The Kings Arms Hotel, Ealing Broadway, W5

Dating from at least the start of the 19th century, the current building dates from 1897 and is quite an attractive backstreet structure. The interior can be seen on Google, but otherwise it’s a more traditional boozer, modern bare boarded, white walls and field panelling with a cartoon of a toucan balancing a pint of Guinness on its beak. There’s a games machine and large dining room to the rear – the smell of barbecue sauce making me feel hungry – then beyond that, there’s a poo room, possibly with darts. There was some sort of open mic-cum-karaoke night going down (see photos), which provided welcome ancillary entertainment, a more traditional and rather sozzled customer base clapping enthusiastically between acts. The ale front amounted to a disappointing unused pump and Pride, then Windsor & Eton’s coronation-themed Return of the King, which would have made Prince Louis yawn, let alone this experienced casketeer, though it arrived courtesy of a smiley barmaid at a rather pricey £2.85 a half. This is a decent place and credible crawl fodder, making for some alternative amusement in the area, but the lacklustre ale choice was a pity; the lack of a Twickenham ale (especially Naked Ladies) would have got the mark up a notch, but it’s certainly worth including on a crawl, or for a longer stay for the entertainment.

Official site of The Kings Arms Hotel - www.thekingsarmsealing.com

Official site of The Kings Arms Hotel - www.thekingsarmsealing.com

friendly pub just behind the shopping centre.4 handpumps with regional brewers beers but Twickenham often feature.Good place to watch Sky football with well kept beer a plus.