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The Magpie & Crown, Brentford
Brentford
TW8 8EW
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Rex Rattus left this review about The Magpie & Crown
This looks to me to be very much a high street locals' pub – at least it was when I was in there at lunchtime last week. But they had three interesting real ales on – Twickenham Pale Beauty, (4.7%); Loddon Forbury Lion (5.5%); and Daleside Ripon Jewel (5.8%!). I wimped out and went for the Pale Beauty, which was really rather excellent. They also had a range of unusual lagers – e.g. Stiegl, Steenbrugge, and Kriekbier. There's nothing special about this pub in terms of appearance – basic furnishings etc – but it's definitely worth stopping off in for a pint or two of the excellent ales on offer. Perhaps its ordinariness is a big plus – there are too many pubs that have been sanitised to the extent that their character has been totally removed. I would be happy to drop in for another pint when I'm next in Brentford.
On 14th April 2009
- rating: 8
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Malden man left this review about The Magpie & Crown
A large single room with a central curved island bar, clearly once seperate areas. Wood panelled walls, banquette seating and bar stools. Amongst other maritime artifacts an upturned rowing boat hangs from the timber beamed ceiling. Two fireplaces, once likely to have been one in each bar, now contain rather ancient looking gas fires, opening these up again would make a significant improvement. There is a bar billiards table to the rear of the left side. The TV on the wall was off but I imagine sporting events may be shown.
Beers were, Twickenham Grandstand Ale, Hogs Back Utopia, Salopian Darwins Origin, Moorhouses Black Witch plus Orchard Wye cider (6.6%). Some unusual continental beers too, Salzburger Steigl is one I've not seen previously. The blackboard shows that 2183 real ales have been sold here since 04/01/96. Clearly a good rotation policy then.
The interior is a bit tired, and there is a musty smell but the beer is good and this is a decent pub to include in a crawl of the area.
On 21st March 2009
- rating: 8
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