The Queens Head, W6

Situated in gentrified Brook Green, this is a very pretty pub in a quaint location away from the grit of the immediate area. As mentioned, this pub is very large inside with a very spacious beer garden. The interior is quite eclectic with low ceilings, exposed beams, part hard floor and part parquet. Certain aspects are also quite modern too; in all, something of a hotch-potch but nothing to offend. There are also old prints relating to the Osram light bulb factory and Lyon's Corner Houses which once occupied Brook Green. The clients are generally young professionals, some with kids, which is no surprise. There's a basic 3-ale Fuller's range along with Brixton-based Clarkshaw's New World American Pale Ale which was very pleasant though painfully steep at £4.55 a pint. Welcome enough, it would have been cheaper if the barmaid had been blessed with the gift of English and had given me a half as requested. I would certainly come here again if in the area, but that said, can't actually see myself being in the area again.

The Queens Head is a very attractive looking Fullers house adorned with hanging baskets that is opposite Brook Green playground and tennis courts. The exterior gives off a vibe of a local country pub, but various extensions to the rear have turned it into a vast pub and restaurant. The front L shaped bar area is pleasant enough with some comfortable seating and low background music. To the left of the bar by the entrance is a small seating area along with the toilet facilities. I needed a tom tit during my visit and struggled to get out of the tiny cubicle. I ended up having to stand on the toilet seat to open the door… I must admit to having had a few pints by this time! Alongside the usual draught suspects are some hand pumps that were drawing London Pride, Seafarers, ESB and Summer Ale during my recent Friday afternoon visit. I went for the Pride which was very good and I found the barman to be very polite. The dining area at the rear seems to stretch back forever and I found it quite dark. Although there is plenty of seating much of it was reserved including a large area at the rear that was due to host some sort of a gathering. I didn’t see any menus, but this place seems popular with the local office workers. When I used to work in the area back in the nineties I found myself in here a few times, but it has changed a lot since then. Out the back is a large paved beer garden full of picnic tables and surprise surprise some of these were also reserved. There is a quiz every Monday from 20:00. Whether or not this place has improved over the years I’m not sure, but if I worked locally I would consider walking up to here for a spot of lunch and a couple of pints.