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Ace Cafe London, Stonebridge Park, NW10
NW10
NW10 7UD
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David Walton left this review about Ace Cafe London
Visited 08/04/25
No cask. Basic keg of Boddingtons, Guinness, regular and a dark fruit version of a cider brand that I didn’t note, Bud, Bud Light, Stella.
First visit to this legendary roadside cafe / diner. Large forecourt with plenty of bikes parked up and bikers generally having a quick one outside in the sunshine. Inside there is a small entrance area with a few bikes on a small stage and then turning right, with a red and mustard checkboard hard flooring, the silver-coloured metallic bar counter is on the left-hand side, along the back wall facing outwards. Regular tables and black plastic chairs in rows along the glass fronted premises. Plenty of notices on the walls either end of the venue about upcoming events and on the chalkboard on the upper part of the wall above the bar counter. The sky-blue painted ceiling has suspended fluorescent strip lighting, and the walls are red and yellow, so it is a bright and colourful place to be in every sense of the description. They stay open into the evening later in the week and at the weekend and have live music occasionally. Certainly, something a bit different and v pleasant, average only because of the (not unexpected) beer choices.
On 15th July 2025
- rating: 5
[User has posted 777 recommendations about 774 pubs]
Tris C left this review about Ace Cafe London
This legendary venue dates from 1938, was rebuilt in 1949 following World War II bombing, closed in 1969 to reopen in 2001. It has a cult following not just amongst MODs and Rockers but also petrolheads, featuring in films such as The Leather Boys and on TV in the likes of Fifth Gear, By Any Means and Long Way Down; boasting an approved premises licence for marriages and civil ceremonies, it was also the starting point for the Dave Myers memorial ride.
Hardly in the most inviting location, though at least just a short walk from Stonebridge Park tube, the car park was home to quite a few bikes and cars that wouldn’t have looked out of place in American Graffiti at the time of my Wednesday visit approaching 9.00pm. The interior looks suitably authentic, with a striking original burgundy and cream chequerboard lino floor, including much Two-Tone chequered tiling, an expanse of glazing, probably from the likes of Crittall, then a smoky blue ceiling. Furniture is extremely basic wooden canteen-style tables, then polypropylene Robin Day-style chairs. A loud bebop band was playing and many of the typically old and Rocker-looking crowd were dancing away, others munching on traditional canteen furniture
There’s no cask and aside from Boddington’s keg, there was a selection along the lines of Budweiser and Stella, my half of Guinness – served in a plastic cup – at a steep £3.50 a half, served by an unmemorable barman.
There’s certainly something different here, probably best appreciated on an event day or live music night, when entertainment extends to 2.00am.
On 5th September 2024
- rating: 7
[User has posted 2267 recommendations about 2219 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : Yes - Patio seating. - last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Car Park : Yes last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Child Friendly : Yes - Baby changing. - last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Function Room : No last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Karaoke : No last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Live Music : Yes last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Pool Table : No last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Quiz Night : No last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Real Ale : No last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Real Cider : No last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- Wheelchair Access : Yes - Disabled WC. - last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
- WiFi : Yes last updated 05 September 2024 by Tris C
