We've discovered yet another local beauty of a pub. Tucked away in the residential area of Brook Green, Hammersmith, this boozer holds a precious secret within its blue-tiled walls- not only does it have a good atmosphere, but exquisite food as well. The menu change twice daily, and only comes out 15 minutes before food service begins. The laid-back bar staff (who never seem fazed by how busy it gets) know why most of the locals are there, and pass out food menus without even asking.
Some of our food highlights from our past 3 visits (can you tell we like this place?) include: wild sea bass with ratalle potatoes, roasted duck breast with kimchi cabbage, coriander and chilli, mussel and smoked bacon chowder to name but a few. That's before we even mention the daily oysters available- the oysters with chorizo were especially delicious. Did I mention the free home-made bread- and you all know how much I looooove bread! And, to top it all off- it's affordable! Good food at a good price- you don't find that very often in London...
Anyway, this is a great place to laze away a Sunday- or an even better place for an impromptu weekday treat. Be warned, get here around 6.30pm if you can- it may seem deceptively quiet, but as soon as food service starts, the locals will start pouring in. Also, another tip- the Bird in Hand across the road may look like a more traditional pub on the outside- but, bizarrely, it is actually an Italian restaurant! The Havelock Tavern is by far the better choice- and, to be honest, we've yet to find a better choice in the area.
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