Uxbridge Arms, W8

A nice, traditional U-shaped pub, just off the main Notting Hill Gate road. The layout of the pub suggests separate areas on each of the three sides of the bar, furnished with a mix of standard and high tables plus some banquettes along the front wall. A passageway runs behind the bar making access to the toilets a lot easier for those on the far side of the pub. There are various pictures on the walls, seemingly without theme, but the most striking artefact is a framed soldier's tunic which hangs in profile on a wall to the right of the bar. There was only London Pride or Harvey's Best available when I visited, with a St Austell Tribute clip turned. I had a couple of good pints of Harvey's served to me by the welcoming and efficient bar staff. There was quite a young crowd in whilst I was there, which created a nice vibe. I'm not sure if this is the norm, but it would have been a more sombre atmosphere without them. A good pub in a convenient location with well kept ale and friendly staff.

Randomness Guide to London - Uxbridge Arms entry

Randomness Guide to London - Uxbridge Arms entry

Always seems to be a bit dark inside but it also has a small conservatory which has fine views over the estuary.Had 3 real ales on from the larger brewers.

The bar is opposite on entering this warm comfortable and welcoming pub. Two carpeted rooms with bench seating and low stools at small round tables with a cast iron centre post. Both rooms have fireplaces with coal effect fires, curtains at the windows, some wood panelling, a few artifacts on a high shelf. There are a number of framed pictures and old advertisments, the framed posters of the various former breweries swallowed up by Whitbread over the years were especially interesting. This is a former Whitbread house, and this can be clearly seen in the old photo in the side room. There is a TV, high up in the back corner of the side room, but this was off. The main focus of the bar is in the L shaped main room, but the side area has a service hatch. A sign states that the side room is available for private hire, free of charge. This can work as there is a rear link passage to get to the toilets from the main room. Dimpled jugs hang from hooks over the bar. The barmaid (landlady?) serving was friendly and efficient. Beers were St Austell Tribute..in tip top form..Taylors Landlord and Pride. This is a very good pub with a calm relaxed atmosphere, no machines or music, just the hum of conversation. My vote for the best pub visited in the area on the day.