tree growing out of it. Further décor comprises framed prints with brass picture lamps. Furniture is conventional, with some studded velour banquette semi-circular booths. Half the tables were laid for dining, though few were occupied. Two ales were on offer, Tribute and Naked Ladies at £2.75 a half and very nice too, served by professional staff. This is quite a nice place in its own sort of way, the kind of venue I’d take someone for a Kier Royale, me gazing into her eyes, seductively caressing my lips with the tip of my tongue. But as a pub…well it’s not really a pub anymore.

Official site of Brook House - www.brookhousefulham.com

Official site of Brook House - www.brookhousefulham.com

Rather scruffy Greene King pub in an very expensive area. Visited to watch the Lions demolish Australia. Quiet at lunch time on a Sat. 2 handpulled beers on with the IPA in good nick. Carling was only £2.30 a pint and seemed to be the best seller.